PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE MALLE BEACH RACE

Address:

MARGATE SANDS
MARGATE
KENT
CT9 1XJ

MAP LOCATION

We have summarised all the information you need to know, to make your visit to The Malle Beach Race as fun as possible.

If there is something not answered below and in the FAQ's, please don't hesitate to contact The Beach Race Team on:
themile@mallelondon.com
+44 (0) 208 123 5166

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GETTING THERE

For All Racers/Riders

There are several public car parks off the main promenade behind DreamLand, you can park in any of these (simple Pay & Display), then follow the signs to walk your bike on to the beach, via the beach ramp, next to the double decker red bus, next to the Sun Deck. No race machines can be started until you are on the sands and instructed by Marshalls to head to The Pit.

Public Transport

The train from London only takes an hour and brings you right to the beach, once you get out of the station, head for the beach and the sound of motorcycles.

Parking

Please use the public car parks in Margate (behind and next to DreamLand are closest). Do not park on the Main Promenade, cars/bikes will be towed by the council.

The Programme

FRIDAY 8th May

Beach Race Pre-Party

13:00 PM : THE MALLE RALLY100 ADVENTURE

Meet at The Margate Lighthouse for the rally briefing – then join the 100 mile road rally across the beautiful Kent countryside. A 100 mile on road route, 6 rally checkpoints and supported by The Malle Rally Engineering Team. Open to all motorcycles and interesting custom/classic cars. Rally route cards & maps given to teams in the rally briefing on Friday Afternoon.

18:00 PM : THE TROPHY REVEAL AND BEACH RACE PRE PARTY

Pre party & pre-race briefing with the unveiling of this years beach race trophy. All ticket holders will be sent the address on email.

19:00 PM : RIDER CHECK-IN AT THE PRE-PARTY

SATURDAY 9th May

Beach Race Day One

LOW TIDE 12:00 – HIGH TIDE 18:10


09:00: Rider Check-In & Rider Briefing at The Sundeck.

10:00 : THE BEACH SPRINT RACE – ALL RACE CLASSES RACING IN ORDER ALL DAY – TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BOARDS.

LIGHTWEIGHTS
ELECTRICS
ANTIQUES
CLASSICS
SCRAMBLERS
THE CLASSY CLASS – WOMENS CLASS
CUSTOMS & MODERN CLASSICS

11:00: THE ‘MALLE GO ROUND’ FLAT TRACK BEACH RACE – ONCE RIDERS HAVE COMPLETED THE SPRINT RACE, PLEASE ENTER THE MALLE GO ROUND.

LIGHTWEIGHTS
ELECTRICS
ANTIQUES
CLASSICS
SCRAMBLERS
THE CLASSY CLASS – WOMENS CLASS
CUSTOMS & MODERN CLASSICS

14:00 : MOTOPOLO BEACH TOURNAMENT – SEMI FINAL.

18:00 : THE  BEACH RACE PARTY – EXHIBITION, COCKTAILS AND MUSIC ON THE BEACH.

SUNDAY 10th May

Beach Race Day Two

LOW TIDE 13:04 – HIGH TIDE 19:14


10:00: Rider Check-In & Rider Briefing at The Sundeck.

11:00 : THE BEACH SPRINT RACE – ALL RACE CLASSES RACING IN ORDER ALL DAY – TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BOARDS.

LIGHTWEIGHTS
ELECTRICS
ANTIQUES
CLASSICS
SCRAMBLERS
THE CLASSY CLASS – WOMENS CLASS
CUSTOMS & MODERN CLASSICS

12:00: THE ‘MALLE GO ROUND’ FLAT TRACK BEACH RACE – ONCE RIDERS HAVE COMPLETED THE SPRINT RACE, PLEASE ENTER THE MALLE GO ROUND.

LIGHTWEIGHTS
ELECTRICS
ANTIQUES
CLASSICS
SCRAMBLERS
THE CLASSY CLASS – WOMENS CLASS
CUSTOMS & MODERN CLASSICS

15:00 : MOTOPOLO BEACH TOURNAMENT – FINALS.

17:00 : THE DERBY BEACH BEACH RACE FINALS.

19:00 : THE  BEACH RACE PARTY – EXHIBITION, COCKTAILS AND MUSIC ON THE BEACH.

LEAVING ONLY FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

PROTECTING THE BEACH

We have been working with Thanet Council over the last 5 years to create a continuously evolving environmental plan that ensures The Malle Beach Race leaves the beach in a better condition than when we arrived. In 2022 we brought in Marine Biologists to study the beach environment, the sands and the surrounding area to ensure the event has a positive impact and leaves only smiles, footprints and tyre prints on the sand… which are under the sea again as high tide comes in.

On the beach race weekend, 75% of the beach is cordoned off for the race, with only 2 bikes racing at a time, a stark contrast in comparison to a bank holiday weekend in Margate where there could be 10,000+ people across every inch of the beach, the event almost gives the beach a weekends rest.

The marine biologists have also documented that the first few inches of sand on the lower section of beach are very poor for fauna and sea-life (except for microscopic bacteria). The impression of foot-prints or tyre-prints has minimal impact on the sands ecology, as this area is well adapted to living in frequently disturbed conditions, with storms and powerful waves.

Our environmental marshals are also on hand to ensure that Margate beach is left in a better condition than when we arrive, with continuous litter sweeps throughout the weekend. More and more of our younger racers are bringing electric race machines, which is really exciting to see too, as multiple generations of riders get to ride and race together.

Like The Malle Mile Festival the entire event is plastic free, all drinks are served in aluminium containers, which are infinity recyclable. Before and after the race weekend, the entirety of Margate Sands is combed by our dedicated Marshall team, removing any and all debris and rubbish from the beach and recycling it safely.

If we still haven’t answered your questions, please do reach out – themile@mallelondon.com

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