BEAULIEU Motorcycle World (MCW) this weekend, June 24-25, really is a unique weekend that captures the essence of bikes, writes TONY LONG.

Action, displays, stunts, famous riders the list goes on and on. Every MCW gets bigger and better and I've enjoyed each one incrementally.

This year the On Two Wheels stand has been relocated to the edge of the track where we'll be able to enjoy all the usual action that MCW has become renowned for (and also brings a tingle to the back of my neck).

Always worth watching is the display by Sammy Miller and his team on some of the great World Championship bikes Stuart Graham, Ralph Bryans, Tommy Robb, Mick Grant and Phil Read to name a few.

Make sure to see the wonderful display of historic Honda road and racing machines, including Mike Hailwood's Honda 4 and ride-ins by the Rudge Owners' Club celebrating their 50th anniversary, and the Vintage Motor Cycle Club marking their 60th year.

Among the highlights of the weekend are appearances by top stunt trials rider Jason Finn, former World Champion Endurance Racer Jean-Francois Balde and Maria Costello the fastest woman racer round the Isle of Man TT course.

For the first time the French presidential police will be at MCW and will join a display of current and historic police bikes, ranging from the LE Velocette to the most modern bike.

Want something out of the usual? Try watching the Pocket Rocket a display of Mini Moto Racing.

Younger visitors can have fun with SingStar Rocks on the PlayStation Tour Bus less of the young though, I'm hoping the bus will stay open after hours when we all stay on.

It doesn't matter if your taste is for new or classic, static bikes or action shopping for bargains or just talking with like-minded folk, MCW is a great weekend for anyone with bikes in their blood.

n Gates open at 10am both days entry to MCW and all the Beaulieu attractions is £10.75 adults and £6.50 children on Saturday, £11.75 adults, £6.65 children on Sunday, less if booked in advance on the ticket hotline 01590 612888.

For further information visit www.beaulieumotorcycleworld.co.uk.