Four Australian men have embarked on an epic journey across the outback on their quad bikes for charity. Even more remarkable is the fact that they have all previously been injured in motor accidents and will be re-visiting the scene of their accidents. They have undertaken (more…)

Doctors have declared that a change in current legislation is required to compel road legal all-terrain vehicle riders to wear safety helmets.

Medics dealing with road traffic accidents have said that (more…)

Police in Cardiff have announced an amnesty for illegal quad bikes.

The grace period will precede a clampdown on illegal all-terrain vehicles that are being ridden around the streets of South Wales.

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Hornsea beach will play host to all-terrain vehicle racing over the summer.

Two events have been organised by the East Yorkshire Moto Club. Experienced ATV riders have been asked to bring along their own quad bikes to enable novices to the sport experience riding them.

The events will be run by members of the local police force and other volunteers, and is aimed at giving young people who love quad bikes a place to ride them. Sergeant Richard Scott, who is chairman of the club, commented:

“It is the first time that anything like this event has come to the east coast. It will generate income for the town, as well as engaging young people and giving them the opportunity to do something different.”

It is intended that there will be four all-terrain vehicles available to ride, along with several motorbikes that are beach-ready. Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to ride them for £5. Any additional bikes brought along by the public will be allowed after they have passed inspection.

Children older than six years old will be able to race on several smaller bikes that will be there, or on their own vehicles.

Sergeant Scott was careful to point out that the event will be marshalled, and that they organisers have obtained £10m in insurance. He said:

“The only stipulation is that they must wear our hats, have stout shoes on and sign a disclaimer.”

The three hour events will take place from 11am on 1st August and from 10am on the 29th of August.

Nora MX (National Off-Road Racing Association), a quad bike club based in Oxford, is putting out the call for riders to come and experience the thrill of all-terrain vehicle racing. (more…)

The Great 8 Quad Bike Festival is starting to come together, and expects to see riders from across the UK converge at Hannington, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, in August to celebrate all things quad bike.

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A father from Northumberland has finished a 300 mile quad bike ride in aid of charity.

Ian Paterson, from Jarrow, took to his all-terrain vehicle to raise money for Help for Heroes, the charity which raises money to assist injured military personnel.

Mr Paterson embarked on the ride (more…)

Police in Wentworth North now have a new means to tackle crime in the area – an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
A Kymco 400cc MXU ATV, which has been upgraded with official police livery, was donated to police at the Wentworth North Safer Neighbourhood Team, South Yorkshire. The quad bike will be (more…)

A recent inspection of All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Scotland by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced worrying results, showing that people are not following basic safety rules.

The spot checks, carried out between 7th and 18th June, were part of an effort to curb the number of accidents involving ATVs, and found that an alarming number of riders had been ignoring basic safety guides.

The checks focussed on correct vehicle maintenance, adequate (more…)

Former Take That star Robbie Williams has put his extravagant £8.1 million estate in Compton Basset, Wiltshire on the market with a hidden extra in the form of an all terrain vehicle track.

Williams, 36, who enjoyed spectacular solo success after quitting the boy band and is now worth an estimated £80 million, began construction on the quad bike track shortly (more…)