Nicknamed the Big Freeze, Britain is experiencing what looks like its harshest winter in 31 years. What’s more, with snow and ice causing serious problems, especially in northern England and Scotland, quad bikes have found a new and increasingly important role – as snow ploughs.

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As the exceptional winter weather continues its icy grip on Scotland, a specialist driver recruitment company in Kilmarnock, Driver Hire, has been able to fulfil an unusual request. Ayr-based business Peacock Salt contacted Driver Hire and asked them for four quad bike drivers to help them grit the iced-over Kilmarnock pavements.

Driver Hire responded promptly. They found three drivers and had them trained in how to drive the (more…)

The UK rail company, First Capital Connect, is to use adapted quad bikes to clear snow from its station forecourts and car parks this winter. First Capital is believed to be the first train operator in the UK to use such vehicles in a snow ploughing role. The specialised quad bikes are capable of clearing of a station forecourt in around 15 minutes, and are to be operated by the company’s team of cleaners. They will be available for use in (more…)

A group of young quad and motocross riders in the North Lanarkshire area of Scotland are taking a lead in reducing their carbon footprint. It was announced in late November that the North Lanarkshire Scramble and Quad Bike club’s members planted around 1,000 trees at the end of the season.

The young club members purchased and planted the trees in the Carrifan Wildwood, Moffat, in what will become an annual event. The trees will offset the carbon produced by the bikers’ machines at the Balbachie Track near Harthill. Mr. Bob Reid, the club’s chairman, said (more…)

As snow and ice hit Britain for a second winter running, councils are putting ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) to effective use. Trafford, West Yorkshire, is using two adapted quad bikes for gritting of key pedestrian areas; one in the north and one in the south of the borough. Indeed the bikes have already been in action on Warburton Bridge at the onset of winter. The quad bikes have a trailer attached which spreads a salt solution which has a similar effect to grit. The special quad bikes also come with a (more…)

Quad bike racing is sometimes associated with thrilling offroad challenges on the beaches of the UK coastline, or deep in the countryside. The events take place in all weathers, and competitors used to rain, wind, mud, and even occasionally some sunshine.

However, these enthusiasts may (more…)

Two young brothers from North Hampshire are celebrating victories in the British endurance quad bike racing circuit. Jamie and Alex Bone, who live in Hook, have produced exceptional overall performances over the year.

Alex (known as Axel), aged 8, is now national (more…)

A number of councils have announced their decision to use quad bikes to clear our roads of ice this winter.

Cambridge County Council is planning to (more…)

A farmer based in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, has been shortlisted for the Shell Live Wire young entrepreneur of the year award. William Allingham, from Garrison, has devised a remarkable product called the Quadcrate. The Quadcrate provides a means for Mr. Allingham to carry his lambs around the farm in a crate attached to his quad bike.

The invention, which also has the support of the Invest NI and the Prince’s Trust, fits on to the back of any (more…)

This year’s 12 X-factor finalists are being put up in a sumptuous seven-bedroom house in an exclusive part of North London. However, following a leak of recent results, Simon Cowell has ordered increased security, to prevent further news getting out to rapacious fans and viewers. Roughly a dozen security guards are now (more…)