Two fishermen have been rescued from a mangrove swamp by local police using quad bikes.

A father and son fishermen team found themselves stranded in a mangrove swamp near Karratha in North West Australia. “Mangrove” is a catch-all term (more…)

Whether a quad bike is used for work or leisure, safety is always paramount. In fact the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking to raise awareness of this issue, particularly amongst farmers. In June of this year inspectors made unscheduled instructional visits, to farms in parts of Scotland, to make sure that farmers were complying with quad bike safety standards. The inspectors focused on the importance of wearing helmets and also stressed the importance of (more…)

A rash of quad bike thefts across rural Chester has provoked a police crackdown.

Over £20,000 worth of farm equipment, including (more…)

Thieves got much more than they bargained for when they broke into the wrong shop to steal an all-terrain vehicle; the criminals were unaware that the company they stole it from specialised in security tracking devices for vehicles, and one was inside the quad bike.

The bungling burglars had (more…)

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.

The festival, organised by the (more…)