Quad Biking is a part of the ATV category along with MotoX bikes and some off road cars. It’s basically a MotoX bike on four wheels with a lot of power.

These beasts of the dirt can pretty much go anywhere you have the balls to take them. Mud, sand, snow, ice, grass and now they have also been made road legal in the UK. The only problem is that when people ride Quads on the road, other people will stand, stair and maybe even laugh. But if you're the person on the Quad you won’t give a badgers nadgers, because it's not only your transport but also your hobby and you know that you are riding a caged off road beast and you have the key to let it loose at any time and have some real fun.

There are a few different types of Quad biking that are much the same as MotoX.

• Race – Funny enough this is Quad Bike Racing across different terrains.

• Trek - Exploration Treks using Quad Bikes on off road terrains. This is usually what you would do when going on a day Quad Biking activity.

• Stunt - This is what the nutters/brave use the Quad Bikes for. Charging at full speed into a jump and performing tricks with the bikes (and hopefully landing them).

Where to go, Cost and Equipment

Where

Follow the link to the biggest Quad Bike network in the UK to find out your nearest activity day.
www.quadnation.co.uk

Cost and Equipment

Quad Biking day - These can vary quite a bit depending on where you go and what type of activity day you want. Short treks or course rides can be as little as £30 per person. But the longer days and larger treks can reach as much as £170 per person.

Quad Bike - If you're looking to buy a Quad Bike then a new bike will range from about £2,500 and up. We recommend than you try the second hand market first as you do seem to get a lot for your money this way.

Helmet - Start at round the £30 mark.

Gloves - As little as £5 and up.

Boots - Starting at around £30.

Body Armour - The same armour as used in Motocross-

Protector Jacket (full upper body protection) around £80
Knee and Shin guards are around £30 to £50
Neck Brace is around £35
Trousers - Around £20
Tops - Around £10