Quad Biking Adventure
Take control of a quad bike and set off into rough terrain. You’ll scramble across open fields and woodland tracks, splash through water pools and tackle steep slopes. Oh, and you might get a bit wet, but that’s part of the appeal, right? You’ll begin with a thorough safety briefing, then get into your protective clothing and have an introduction to the quad bike. You’ll warm up with some training on level ground around a marked circuit to master basic quad handling and gain some confidence. Then you’ll head off on a quad safari, typically covering around ten miles, at speeds of up to 50mph. Fear not, an experienced instructor will keep a watchful eye on anyone about to frog leap the handle bars. The time ends with a debrief and hose-down. The bikes are usually Honda 250ESs - a utility machine with five forward gears operated by electric thumb shift - or Sportrax 90s - smaller, sports-tuned quads.
Locations:
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire; Walton On Trent, Derbyshire;
Ref: XQUAB
Availability: Selected weekend dates from April to October.
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 18. Maximum weight is 20 stone. Maximum height is 6' 8''. Hay fever sufferers please note: the pollen count round the course can get very high in summer.
Duration: Your experience lasts for two hours, including at least one hour driving time, briefings and hose-down of quads. Please arrive up to 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.
Numbers on Day: There will be a maximum of eight people taking part. At least two instructors will be with the group at all times.
Dress Code: Dress for the outdoors with stout boots and a waterproof jacket. Wrap up warm if it's cold. Protective clothing is provided, but please wear old clothes as you will get muddy (especially your boots), and bring a change of clothes for the journey home.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome, but as this experience takes place over open fields and through woodland, they won't get to see much of the action.