A Donegal man has asked Derry people to help him recover a quad bike and a trailer, which was stolen from his Ballyshannon home.
John Doogan is offering a £1,000 reward for the return of the items, which are estimated to be worth £8,500.
Police have confirmed Mr Doogan's jeep, trailer and quad bike were stolen in Ballyshannon on May 31 and it is believed they crossed the border at Bridgend. The jeep, and the family dog which was inside, have been recovered, however the trailer and quad remain missing.
Mr Doogan said he needs them for his business and the help of Derry people would be appreciated.
"They are worth a lot of money and I use them for my business. I am willing to pay a £1,000 to have them returned and I hope people will help."
If anyone has any information contact the police, or him on 00 353 868211946.
A Borders farm has been fined following the death of one of its workers in a quad bike smash.
Thirty-four-year-old Grant Shannon suffered fatal head injuries when he lost control of the all terrain vehicle and crashed into a tree while working at Kelloe Mains Farm, near Duns two years ago. He was not wearing a helmet.
The owners of Kelloe Mains Farm, the partnership known as R & J McDonald, were fined £6,650 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Friday after pleading guilty to charges under Section 2(1) and Section 33 (1) (a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 for “failure to provide and maintain plant (ATV) that was, so far as reasonably practicable, safe”.
Mr Shannon had taken up employment on the farm as a dairy worker just three days before he died.
The accident happened when he was told to use an ATV to assist another employee in moving cattle from one part of a field to another. The deceased had never driven an ATV before and had not received any formal training on how to do so.
A man aiming to build the worlds smallest car, did so by destroying a pefectly good Honda TRX450 Quad Bike!
He stripped the unwanted parts from the Quad Bike and put a childs amusement arcade ride over the top of the quad thus resulting in a rediculous looking car!
The quad bike with a chassis - sorry I meant to say the car is 39" tall, 36" wide and 51" long and half the size of the existing world record held for the smallest car.
On 12th, 13th and 14th June the UK's first ever Quad Rally will be taking place at St Ives in Cambridgeshire, in association with Quad Heaven, Quadzilla and Ensign motors, the weekend is set for a weekend of fun and excitement.
The static event has been setup for all quad riders both on road and off road to meet up in a safe and secure venue where I am guessing the chat will be mainly Quad Bike orientated, camping is available both Friday and Saturday evening and a hog roast is available on the Saturday night which is free for all who attend.
Evening entertainment will be in place on Saturday night and of course a bar with a great selection of cocktails! (that's lager and beer) and a free prize draw too!
The complete weekends entertainment is just £5.00 per head and includes your camping and the hog roast on Saturday night, just pay on the gate when you arrive.
This event is family orientated and adults and children of all ages are welcome to attend, for more information regarding the event just click here to visit the forums.
The location of the event is:
Burleigh Hill Farm, Somersham Road, St Ives, PE27 3LY
I spoke to the owner of the Wildmoor Racing track today and he confirmed that they are open to Quad Bikes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, between 12.00 midday and 4.00pm.
The Wildmoor Track in the Midlands has undergone significant changes over the past few weeks and has a completely new look.
The track is now fully taped and marked with catch fencing at various sections and is graded daily.
The layout is the best it has ever been and due to the tracks popularity, it has extended opening days to accomodate customers and give some flexibility of choice throughout the week.
Click read more for photos and contact information of the track.
Venhill’s British-made brake lines and control cables will be available to customers in America with the arrival of Venhill USA™.
Venhill USA will promote, sell, and support Venhill® brand braided stainless steel brake and clutch lines throughout the United States as a dedicated division of the Forward Gear distribution and marketing company.
Chris Wilson, President of Forward Gear: "Venhill is a trusted and popular brand in Europe that is essentially unknown in the United States. We will work hard to promote the Venhill brand within the U.S. motorcycling community."
Max Adams, Managing Director of Venhill Ltd: "Venhill are pleased to have dedicated representation in the United States. We have had some exposure in the U.S. through a partnership with Parts Unlimited® in which we manufacture the lines they sell under the Moose® brand name. We are continuing that relationship and launching Venhill USA to promote the Venhill brand. After so many years of success in Europe, it made sense to expand into the U.S."
March 31, 2009 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) call today for repairs and suspension of operations of Yamaha Rhino off-road recreational vehicles drew immediate praise from a group of safety advocates who less than a month ago, sent the agency a comprehensive analysis detailing the Rhino's hazards.
The CPSC's action is directed at fixing rollover-related safety defects in Rhino 450, 660, and 700 models. The defects are among those highlighted in the analysis, entitled "Citizen Report on UTV Vehicle Hazards." Yamaha advises that all use of the Rhino 450, 660, and 700 models be suspended until the repairs are made.
Today's action is "CPSC at its best," said Clarence Ditlow, the director of the Center for Auto Safety. "Hopefully this means that the CPSC intends to act vigorously in the future to lessen the designed-in hazards of ATV and UTV-type off-road vehicles."
