Quad riding has become very popular in the United Kingdom, as more and more people take to four wheels to explore the beautiful English countryside. If you happen to be in the UK and thinking about joining them, or maybe even deciding to buy quad bike, here are a few must-have accessories and pieces of equipment to make your riding experience safe and enjoyable. 

• Professional Crash Helmet – Quads are very easy to overturn, and it is essential that you have a suitable (high-quality) helmet that has excellent ventilation and fits correctly. Resist the temptation to buy a cheap helmet, as it is critical to have the best protection while riding a quad.

• Nerf Bars – These handy protective bars are there to prevent injury to your feet, and as they are made from aluminium, the bars are light but very strong. You can go to Quadbikes R Us for road legal quad bikes for sale, where they also have a wide range of accessories including nerf bars. 

• Goggles – As you should be wearing an open face, rather than full face helmet, you will need a decent pair of goggles that will protect your eyes. Riding through branches and mud being thrown up can easily cause an eye injury, so don’t take any chances with eye protection. Sunglasses are not sufficient as they can easily fall off, which leaves your eyes unprotected.

• Winch – If you are planning to go into the countryside in all weathers, it is very easy to become stuck, especially in thick mud, and a winch can be hooked up to a tree and can be used to pull your quad out of a sticky situation. The winch needs to be firmly attached to the frame, and if you are not confident fitting a winch, your local accessory store would probably fit it for you. 

• LED Spotlights – While your quad might already have headlights (it will if it is road legal), you can buy some amazing LED spots that can be fitted on the frame. These are great for those late evening summer rides and provide high illumination and are very reliable. 

• Off-Road Tyres – These are ideal for off-road riding, and the tread is far more prominent, which gives you much greater grip when riding in the forest, or indeed on any non-road surface. If you are going to ride through woodland or forested areas, you are advised to invest in a good set of off-road tyres, which can be purchased at any quad accessories supplier.

If you are new to the sport of quad riding and are looking to buy your first bike, make sure that it is suitable for your size and skill level, and after a few months of practical experience, you can trade in the machine for one of slightly higher specifications. If you are planning to ride your quad on the public roads in the UK, you will need a full car driving licence, plus the vehicle must be taxed, insured and have an MOT if it is older than 3 years.