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Offline Richard/Jackie/Nathan

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Quad Bikes
« on: July 20, 2012, 04:19:24 PM »
Jackie & I are thinking of hiring a couple of quads for a day in August and I was looking for suggestions as to where to visit? Want to try somewhere a bit further afield than Arrilas and Sidari but not too sure how far you can really look to go in a day so any suggestions/experiences would be appreciated.





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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2012, 04:39:48 PM »
we only hired 1 bike and went to palakastritsa(probably not how you spell it)amazing views but i was a bit scared as i am frightened of heights,but once ya get there its beautiful

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2012, 06:16:20 PM »
Yes I agree, Paleokastritsa.  Also the wife and I went to Affionas, St Georges and Roda.  The ride to Roda was a little daunting due to the fact I stupidly travelled on a main road.  However the trip to Paleo was brilliant.  Great scenery through the mountains and a sense of accomplishment when we were sipping our coffees in a taverna in Bella Vista just above Paleo.  Try the village of Peroulades between Avliotes and Sidari.  Great fun overall and we felt relatively safe.

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2012, 11:05:07 PM »
We managed to get to Kassiopi a couple of years back . As long as common sense is used you should be safe. You have to wear a helmet as well.
Also went half way up Pantokrator before deciding we wanted to go elsewhere. Lots of little villages including Afionas are worth looking at as well. Have hired quads for a number of years now and have always felt safe. Remember though that the insurance you get with the bike is only 3rd party
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2012, 05:46:17 PM »
We got one the other year and did the mammoth ride from the Romanza to Akrotiri bar!!

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 10:34:13 PM »
All the above ideas are great and easily done as long as you take it easy around corners and watch out for the bigger potholes.
Take your time and you will enjoy it and be fime.
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2012, 08:27:50 AM »
if the insurance you get with the bike is only 3rd party how would you fare if you were injured in an accident? I'm thinking about how holiday insurance covers you for the bare minimum and manage to duck out of paying for anything out of the ordinary unless you stipulated prior to leaving what you intend to do and pay an exorbitant excess. I've often wondered seeing people driving around on quad bikes if they are fully covered by insurance.

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2012, 10:27:26 AM »
I would suggest adding quad bikes on to your insurance if you can to be on the safe side. In our years of quad biking we have never felt unsafe as we don't take risks and drive as careful as possible. We have always had great fun discovering places we would never have got to otherwise
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2012, 10:08:29 PM »
if the insurance you get with the bike is only 3rd party how would you fare if you were injured in an accident? I'm thinking about how holiday insurance covers you for the bare minimum and manage to duck out of paying for anything out of the ordinary unless you stipulated prior to leaving what you intend to do and pay an exorbitant excess. I've often wondered seeing people driving around on quad bikes if they are fully covered by insurance.
If you haven't already got your holiday insurance there are plenty you can check out on the internet to get Quad Bike insurance. Although our insurance we have is a good one with my bank I have opted to buy a cheapish insurance as well as that covers quad biking.If you would like any details please ask and I will pm you the info.
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2012, 02:33:24 AM »
V/Good point Jules, my bank is HSBC - and Annual insurance is via my account - Quad bikes are not covered - bikes, motor-bikes, scooters are - strange!
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2012, 11:11:45 AM »
I would think it probably because quad bikes go of road so can be catagorised an extreme sport or whatever term they use.

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2012, 11:42:49 AM »
I'm an insurance broker so that side of it isn't a worry ha!



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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2012, 11:48:41 PM »
Just found out that Quads are included on our insurance so thinking about hiring one. Any quotes for 1 or 2 days?
And where's best place to hire from?

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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2012, 01:25:54 AM »
2 places in the village do quad bikes and both will be as good as each other and probably similar prices (around €20 / €30 a day)
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Re: Quad Bikes
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2012, 10:22:20 PM »
Thanks Jules

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