WOW!!! What an experience that was, we took a 2 hour drive up into the mountains to go quad bike riding through the rice fields. We were all given bikes but I opted to ride tandem with my husband as I'm not a bike person. Off we went, less than 500 metres up the road & my friend was off the bike & in the ditch. All was good though so she hopped straight back on & we were off again. We finally got off the public road & onto the track. Not long after that more screams & my friend was off again, this time she was down the side with the bike on top of her...luckily the worst injury was to her pride as she decided to then ride tandem with her husband. We carried on again, though by now I was more than happy to turn around & walk back out...the tracks were very narrow, not much wider than the bikes, with a steep drop on at least on side most of the time. We stopped at the top for a cup of coffee & a rest then we pushed on. Next it was my sons turn to come off as his bike veered to the edge & fell off the side...he realised what was happening & tried to grab for the tree on his way past, missed as the tree disappeared under the bike & jumped off!!! Again we were extremely lucky that there was no serious injury. I swear I was only 18 when we started out, but felt about 68 by the time we got back:) Still, all in all, they enjoyed the ride & would definately go again (though I think I'd give it a miss). The guides were fantastic & the scenery was amazing.
I just loved these signs that were placed at the more difficult climbs & descents.
