Blog Category: Crash Tested

As motorcycle riders, we know that no matter how expertly we ride and how well we handle the bike, we cannot control the traffic and the other drivers around us. We also know we’ve got to stay alert and ride defensively, and most of the time, that’s what gets us home safely – but every … Continued

As motorcycle riders, we know full well that accidents can – and do – happen even if we ride defensively and assume that we are invisible. Careless car drivers, distracted commuters, and busy highway travelers often forget to look out for us, and no matter how skilled we are as riders, sometimes we just can’t … Continued

Every rider has a different story of how they got into motorcycling, and we all have our own unique paths we take to get us on two wheels. Some of us begin at a young age, others get into bikes later, but it’s the shared passion for motorcycles that unites us all. Gabriel, a rider … Continued

We all know those perfect days when the weather is just right, the road is calling, and we’re gearing up for a ride. There’s nothing like that awesome feeling of swinging your leg over the saddle, getting out of your driveway, and hitting that open road with nothing but the blue skies above and wind … Continued

Shortly after starting to ride motorcycles, Risto started developing a real passion for them. He was getting used to long road rides, and simply couldn’t wait to take his Ducati Monster on the track and have some real fun with it. After his first day, Risto was already feeling pretty confident on the track, he … Continued

Enelin’s accident happened a bit out of town on the roundabout when it was still light outside. “Speed limit was 70km/h and I was approaching the roundabout at about 40km/h, planning to go straight across. A car came from the right and it did not notice me and drove onto the roundabout. I hit the … Continued

“…the extremely slippery surface kicked my front tire out from under me. I landed on my side with my Bonneville right next to me…” Meet Eigintas – bar owner, co-founder of a motorcycle repair and restoration shop Riverside Projects, and a proud Pando Moto ambassador. A lucky one! Not too long ago, Eigintas had a close encounter … Continued

On a normal day during October 2018 I was knocked down by a very large truck (17.5 tonne). I’m just pleased I’m able to tell this story myself as perhaps not many people might be lucky enough to do that. Truck Pulled Into Lane I had 17,5 ton recovery truck pulled into my lane and … Continued

“I was riding at the speed limit, 120km/h with my hand on the brakes. There was no one in sight, my eyes were wide open, only for an antelope to cross the road in front of me seconds later…” Meet Sébastien, a guy who loves travels and adventures – even more so when they include … Continued

“What are those? Aerostich?” That’s the question a number of my fellow moto-journalists asked when examining the jeans I had been riding when I crashed last month. “No, they’re Pando Moto,” I informed them. By Chris Cope – RideApart These Sexy Motorcycle Jeans Saved My Skin As far as I’m aware, Aerostich doesn’t make riding jeans (and if … Continued