Tag: Crash

Well you really have to give this guy credit for trying to exercise caution. After carefully loading his front rack and depending on the security of having a big padded back-rest for when the speeds increase, it sure looked like he had the situation under control. Unfortunately the machine was still in reverse and the […] More »

Sometimes it seems like you’re doing everything right but gravity and the laws of physics simply don’t want to play fair. In the case of this slightly rotund and sweat-suit clad rider, a little wheelie quickly turns ugly. Fortunately his cackling friends are there to make sure nothing but his pride is damaged in the […] More »

Anyone who’s ever ridden in the mud knows this scenario: Complete loss of traction, gunning the throttle, rocking on the seat to find whatever grip the knobbies can muster. Only for this guy somehow gravity and the rear rack conspire against him simultaneously and the results aren’t pretty!

When we think virtual reality and the potential of the Oculus Rift, we usually immediately think video games. And while it’s true that loads of developers are writing software for 3D entertainment for this hardware, we happened upon a project going on at the University of Iowa where researchers have created a virtual reality ATV […] More »

As much as it pains us to admit it, summer is showing signs of retreating. With shorter days, longer nights and cooler temps come opportunities to play out in the snow. As this Youtube clip reminds- dad’s definition of good clean snowy ATV fun can sometimes be painful: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8PPjRmvZx0&w=710&h=470]

The CPSC banned 3-wheelers years ago, but some of us have to know for sure just how unstable things can get. And what better way to test such things than to jump over one’s driveway? Having cackling friends with video cameras rolling for moral support never hurts, either. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvQnmelkMXY&w=710&h=515]

This week’s clip reminds us all that not only is it unwise to leave your helmet at home, but when you’re Eddie Bo, you may also want to bring your swim cap along for the ride: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mUoUY081Og&w=720&h=400]