Insane Stories with John Wilton AKA Tango Pasty: Moto Ventura Tours | One Gang Ep 103

Send us Fan MailWe hear the adventures of John Wilton, also known as Tango Pasty, rider, storyteller, tour leader, and author.John is the founder of Moto Ventura Tours, guiding riders through unforgettable motorcycle adventures across the globe. He’s also the author of Groovers on the Maneuvers, where he documents the spirit of motorcycling through gripping stories from the road.We talk about what it means to live a life of adventure, why motorcycles are the ultimate cultural bridge, and the lessons he’s learned from a life spent traveling and writing.Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction – Meet John Wilton (Tango Pastie)4:25 Life in the Royal Navy6:45 Writing “Groovers on the Maneuvers”8:35 Transition to Law Enforcement11:45 Family Motorcycle History13:20 Getting Back Into Motorcycles After the Navy15:00 Police Bikes & Riding Stories19:30 Chasing Shadows – The Biker Mindset24:00 Creating Content & Telling Stories26:00 Early Motorcycle Videos & Humor28:00 Developing the Tango Pastie Persona32:00 Humor, Monty Python, and Coping with Life34:00 European Motorcycle Adventures & Shenanigans36:00 The 50 Med Kits Ride to Ukraine38:00 Reflections on Ukraine & World Events40:00 Starting Moto Ventura Tours42:00 Building a Motorcycle Tour Business44:00 Tour Stories – Lichtenstein & Switzerland48:00 Industry Changes & The State of Motorcycling50:00 Supporting Small Businesses & Community52:00 What’s Next for John – Upcoming Tours & YouTube54:00 Speed Round – Rapid Fire Questions56:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Find John OnlineConnect with Espinoza's Leather:Website: https://espinozasleather.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espinozasleatherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/espinozasleatherCheck Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#JohnWilton #TangoPasty #MotoVenturaTours #GrooversOnTheManeuvers #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide #MotorcycleTravel #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcycleCulture