RIDE FOR YOUR MIND
When you ride, your brain releases dopamine—the happiness hormone. That sense of freedom you feel? It’s scientifically proven. Riding reduces stress, clears your mind, and provides a sense of balance and clarity. It’s like hitting refresh, but with a throttle.
In a survey we conducted with over 18,000 Cardo users, we found that 56% of riders are hitting the road to improve their mental health. But it’s not just about the ride—it’s about what happens when you’re on it.
MOTORCYCLE RELIEF PROJECT
The Motorcycle Relief Project (MRP) helps veterans and first responders heal from trauma through motorcycle-based outdoor therapy. Their multi-day trips in the wilderness foster connection, resilience, and mental health recovery. Cardo is proud to support their mission with a $10,000 donation, knowing the positive impact MRP has on those who have served. Together, we ride for mental health and healing.
RECHARGE YOUR UNIT
Your Cardo communicator keeps you connected and focused, but proper battery care is essential to maximize its performance. A fully charged device ensures uninterrupted communication, music, and navigation, allowing you to stay present and enjoy the mental relief of riding. To extend battery life, charge when it hits 20-30% and unplug around 80-90%. Charge regularly, even when not in use, and every three months to maintain battery health. Always use genuine chargers to prevent damage and ensure safe, efficient charging, so you’re always ready to ride. Together, we ride for mental health and healing.
RIDE TOGETHER. RECHARGE TOGETHER.
Join our Cardo Riders group on RISER and connect with fellow riders as we ride to recharge.
With RISER, you can plan, track, and share your rides with motorcyclists around the world! Discover epic routes, stay connected with your mates on the road, and tackle fun challenges—because every ride is better together.
FUEL YOUR FUTURE JOURNEYS
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FAQ
Battery
Our Cardo units are powered by a lithium-ion battery. Gradual reduction in battery capacity over time is a natural occurrence. you can slow down the deterioration pace considerably by following these easy-to-implement practices:
- Avoid draining out your battery. Deep, full charges stress your power unit. Prefer more frequent shallow discharges and charges, reducing strain on the battery. We advise to charge your Cardo unit when it reaches about 20-30% battery left and – if you can – unplug it once it reaches around 80-90% battery.
- Don’t store your unit for long periods without charging it periodically. Your battery naturally discharges over a long period of time, even when the unit itself is switched off. This leakage is common and expected. Don’t leave your battery empty for long, otherwise, you’ll find its full capacity has diminished when you finally take it out of storage and charge it. As a rule, charge your communicator at least once a quarter.
- Protect your charging efficiency by using genuine chargers and cables made for your device and avoid cheap hardware from questionable sources.
Learn more about why charging your battery is important or watch this video.
Please refer to our blog post about battery life or check our YouTube channel for some battery life tips.
Plug your unit into the charger and leave it charging for at least 4 hours straight. Use a different wall charger and USB cable if this does not work. If the unit still doesn’t charge, please contact support. DO NOT attempt to disassemble or replace the battery on your own. DO NOT open the unit. It will no longer be waterproof! If your unit is out of warranty, you can find replacement batteries on 3rd party’s websites and in specialty electronics retailers. That said, we DO NOT recommend replacing parts on your own for the risk of water, dirt, and general electronic damage.
You can find device-specific FAQ on product support pages.
If needed, you can contact us through our support form page! We will be happy to assist you.
About the Your Ride, Your Recharge campaign
We are dedicated to giving back to the community by donating a portion of every unit sold during our campaign to a Mental Health Rider community charity. We're also sharing stories from riders, influencers, and mental health professionals to promote awareness and encourage open conversations about mental well-being. Follow our social channels to be part of the story.
Many riders use motorcycling as a way to improve their mental well-being, and we're committed to supporting that through our campaign. We believe in the power of community, connection, and recharging, both for our riders and for ourselves.
There are several ways to get involved! Follow us on social media to be part of the story and learn more about how riding improves your mental well-being. You can also connect with other riders through our RISER challenge, share your own story, and explore our guides and resources to gain further insights into mental health.