Why We Ride

I loved this video. I was in tears at the end, it speaks to the heart of the biker, seasoned or new. I'm a new rider, sport bike specifically, but been 2-up for many years. This included so many of the well-known names, and the folks next door, that fill our world on and off the road. And it's a world for all of us.And, as much as I loved the video, I felt it missed a couple points, or could have explored them more....particularly more on all types of women and bikes. A lot of us ride for the ride, not all of us are making records for the books, but more for ourselves. I made my own record becoming a rider at 60 years old. And to add, 2-up shouldn't be neglected as an aspect of motorcycling, there is an intimacy that is shared between the partners that cannot be denied. Boyfriend/girlfriend, or husband/wife, it's the ride and a time that can't be shared by anyone else, it's exclusive. It is your own world at that moment, at that location, on that road, in that conversation. I will never forego that aspect of motorcycle riding.That being said, it was a contemporary and beautiful video, really, very well done, giving a fantastic history on the development of the motorcycle and the variety of ways we enjoy our bikes. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video, and definitely recommend it to young and old. And I have to watch it again..... and again.....

This is without any doubt the best money I have ever spent on any motorcycle related DVD, and even if it were double the price, it will still definitely be worth every single bit of it. The entire DVD is well thought out, the photography is absolutely stunning and the fact that they have included historical footage, makes it a complete story. It is packed with brilliant and inspiring stories, and is not only geared towards people who currently ride motorcycles, but even those who dont. If this DVD does not inspire anyone currently not riding a motorcycle to start riding one, then nothing on earth will. The individual stories are truly inspiring, and highlight the bond and brotherhood that exists between motorcyclists and the freedom and pleasure gained from riding. A definite must-watch for anybody, and most probably one of the best gifts you could ever give a current biker.As a last word, I also ordered the obligatory "On any Sunday" with Steve McQueen, and I can truly say that I enjoyed this far more !!

I've been riding for 35 years. Starting with motocross and desert the when old enough moved to street and recently track riding. This movie covers it all and some of the cinematography is fantastic. I was one of the fortunate one to grow up in the Santa Clarita Valley and rode at Indian Dunes when I first started riding. It was an amazing place an time. Really enjoyed the footage from there. Raced our stingray pedal bikes there too. Great memories. It was also great to see Kenny Alexander and A Day in the Dirt being featured. Great job Kenny!! Why We Ride is a well rounded carefully thought out film. If you ever wondered why we ride... This is your window into our amazing world. If you do ride... Well, you know.

This movie is one of my new favorite movies: It is touching, thrilling, educational, full of excitement, and a great family movie! My family and I sat down to watch movie, and it was amazing. I believe we watched it at just the right time. You see, my daughter has been trying to learn how to ride her mini dirt bike and was having a hard time. This movie helped her to see the love and community aspects of what riding gives you.( and so much more) The next morning she was outside hitting the dirt. This movie inspired my daughter to want to ride, and for that I couldn't be more grateful! I really encourage this movie for any family or person( who needs a family )to watch this and then go buy a bike!!!!!

Guys ... I am from Germany ... so we're used to be able to ride faster than 75mph - even 180mph if the streets allow it. :-)However ... I am not one of those motorcycle outlaws or rowdies. Most of the time I enjoy making a tour with my friends.So I am not a member of a 'motorcycle club' and I hate all those idiots (as last time in NYC) who give us biker a bad image.This movie shows everybody how the motorcycle was born and how and mostly WHY people are attracted to ride a bike.It a film showing not only beautiful landscapes and all shapes and models of bikes but also the people and their families.That film is the best way of showing a 'non-biker' - as the title says - 'why we ride' and also why bikers are so unique at all.So guys ... I don't know what more to tell ... so I just add the DVD to my cart and check out to watch the film @home again!

I love this documentary!

For those who loved Fast, Faster, Fastest, Long Way Round, Long Way Down etc., this film pretty much falls flat short of being anywhere nearly as good as the above mentioned... It starts off as a very exciting documentary for motorcycle development & motorcycle racing history in the US. But, it ultimately fails, because it very quickly turns into a far-fetched infomercial about how motorcycle riding cures cancer, motorcycle riding makes your kids eat their vegetables, and by golly motorcycles actually make criminals into model law-abiding citizens, dog darn it! (Yah, right.) Look. All riders -love- motorcycles for different reasons. But, please don't insult our intelligence with all the mushy stuff. There are good ppl who ride bikes, and there are also hoodlums and criminals. It's not bad as a rental, but look into the other titles I mentioned for more docu-drama motorcycle riding fun.