Why We Ride (VOST)

2014 • 88 minutes

About this movie

An inspiring celebration of the motorcycling community, Why We Ride is a documentary film that shares the passion of motorcycle riding and shows the camaraderie of the friends and families who ride together. As told by the many racers, riders, pioneers, and parents in the sport, the story weaves its way through generations of motorcyclists who live each day to the fullest on their two-wheeled machines. The refreshing message about the joys of motorcycling, coupled with state of the art photography, capture the imagination and set the soul in motion. WINNER-Best Documentary - Motorcycle Film Festival 2013. WINNER - AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award 2014. WINNER - Family Choice Awards 2014.

Ratings and reviews

I wasnt impressed. There is nothing new, nothing inspiring or anything that will be leaving you remotely excited or breathless about this film. 85% of the footage is in slow motion and the whole film feels like it's going too slow, I found myself a few times skipping sections to keep myself from falling asleep. I imagine the reviews are by those who appeared in it. 5* is a bit much for a slow motion effortless movie

You definitely feel the passion of the people, however, I almost feel as if this was a sales pitch by several companies (Indian, Arlen Ness, Troy Lee Designs to name a few). I have no doubts in their passion, but it seems as if the Director was subliminally placing advertising here. I was under the impression this movie was about ordinary people, and their testimonials. Not famous, revered people of the Motorcycle Industry. I am not saying this a bad movie because of it, again, you really feel their passion, but it would have been nice to know. Great video shots and scenery throughout the movie.

Whilst this film attempts to eulogise the joy of riding a motorcycle to the general public, hopefully encouraging some to try it, it's ironic that only those that already ride will buy it. But if you love motorcycling you'll enjoy this and it has reminded me that I need to get my daughter riding sooner, rather than later!