
Motorcycle Life
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Foreword by Norman Reedus | Introduction by Mike Wolfe
Motorcycles aren't just machines-they're a way of seeing the world.
In Motorcycle Life, author and journalist Eric Hendrikx brings together more than 100 riders from across the globe in a visually rich exploration of what draws people to two wheels-and why they never leave. Through intimate interviews and striking photography, the book captures a wide spectrum of voices, from actors and builders to racers, designers, and everyday riders.
Featuring stories from Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, Tommy Flanagan, Carey Hart, and Steve Caballero, each interview reveals something deeper: how riding becomes a tool for freedom, a response to grief, a path to independence, or a lifelong obsession.
Some found motorcycles as children. Others came to them later, searching for something they couldn't name. All of them discovered the same truth-that riding strips life down to something more immediate, more honest, and more real.
Part cultural document, part visual journey, Motorcycle Life is a celebration of the people behind the handlebars-and the shared human need for movement, connection, and meaning.
Eric Hendrikx is donating 100% of his pre-order royalties to the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in support of Movember, funding critical programs in men's mental health and prostate cancer research.
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Foreword by Norman Reedus
Introduction by Mike Wolfe
Author’s Note by Eric Hendrikx
Interviews include:
Keanu Reeves, actor and co-founder of ARCH Motorcycle
Norman Reedus, actor and host of Ride with Norman
Tommy Flanagan, actor
Jason Momoa, actor
Scotty Stopnik, owner of Cycle Zombies
Andrew “Harley-Drew” Thompson, motorcycle builder, Harley-Davidson ambassador
Jamie Nelson, fashion photographer
Gevin Fax, artist and performer
Justin Chatwin, actor
Steve Caballero, professional skateboarder
Yuichi Yoshizawa, founder of Custom Works Zon
Matt Hranek, author of A Man & His Watch
Brent Hinds, lead guitarist and singer of Mastodon and Fiend Without a Face
Balthazar Getty, actor
Adri Law, cofounder Paradise Road Show
Aya Dijkwel, motorcycle model
Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of Willie G. Davidson, and creative director and brand steward, Harley-Davidson
Brad Richards, VP of design and creative director of motorcycles, Harley-Davidson
Chase McQueen, grandson of Steve McQueen, and director of operations, McQueen Racing
Emilia Noble, superbike racer
Riley Hawk, Tony's Hawk's son, professional skateboarder
Carey Hart, Motocross pioneer, builder, and founder of Good Ride
Mike Wolfe, host of American Pickers
Billy Morrison, guitarist for Billy Idol
Jim Root, guitarist for Slipknot