{"product_id":"motorcycle-life-stories-wisdom-and-obsession-from-riders-around-the-world-9781648294297","title":"Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 riders from around the world reveal how motorcycles shape their lives, identities, and sense of freedom in this visually rich exploration of modern motorcycle culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 riders from around the world reveal how motorcycles shape their lives, identities, and sense of freedom in this visually rich exploration of modern motorcycle culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Norman Reedus  Introduction by Mike Wolfe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMotorcycles aren't just machines-they're a way of seeing the world.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMotorcycle Life\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart cultural document, part visual journey, \u003ci\u003eMotorcycle Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of the people behind the handlebars-and the shared human need for movement, connection, and meaning.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781648294297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 29 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Workman Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 28.4(H)x20.8(L)x2.8(W)1560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1560\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Hendrikx\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist, author, and lifelong motorcyclist. He regularly contributes to \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRobb Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work explores the intersection of adventure, resilience, and rebel culture. As a rider, Hendrikx has carved through switchbacks in Switzerland, hugged the coastlines of California, and led the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in California and Toronto-where he's raised more than $100,000 for men's health programs. He's shared the throttle and stories with legends like Jason Momoa and Keanu Reeves. He is the co-author of Zakk Wylde's best-selling autobiography \u003ci\u003eBringing Metal to the Children\u003c\/i\u003e. Hendrikx serves as Creative Director at NKPR, a leading North American PR and digital agency, based in Toronto.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotorcycle Life\u003c\/i\u003e is far more than another beautifully crafted tome about two-wheelers, it's the snapshot gathering of a tribe that's as diverse, innovative, and performance driven as the machines that liberate it. Here, author Eric Hendrikx plays anthropologist to a culture that compels each of us--whether a rider or not--to find our own vehicle for fulfillment, then take it to redline. --\u003cb\u003eViju Mathew, Automotive Editor, Robb Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a time machine. It captures what motorcycle culture looks like right now--across borders, backgrounds, and beliefs. Years from now, these stories will show people how we moved through the world. Eric Hendrikx isn't preserving motorcycles. He's preserving meaning. And that's why this book earns its place.\"--\u003cb\u003eMike Wolfe, Host of American Picker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruthful storytelling, amazing photography. Made for your coffee table, but belongs in your bike shed. --\u003cb\u003eKurt Sutter, Creator of Sons of Anarchy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The open road has a familiar pull for motorcyclists, but everyone's toils and triumphs are unique. Hendrikx weaves together a deeply human portrait of why we ride and what we find along the way.\" \u003cp\u003e --\u003cb\u003eBrittany Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Men's Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nothing delivers you into the moment like a good bike, stripping away the endless distractions and inauthenticity of modern life. Whether you're slow rolling down a quiet country road or chasing a record at Bonneville with the throttle pegged and the pushrods screaming, the experience is the same--instant Zen. In \u003ci\u003eMotorcycle Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Eric Hendrikx captures that feeling through the voices of riders, reminding us why motorcycles--and the people who ride them--continue to matter.\" \u003cp\u003e --\u003cb\u003eBrad Richards, VP of Design \u0026amp; Creative Direction, Harley-Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book does what the best rides do--it takes you somewhere honest.\" \u003cp\u003e --\u003cb\u003eNorman Reedus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotorcycling's appeal lies in the universal joy of motion, balance, and shared experience. In \u003ci\u003eMotorcycle Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Eric Hendrikx brings together riders who articulate that usually unspoken feeling--creating a powerful portrait of why we ride. \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eMark Hoyer, Editor-in-Chief, Cycle World\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Eric Hendrikx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50628761026777,"sku":"9781648294297","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781648294297.jpg?v=1791458811","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/motorcycle-life-stories-wisdom-and-obsession-from-riders-around-the-world-9781648294297","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}