Mittwoch, 24. Dezember 2014

2014 AMA Motorcyclist Of The Year Award: Directors Of 'Why We Ride' Documentary Voted Winners


(Photo : Rich Gabrielson/Getty Images) STURGIS, SD – AUGUST 01: Harley Davidson as seen from a helicopter, a 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide in Amber Whisky rides in a parade celebrating the motorcycles highly anticipated reveal on August 1, 2014 in Sturgis, South Dakota.



On Dec. 10, 2014, the American Motorcyclist Association announced its winner for the year, and it turned out to be plural, as in “winners.” This year Bryan Carroll and James Walker were the recipients of the award. The two AMA members directed and produced the documentary “Why We Ride.” 


The film is said to be a welcome addition to the motorcycle community, because it promotes modern motorcycling across all disciplines.  It’s also been praised for “spearheading a new era of creativity in filmmaking about the sport.”


AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman was quoted as saying, “Bryan Carroll and James Walker have produced what is arguably the most compelling demonstration for why we ride, short of physically experiencing riding itself. Their mission was to promote motorcycling to riders and non-riders alike. A year after its debut, their film has become one of the best advertisements for motorcycling available anywhere.”


Pretty heady stuff for two guys with a video cam. This feature-length documentary about why we “dream, discover and explore” on two wheels is quickly gaining widespread recognition. It’s a film new riders to the sport and life-long enthusiasts will enjoy.


Dingman went on to point out that in his estimation the film couldn’t have come at a better time due to sluggish sales from a recovering economy, and that “Why We Ride” provided a much-needed boost in terms of the promotion of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle.


As the economy continues to improve, motorcycle prices will begin to rise. If you’ve got the money to spend, now is the best time to buy. Prices as compared to even late 2009 and early 2010 are like day and night. And it won’t last long. Motorcycles are still one of the most economical ways to get around — and the most fun.


Both the Mecum and Bonhams auction will be going off in Las Vegas beginning on January 8, 2015. They will be showcasing some amazing motorcycles at prices that quite possibly haven’t been seen in years. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.



2014 AMA Motorcyclist Of The Year Award: Directors Of "Why We Ride" Documentary Voted Winners

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