Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World by Hendrikx, Eric

More 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.

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.

Author: Eric Hendrikx
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
Published: 09/29/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.42lbs
Size: 11.13h x 8.15w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781648294297

About the Author
Eric Hendrikx is an author, journalist, and lifelong motorcyclist whose work explores adventure, resilience, and modern identity. His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, and Robb Report, reaching readers in more than 100 countries. He coauthored Bringing Metal to the Children with Zakk Wylde and Echos from Eden with Dax Dasilva, featuring Jane Goodall. He lives between Toronto and Los Angeles with his wife, Natasha, and their two English black Labradors, Indy and Poe. For more books, articles, and his Substack newsletter, visit EricHendrikx.com. Follow @EricHendrikx