Sojourn Chronicles

Not too long ago, I received an e-mail from Corey Wilkinson saying he and his brother, Casey, had produced a motorcycling documentary titled “Why They Ride.” I looked at their web site and responded saying it looks interesting.

A couple of weeks later, a DVD lands in my mailbox and I slide it into the player.

I found a fascinating film that addresses many aspects of motorcycling, and it’s all told by subjects the twin brothers interviewed. There is no voice over. The film utilizes title slides and people’s stories. And of course, since it is about motorcycling, there is plenty of lean factor. It’s filmed on the Dragon at Deals Gap.

The 90-minute film will entertain you, and you’ll probably watch it once by yourself, and then ask your family to watch it with you a second time, saying, “Watch this. It explains why I ride.”

The Wilkinson Brothers demonstrate some visual creativity in their first endeavor at film making. It’s surely a carry over from their graphic arts studio. If you think this might be one of those home movies where someone straps a camera onto their helmet or bike and rides. You’ll be wrong. It is a pretty good film that explains motorcycling like no other film I’ve ever seen.

Casey and Corey Wilkinson, producers of Why They Ride.

And now, a conversation with the Wilkinson Brothers.