[AzCal Retred]

Interviews with Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, and Other Stars of “The Bikeriders” Movie
By Rider Magazine Staff -June 11, 2024

https://ridermagazine.com/2024/06/11/interviews-with-tom-hardy-austin-butler-and-other-stars-of-the-bikeriders-movie/

The Bikeriders is a film about a midwestern motorcycle club from the 1960s that hits theaters on June 21. The movie was inspired by a book of the same name originally published in 1968, which chronicled the characters and exploits of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club as it morphs from a friendly association to a biker gang.

Kevin Duke, editor-in-chief of our sibling publication, American Rider, got the opportunity to watch an advanced screening of the movie followed by an opportunity to interview the actors and director.
“I’m always dubious about Hollywood’s portrayal of motorcycling, but after watching an advance screening of this new film, I was really impressed with the production values and the acting,” said Duke. “Terrific performances throughout, especially from Hardy as the club leader ‘Johnny’ and Comer, the love interest of ‘Benny’ played by Butler. The motorcycles are all period-correct 1960s models, and their authentic sounds literally rumble the theater seats.”

[Racer57]

I was with my Dad at the AMA Peoria TT races in late 60's. After the race there was a lot of commotion in the Outlaws area. Some spectators German Shepard had bit one the Outlaws. They killed, skinned and then cooked it over their fire. They were also pimping their girlfriends to make money.   

[AzCal Retred]

My mechanic buddy Roger back in Tucson in the 1970's had to give up on wrenching Harleys. The largely dirtbag riders were always short of cash and would often offer up their "old ladies" as trade goods. As recreationally entertaining as that was, It didn't help pay the parts bills and monthly rent...