Motorcycles change people. Everyone I know who rides is either the most down-to-earth fellow out there, or gives instant bro energy from the moment we meet—and yeah, it doesn’t matter if they’re a dude or dudette or anything in between. And the same is true with celebrities.
Now, I’m sure a lot of you would agree that Keanu Reeves is one of the few A-list celebrities who’s the realest of them all. I mean, the guy’s become a meme because of his kindness, approachability, and yes, his love for motorcycles. I’m sure anyone who’s into motorcycles sees Reeves as more than just an actor. He’s a passionate rider, and a co-founder of his own motorcycle company: ARCH Motorcycle.
But up until recently, Reeves’ two-wheeled exploits seems to have been shrouded from the spotlight. That is, until now. Keanu Reeves, along with ARCH co-founder Gard Hollinger are set to star in a new docuseries called Visionaries. The focus of the show will be around Reeves, Hollinger, and their beloved ARCH Motorcycle, but not only that, the series will see the pair travel the world and meet with creative and innovative individuals who are, quite literally, changing the world.
Reeves explains that curiosity has been a driving factor of ARCH Motorcycle, and the craving to learn more about anything and everything sits at the company’s very core. The show’s trailer builds up quite a lot of hype, with snaps and clips of technology, cars, motorcycles, and landscapes of places all over the world flashed in rapid succession. Clearly, this show’s worth checking out if you have the time to binge an eight-episode-long season.
Now, I’m not going to spoil anything from the series, as I’d very much prefer you go and enjoy it for yourself.
But on an interesting side note, Reeves and Hollinger appeared on WIRED’s popular YouTube series called Tech Support. The question-and-answer style video revolves around the pair’s knowledge, expertise, and love for motorcycling, and sees them answering some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to the two-wheeled world. Of course, Keanu’s casual, relaxed, and overall very chill vibe is put on center stage. Meanwhile, Gard’s equally chill yet enthusiastic vibe makes for easy watching. It’s as if you’re talking to two seasoned riders whom you know just love to talk bikes.
The pair gives some pretty level-headed advice, too. Everything from choosing your first motorcycle, to the different types of bikes, and even their take on lane-splitting. Yeah, watch it for yourself and see just how awesome Reeves and Hollinger are.
One of the questions in the video centered around one thing the pair wished car drivers knew about motorcyclists. And while Gard’s answer could come across as humorous, or perhaps even sarcastic, he drives home quite an important message—and that’s responsibility. Car drivers are in control of a machine that weighs thousands of pounds and occupies a significant footprint on the road.
Meanwhile, motorcycles are small, and take up a space only slightly larger than that of a single person. And so it’s easy to see who carries more responsibility when it comes to actually using the road. But clearly, the main point is, we all have to be responsible, not just for ourselves, but for those around us, too.
And hey, I wish Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger the best of luck with their new series, as it’s clearly not just for entertainment, but bringing knowledge about motorcycles and beyond to the entire world.
Source: Roku Channel
