2014 AMA Motorcyclists Of The Year: Bryan Carroll And James Walker
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The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 2014 AMA
Motorcyclists of the Year: AMA members Bryan Carroll and James
Walker. Carroll and Walker
directed and produced "Why We Ride", a documentary that
promotes modern motorcycling across every discipline and is
spearheading a new era of creativity in filmmaking about the
sport.
The AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award recognizes the person or
persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling
community in the previous 12 months. The AMA Board of Directors
bestows the award annually.
"Bryan Carroll and James Walker have produced what is arguably the
most compelling demonstration for why we ride, short of physically
experiencing riding itself," said AMA President and CEO Rob
Dingman. "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."
Producer/director Carroll and producer
Walker created a film that is one of motorcycling's great
testimonials -- a feature-length documentary about why we "dream,
discover and explore" on two wheels.
Their effort came at an opportune time for motorcycling, reminding
riders about their passion and promoting riding to others when
motorcycle sales were at some
of their lowest levels in decades.
"With the motorcycle industry still reeling from the ill effects of
the worst economy since the Great Depression, 'Why We Ride'
provided a much-needed boost in terms of the promotion of
motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle," Dingman said.
"For their tireless and professional effort to create a great film,
for their selfless dedication to promoting motorcycling, for their
personal love of riding, and for the riders new and old who have
gotten behind the handlebars after watching 'Why We Ride,' it's our
pleasure to recognize Bryan Carroll and James Walker as the 2014
AMA Motorcyclists of the Year," Dingman said.
A full account of Carroll and Walker's creation of "Why We Ride,"
as well as their personal stories about motorcycling, can be found
in the January issue of American Motorcyclist, the official journal
of the AMA.
http://vimeo.com/75545684
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
