Gas prices being what they are, unprecedented numbers of people are choosing motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and other two-wheeled kinds of transportation. The number of new motorcycle sales in this country is increasing yearly, and so is the number of accidents. If you are a biker in California, you should realize that the traffic accident statistics among motorcyclists are horrific in that state, and Los Angeles has by far the worst record.

If you are a motorcycle lover, Easy Rider, made in 1969, is a must see. Indeed, it’s required viewing. It’s not so much an action movie as a piece of history. The plot starts with Wyatt (played by Peter Fonda) and Billy (played by Dennis Hopper) riding their way to Mardi Gras. During this drive they encounter hitchhikers, a drunken lawyer (played famously by Jack Nicholson), some jail time, and ultimately the great unknown.