The Bikes Of Wrath
The Bikes Of Wrath
The Bikes Of Wrath
300 min • Society, Sport & Adventure • 2017

Oklahoma to California, 2600km, $420, 30 days, 5 bikes, 2 guitars and one of the most influential novels of the 20th century - this is the story of adventure, human connection, and an in-depth look at inequality and disenfranchisement in today's America told through the lens of John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'.

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Chapter 1 - Oklahoma
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1. Chapter 1 - Oklahoma
48 mins

Setting out from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the riders struggle along Route 66. They learn about the plight of the Dust Bowl migrants before a serious accident brings them to a standstill.

Chapter 2 - Texas
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2. Chapter 2 - Texas
48 mins

The team crosses the immense agricultural industries of the Texas Panhandle. As New Mexico looms they face their most dangerous hurdle yet: riding illegally on the Interstate 40.

Chapter 3 – New Mexico Part 1
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3. Chapter 3 – New Mexico Part 1
47 mins

With 1600km left, the sheer weight of the trailers begins to grind the team down. The riders discuss America's progress, before making a major decision to gamble on their own success.

Chapter 4 – New Mexico Part 2
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4. Chapter 4 – New Mexico Part 2
47 mins

As the team reaches the halfway point with rapidly diminishing funds, they encounter a homeless and suicidal man who quickly shakes them from their own trivial concerns.

Chapter 5 – Arizona
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5. Chapter 5 – Arizona
48 mins

The team rides into Arizona where they meet ‘Buckskin Dan’, a survivalist cowboy who bemoans his country’s decline.

Chapter 6 – California
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6. Chapter 6 – California
48 mins

The weathered cyclists cross the Mojave Desert in 47-degree heat before stumbling upon the town of Hinkley and its tragic past.

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