Born To Be Wild! Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Tom Arnold hit the road on their motorbikes

By Marcus Barnes

Speed Racer: Keanu Reeves goes for a ride on his Norton Commando in Beverly Hills and Tom Cruise heads to a Scientology centre in Hollywood


When Hollywood stars start getting on in the years and the work has dried up a little, filling their free time opens up a whole world of opportunities.

And for three actors, the chance to indulge in their boy's toys seemed too good an opportunity to miss out on.

This weekend Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Tom Arnold were all spotted jetting around California on their motorbikes.


Easy rider: The Bill & Ted star admits he still has a passion for classic British motorcycles despite two serious crashes

The trio, who were seen in separate locations, could have easily passed for the line up in 2007 movie Wild Hogs.

Starring John Travolta, the film followed the antics of four ageing suburban men who attempt to find adventure by heading out on the road on the motorbikes.

At 51, Tom Arnold is the oldest of the three - he was pictured riding through Santa Monica on his Victory Vision Street motobike (powered by a 106 engine) with his wife Ashley Groussman.


Burning rubber: Comedian Tom Arnold cruises through Santa Monica with his wife Ashley Groussman


Undercover: Cruise's titnted visor hid his face, but his jacket gave him away


The former husband of Roseanne Barr will be taking care on the roads after breaking his shoulder blade in a motorcycle accident on the Pacific Coast Highway in August 2008.

Meanwhile, an undercover Tom Cruise zipped around Beverly Hills on his red Ducati.

With his face covered by a tinted visor, the only way the Hollywood actor could be identified was by his Ducati leather jacket, worn the week before to an event celebrating Irish film.

Cruise, 47, was one of the first people in the world to pick up the red Desmosedici RR, which is worth around £48,000.

Earlier this month he was rumourd to have had an accident on his motorbike by one U.S. website.

However the claims were totally refuted by representatives for his wife Katie Holmes.

And, as can be seen, the actor is fit and healthy and able to ride his motorbike - he was pictured arriving at a Scientology centre in Hollywood.

Completing the trio is Keanu Reeves, the Devil's Advocate actor took a ride in Beverly Hills on his Norton Commando 750, which was first produced in 1969.


Wild Hogs: Left to right - Martin Lawrence, Tim Allen and John Travolta starred in the 2007 film about ageing men who go on a motorcycle adventure


The 45-year-old has a fondness for classic British motorcycles, 'There’s something about British bikes of that era that is special.' he told the Times.

But, despite still pursuing a slightly reckless passion for motorbikes, the star admits that past accidents have made him more cautious.

He had one in 1988 where he broke some of his ribs and ruptured his spleen, the second in 1996 left him with a broken ankle and a curved scar on his leg.


source: dailymail