Easy Rider (1969)

The title of this episode is a parody of the film title 'Easy Rider'.

Bob Ryan is supposedly one of the producers of Easy Rider. He told Eric that he locked the writer in his bathroom with a handful of (magic) mushrooms, and a week later he had written the movie.

Michael continues with his wedding toast, telling the guests that back in high school, Phyllis' nickname was 'Easy Rider'.

The title (and the topic of motorcycles) is a reference to Easy Rider.

The scene in S&H that plays "The Weight" by The Band is a parody of a scene from "Easy Rider" that also uses the song.