Our top 10 bicycle movies span the genres and styles: from classics to contemporary blockbusters and a recently released documentary; from informative to inspiring and heartwarming.from informative to inspiring and heartwarming. How did we single these out? All were produced and set in North America, and all feature memorable bike scenes.Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) embarks on a nationwide search for his beloved bike after it is stolen while he was visiting his friend Dottie (Elizabeth Daily).Cru Jones (Bill Allen), a young BMX rider who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision: qualify for the Helltrack, one of the largest BMX events, or take the SATs and apply to college in this classic coming-of-age story.After losing out on a risky business decision, Jack Casey (Kevin Bacon) leaves the fast-paced world of stock market trading and becomes a bicycle messenger.Shot through a camera clipped to a messenger’s helmet, this short documentary is about the fast-paced daily activities of bicycle messengers in New York City.A documentary about the beginnings and growth of the mountain bike culture from a small group of innovators to a multi-billion-dollar industry.

This powerful film tells the story of two brothers, David (David Marshall Grant) and Marcus (Kevin Costner), who face the possibility of developing a crippling hereditary brain disease. Realizing they may not have much time left, they decide to embark on a cross-country journey to a bicycle race in Colorado.Dave (Dennis Christopher), one of four friends growing up in the small college town of Bloomington, IN, is obsessed with competitive bicycle racing. Adventures ensue as Dave searches for his place in the town and biking community.Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)This classic American western tells the story of two outlaws and their exploits. In an unforgettable bicycle scene, Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) takes Etta Place (Katharine Ross) for a ride through the countryside to the tune of B.J. Thomas’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head.”A small group of adventurous bikers travel over 2,700 miles (4,300 kilometers) from Banff, AB, to the Mexican border in an attempt to ride the longest bike route in the world.

Elliot (Henry Thomas) helps a lost alien get home in a dramatic flying bicycle scene. Our shipper Brandon here at VO has a game of "what time period would you like to live in"?  He and his girlfriend have discussions at home debating the best time period in history to have lived in a place or to have experienced certain things. I thought we'd expand that to cycling. I'll limit the option to decades after WW2. Let's take a little look at the decades and some of the highlights: 1950's - Post war Europe starts to recover. French constructeurs ramp up production of bikes that were stopped or reduced during the war. Simplex derailleurs dominate the industry. US road bike building start with Schwinn at the front of the market. Raleigh starts importing bikes to the US. Era of travel by sea is ending as air travel becomes more popular and affordable. 1960's - Perhaps the pinnacle era for French constructeur bikes. Schwinn Paramount production starts in the US. Gear clusters go past 5.

Hostel touring popular in Europe as incomes go up and rationing in Europe is ended. Sun Tour introduces the Slant P 1970's - Mass introduction of French and Japanese bikes to the US. The rising cost of fuel pushes the first US bike boom. Bike Centennial starts up promoting the Trans Am bike route across the US. US frame building takes off. motorcycle shop in clermont flRichard Sachs and Peter Weigle begin the custom frame building tradition of the NE US. pocket bikes for sale 150ccCampagnolo Super Record Gruppo introduced. vintage motorcycle tyres melbourneDura Ace introduced as the Japanese alternative.motorcycle helmet itchy head

1980's - Mountain bikes become mass produced. Index shifting arrives and gears go up to 8 in the rear. Aero brake levers and clip in pedals become standard items on racing bikes. Pastel neon frame colors becomes popular for a year or two until we realize our mistake. Cassette bodies become the norm and freewheel hubs start a downward spiral. motorcycle for sale kamloopsMainstream US media takes notice of cycling after Greg Lemond wins the TDF.motorcycles for sale in massillon ohio 1990's - Carbon and Titanium start to become within reach, price wise. motorcycle tyres coventryIntergrated shifting and brake levers become popular, cycling seen on TV stations that don't have 3 digits in the channel number.

Yen drops off and manufacturing moves to Taiwan from Japan for frames and most components. Garish colors for MTB's are the rage despite the 80's. Anodized purple becomes the go to color for US made CNC'd products. Campy introduces a MTB gruppo. Discontinues gruppo a couple years later. 2000's (noughts) - Shimano and Campy continue to battle it out to see who can put the most gears on a cassette, Carbon shows up on lower and lower price points of bikes. Multiple wins in the TDF results in the "Lance" effect: an uptake in road bike sales and sales of USPS jersey's. 2010's (teens) - Gear cluster battle reaches stupid levels, Camo becomes a "thing" color wise, steel bikes make a resurgence in major manufacturer lineup's. Women are welcomed as customers and offered products designed for them rather then just a different color scheme. Bikepacking offers lightweight touring to the masses and hipsters a new place to drink bourbon. What era would you prefer to ride in?We hope that you’re ready for a bit of Christmas nostalgia!

Whether you’re an 80s child or were born in the early 2000s, you will have toys that you remember becoming exceptionally excited to receive as a young ‘un over the years. From the humble challenging block that was the Rubik’s Cube through to growing weird aliens in test tubes, how many of the following did Santa treat you to? Game Boys, Pogs, Elmo, Furbies, Transformers and Care Bears – they’re all here. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive every best selling toy fro Christmas back in 1980 right through to last year, courtesy of Christmas Connections. 1980 – The Rubik’s Cube With 43 quintillion different combinations (really), you can guarantee that the puzzle with never be the same. 1981 – The Lego Train Set Lego is still a major Christmas treat now – but has the train set ever been beaten? 1983 – Cabbage Patch Kids Designed by a single art student, these have actually sold a staggering 115 million units worldwide.

Back when they were actually cool. Admit it – who still has their Care Bear? There were 40 million sold worldwide. Genuinely exciting technology for the 80s, girls and boys couldn’t get enough of lighting each other’s chest pads up by pointing a plastic gun at them.You can find knock offs of these in Poundland these days but they’re just not the same. Super Mario and Tetris – what a time to be alive. 1990 – Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures Shredder was always the best 1991 – Sega Game Gear Despite not reaching the dizzying heights of Game Boy popularity, the Game Gear shifted 11 million units worldwide. Remember when WWF (now WWE) wasn’t considered niche? Inspired by Home Alone, this voice recorder was way more fun than it should have been. Slowing your voice down to a slur provided hours of hysterics. 1994 – Power Rangers toys In the era of Mighty Morphin Rangers, everyone needed the full set of these bad boys.

Yes, small plastic discs actually took over our lives in the 90s. 350 million Pogs were sold. 1996 – Tickle me Elmo Cute – and a little weird. Keeping it alive was the real test. And you thought the Rubik’s Cube was challenging? The cute, fuzzy, interactive toy which picked up your language. Great for scaring your Grandma. 1999 – Pokemon Nintendo games Pokemon cards, video games, cartoons, merchandise, films – yep, this franchise had staying power. And the Nintendo games really kicked it off. They seem to have made a bit of a comeback, but scooters were the in thing at the turn of the millennium. Step aside Barbie – make up, massive lip stick and mini skirts are the future. Oh how parents LOVED these… The latest battling contest collectibles born from an action cartoon. The fad died out quickly. An interactive robot with pre programmed moves which can be controlled. What’s not to love? The 2000s version of the Game Boy – with a token addictive Mario game.

It’s Robosapien – in DINOSAUR form. Why did it take so long!? 2006 – Fly Pentop computer A computer pen that was supposed to help kids with their homework. Finally parents didn’t need to feel guilty about buying their child an electronic gift. 2007 – Smart Cycle Physical Because actual bikes can’t be used indoors, this was the next best thing. High School Musical and contests in arcades made these a must have. And New Year’s Eve parties have been better ever since. You throw a plastic monster and the one with the highest stats wins. It’s like REAL POKEMON. A camcorder designed just for kids with added visual effects. 2011 – Electronic Test Tube A modern ‘alien in an egg’. These were harder to care for than a Tamagotchi. 12 hours of light a day!? Shooting foam discs at your friends never gets old. 2013 – Furby – new generation! Yep, they were back – and this time they came with apps. Because, of course they did.