Forgotten BMX movie from the 1970's
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Forgotten BMX movie from the 1970's
I remember a BMX movie from the mid 1970s where the theme was that a poor kid couldn't afford a fancy and strong BMX like the other kids in the neighborhood... Somehow a local man made him one by bending and welding tubes and the kid was able to compete in a race or ride around with the other kids. That movie always stuck with me, but I can't remember which one it was... anyone know?
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Only real bike movie I know is RAD and that came out either late 80s early 90s..
Only real bike movie I know is RAD and that came out either late 80s early 90s..
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I got nothing then, I even tried Google, DuckDuckGo and IMDB.com...
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I think I saw this recently if not a full length movie.
Kid meets other kids, he is riding Schwinn type bike with bmx tires, they make fun of him and challenge to race. He loses, goes back and starts building his bike with dad, working for parts. Enters race with all jerky kids and is beating them. One of them crash and he stops to help vs winning. They all become friends.
If that one I think it posted on retro bmx riders on FB. Is on YouTube.
Kid meets other kids, he is riding Schwinn type bike with bmx tires, they make fun of him and challenge to race. He loses, goes back and starts building his bike with dad, working for parts. Enters race with all jerky kids and is beating them. One of them crash and he stops to help vs winning. They all become friends.
If that one I think it posted on retro bmx riders on FB. Is on YouTube.
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OK, I never realized how crappy it was for some people. I was as poor as dirt, and I could never afford a BMX bike when I was a kid,...but the racism is something I totally forgot about. How ignorant of me, and how eye opening this video is.
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"Loser Take All" - after school special. Lots of old school zootness...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-KsV4s_uhik
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"Loser Take All" - after school special. Lots of old school zootness...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-KsV4s_uhik
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-KsV4s_uhik
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Here's the link to the movie in case the YouTube gets deleted.
https://www.tv.com/shows/insight/loser-takes-all-935174/
https://www.tv.com/shows/insight/loser-takes-all-935174/
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Somehow a local man made him one by bending and welding tubes and the kid was able to compete in a race or ride around with the other kids. That movie always stuck with me, but I can't remember which one it was... anyone know?
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The main character is a 4'9 Hispanic child (who looks to be about 12) who is wanting to compete in a race with the 15 or 16 year old bully who is a foot taller and 50 lbs heavier.
I guess its about as realistic as any Hallmark channel love story
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On the other hand, I've had Mexicans or others think Im white and act weird around me or think I'm a cop. Because I'm white looking and legit, and carry myself well? Is what it is, racial pride is ignorance or a low IQ reflection IMO.
The 60s were worse. Putting these things on muscle bikes for kids. I would buy on if it came up though 😀, part of history. They sell for $500+.
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