When fourteen-year-old Quentin's bike breaks down in the strange town of Ravens Pass, he and his friend Reese find themselves surrounded by feral cats.
Reveals how bicycles evolved from two-wheeled toy horses into the high-tech, high-speed creations of today; introduces cycling's greatest heroes; and provides information on bike maintenance and repair.
Introduces dirt bikes and racing, discussing which motorcycles qualify, how they are built and raced, safety, good sportsmanship, and other related topics.
The amazing tricks two American soldiers do on a borrowed bicycle are a fitting finale for the school sports day festivities in a small village in occupied Japan.