Summer of 1978 All-Neighborhood Bike Jump Champion Mug

The 1970s were a golden age of bike riding for Generation X, kids exploring their neighborhoods on their bicycles, relishing the freedom, fun, and adventure of the time. Safety regulations were less strict, and helmets were optional, leaving riders free to feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. Kids built jumps out of old wooden planks, bricks, and cinderblocks, and customized their bikes with sissy bars, banana seats, and handlebar grips. Wheelies and stunt riding were the ultimate show of skill, and successful attempts would earn bragging rights for days. Schwinn Stingrays were the bike of choice, and the sound of pedal power echoed through the streets! The 1970s was a time of unbridled creativity and excitement for Gen X