Ok, I'm behind most of the movie going public in that I just saw The 40 Year Old Virgin on Saturday night. Anyone who's seen it knows that part of what makes Steve Carell's character a dork is that he rides a bike. It's all tied up in his prolonged adolescence and, well, lack of "masculinity." Part of his growing up involves learning to drive -- as though it's de facto an aspect of adulthood. Scenes of him peddling furiously, carrying his wheel, tucking his pants into his socks, are all used for comic effect. This got me thinking about other cinematic representations of people whose primary mode of transport is the bike. What's your favorite? The most sympathetic? Continue reading for an extensive online "cycling in film" resource.
Bring back Puck for maximum bike-messenger road bike cool. --MM