Remember that scene in the classic 1979 film “Breaking Away” when the main character – Dave, the naïve young cyclist – was out on a training ride and ran into the Italian Cinzano squad he so admired? Remember how Dave was thrilled to be riding with them, even challenging them, until one of the Italians put a frame pump through Dave’s wheel and the young blond-headed kid ended up in a ditch while the darker-haired “pros” rode away laughing? Well anyone who knows that scene well and also watched “The Simpsons” on Sunday night probably recognized a quick parody of “Breaking Away” featuring Bart and the neighborhood bullies. Although it was only the first five minutes of the half-hour program, it was great to see the show’s writers give a nod to both to an Academy Award-winning film and the all-important neighborhood street sprints that bike riders across the world grew up with. Read More >>>
