1970s & Motocross
In the 70's every kid had a bike, mostly Schwinn Stingrays or a different, cheaper maker but the style was the same. Banana seat, tall handlebars and one speed. Usually around Jr. High age that would transition to a 10 speed bike, almost always as a birthday or Christmas gift. It was part of the "growing up" process, like turning 16 and getting your Drivers License. We went everywhere on our bikes, miles and miles away from home, exploring new places and having new adventures. Our parents were too busy to drive us everywhere, except on occasion. Bikes were our horses or motorcycles. Up to the late 60's, there wasn't a lot of motorcycles on the roads, in fact, there were only 2 types of people that rode. The first type were the retired couples riding full dresser Harley Davidsons, "full dressers" being the big hogs with the windshield and saddlebags designed for cruising/traveling. Clean cut folks roaming the country and National Parks. RVs have since