6 Day Bike Rider

Wilfred Simpson and his fiancée Phyllis Jenkins finish choir practice and head toward the town's railroad station. There they meet trick cyclist Harry St. Clair who wants to retrieve his bicycles. The encounter triggers a sequence of deceptions that pull Wilfred into trouble.

At the station, Harry takes advantage of Wilfred's distraction and walks Phyllis home. Wilfred feels slighted and frustrated, realizing Harry's schemes target him. The tension between the trio sets the hook for what's to come.

The next evening, Wilfred attends the town theatre to witness Harry's tricks and vents his anger by hissing at the performance. His outburst reveals his insecurity and jealousy. Harry uses the moment to issue a new challenge.

Harry challenges Wilfred to prove himself, and after Wilfred accepts, Harry vanishes with Phyllis the following night. The disappearance heightens the town's curiosity and Wilfred's desperation. The situation begins to spin toward a romantic melodrama.

Mabel, Harry's wife, manipulates Wilfred into believing Harry has run away to marry Phyllis. The deception deepens Wilfred's resolve to act and fuels his anger toward Harry. The town becomes wrapped in a web of false hopes and misperceptions.

Wilfred rallies the entire town to stop Harry and Phyllis, but his plan backfires when he discovers they are merely talking on the Jenkins porch. The crowd laughs at his expense, and his pride takes a hit. The incident marks a turning point in his confidence.

Phyllis breaks off her engagement with Wilfred after the embarrassing confrontation. Wilfred announces he is leaving town forever, and the mood shifts from romance to resolve. The breakup clears the way for a new plan.

On the road, Wilfred collides with his friend Clinton Hemmings, who reveals plans to enter the Six Day Bike Race. Having failed at everything before, Wilfred signs on hoping to impress Phyllis. The two decide to train secretly as bicycle messengers while pursuing the race.

To prepare, Wilfred and Clinton obtain jobs as bicycle messengers and practice the race routes covertly. Wilfred sees a chance to prove himself and win back Phyllis's affection. The routine blends ordinary work with secret athletic preparation.

While delivering a meal to Harry's hotel room, Wilfred overhears a woman's voice and assumes it is Phyllis. He bursts in to confront her, ends up punching the figure, and is arrested when it is revealed to be Mabel. The mistake compounds his humiliation.

The Six Day Bike Race starts without Wilfred, with Clinton riding alone. The absence raises the stakes and puts pressure on the plan to join late. Wilfred's delay threatens to derail everything they've worked toward.

Phyllis repents and bails Wilfred out of jail, then he borrows a bike to race. He arrives at the velodrome just in time to start, turning a missed chance into a dramatic comeback. The crowd roots for a late arrival redemption.

During the race, an ether-saturated cloth in Wilfred's rear wheel helps him survive as rivals crumble from fumes when attempting to pass. The race builds to a showdown between Harry and Wilfred, but their struggles end in Wilfred and Clinton's victory. The finish cements their triumph and teamwork.

Wilfred and Phyllis marry and begin regular bicycle outings with their infant son. The film closes on domestic happiness, showing how far Wilfred has come from his earlier folly. The couple rides together into a hopeful future.