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Three teenage girls trade Colorado for the California coast—on motorcycles and on the run.

THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS

Ravaged - robbed & busted from county to county!

1977 · 1h 20m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Three Colorado girls decide to hop on their motorcycles and head to California. On the way they get mixed up in drugs, rape and stolen motorcycles.

Quick Answer

What is The Young Cycle Girls about?

The Young Cycle Girls is a 1977 American action-drama film directed by Peter Perry Jr. and John Arnold about three teenage girls who run away from Colorado on motorcycles, encountering danger and hardship on their way to California.

Programmer's Pick

A classic slice of bikersploitation, The Young Cycle Girls swaps muscle-bound outlaws for three braless, bike-riding heroines who find that the road to California is littered with more than just sun and sand. It’s equal parts road movie and cautionary tale, with a side of pinball and Budweiser.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Three restless teenage girls, disillusioned with their lives in Colorado, set off on a road trip to California with dreams of seeing the ocean. Traveling by motorcycle, they navigate a harsh and unpredictable world, facing run-ins with drugs, violence, and outlaw bikers. This exploitative bikersploitation drama paints a gritty portrait of youth on the road, where the promise of freedom is shadowed by real risks and the consequences of being young, female, and adventurous in a world that preys on the vulnerable. The film combines the adrenaline of the open highway with the threats lurking along every mile, offering a raw ride through 1970s Americana.

Details & Specs

Directors
Peter Perry Jr., John Arnold
Writer
John Arnold
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
Cycle Vixens

Why Cult

Female Biker Leads

The film centers on three teenage girls who take control of their destinies on motorcycles—a rarity in biker cinema.

Bikersploitation Flair

As a true bikersploitation entry, it serves up outlaw biker mayhem, exploitation elements, and a gritty American road trip.

Seventies Road Movie

From Colorado highways to California beaches, the film captures the restless spirit and rough edges of 1970s youth culture.

Gritty Realism

The story doesn’t shy away from the dangers faced by young women on the road—depicting drug use, violence, and exploitation.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Young Cycle Girls released? +

The Young Cycle Girls was released in 1977.

Who directed The Young Cycle Girls? +

The film was directed by Peter Perry Jr. and John Arnold.

How long is The Young Cycle Girls? +

The Young Cycle Girls has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is The Young Cycle Girls? +

The Young Cycle Girls is an action-drama film.

Where can I watch The Young Cycle Girls? +

The Young Cycle Girls is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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