whirly wheelers?

[jules]

did anyone else have the game, whirly wheelers? It had 4 cyclists who had magnets underneath and when it was switched on they would race each other round the track. I loved it! I once found one on e-bay and couldn't believe it because it wasn't an overly popular game of the 70's as far as i know.The simplicity of it was fantastic! I'd love a game of it now!

[Starsky]

Awakened a memory.
I have a vague memory of these. I'd forgotten about them until I just read your post.
Weren't thay small plastic cyclists of different colours, on an oval track?

[remember]

Starsky, you're thinking of Vertibird

[eddybennet]

How cool to have your job as "oracle of nostalgia". Admin, I'm jealous.

[remember]

Well EddyBennet, if you're really THAT jealous you could always join the team as a forum Moderator. Just a thought.

[miniboy]

I used to have this game. Definitely called Whirly Wheelers. It was on an oval track which had a piece of card attached to one side showing cartoon faces in a crowd. The cyclists actually pedalled and there was a particular position on the starting grid that always won the race. Think I've still got it stored in the attic back it my mums house. Great fun !!