BT-04. No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company

US, Feature Documentary, 2026, 75 min

Few brands have sparked more childhood memories than Schwinn Bicycles. From its founding in Chicago in 1895 to its bankruptcy in 1992, Schwinn gave generations of kids and adults a sense of freedom like no other. No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company tells the full story behind the company’s rise, innovations and ultimate collapse. From the legendary Stingray to Schwinn’s influence on BMX and mountain biking, the film features fans, collectors and the Schwinn family themselves, revealing a brand that reshaped American cycling while navigating family drama, manufacturing challenges and shifting trends. Narrated by Lance Armstrong, this exhilarating ride is the love letter to Schwinn that generations have been waiting for.

Directed by Daniel Clarke

World Premiere