Ep 22. Two Wheels Good
- April 2, 2022
- 11 min
Thomas & Friends season 19 follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor. In episode 22, titled "Two Wheels Good," the engines are excited about a new addition to the railway - a brand new bike shed for the children who use the railway to get to school.
Thomas, James, and Percy are particularly intrigued by the idea of bikes. James boasts that he used to be a bike before becoming an engine, while Percy is fascinated by the idea of balancing on two wheels. Thomas, on the other hand, is unsure of the bikes and thinks they are too dangerous for the children to use.
However, when Bertie the bus arrives with a load of bikes for the new shed, the engines are impressed by how easily the children can ride them. They even start to think that maybe they could learn to ride bikes too.
Their chance comes when a group of children from the school arrive at the railway to collect their bikes. The engines watch in amazement as the children effortlessly ride around the yard on their two-wheelers. Inspired, Thomas, James, and Percy decide to have a go themselves.
At first, they are wobbly and unbalanced, but soon they start to get the hang of it. Thomas is hesitant at first, but with a bit of encouragement from the children, he starts to ride with confidence. James is a bit clumsy, but manages to ride in a straight line. Percy, however, is a natural and impresses everyone with his skills.
As the day goes on, the engines become more and more confident on their bikes. They race around the yard and take on obstacles like ramps and seesaws. They even try their hand at some tricks, like standing up on the pedals and riding with no hands.
However, disaster strikes when Thomas crashes into a tree and gets a flat tire. The other engines laugh at him, but the children are quick to help and show him how to fix the tire. Thomas is grateful for their help and realizes that he was wrong about bikes being too dangerous.
In the end, the engines return to their duties as railway engines, but with a newfound appreciation for the two-wheeled wonders that are bikes. They wave goodbye to the children as they ride off on their bikes, knowing that they have made some new friends and learned a valuable lesson about trying new things.
"Two Wheels Good" is a heartwarming episode that teaches children about the importance of trying new things and not being afraid of something just because it is unfamiliar. With its colorful animation and lovable characters, it is sure to delight fans of all ages.