A bill poster is engaged sticking up a large notice on a blank wall. Two errand boys are busily engaged watching the proceedings, leaving their baskets of wares on the pavement. As the man, after using the paste, puts the brush back in the tin, he turns to straighten out the bill, and the two kiddies see opportunities at once for mischief. Looking around they see an old cyclist ride up, dismount, leave his bike near them, and disappear within a doorway. Seizing the paste-brush one reconnoiters, the other pastes the saddle of the machine. After the deed is accomplished they quietly go back, and replace the brush. The cyclist soon comes out again, and jumping on his machine rides off. He has not gone far before he realizes he is unable to dismount! As he pedals along he calls for help, and to policemen and helpers generally he explains his position as they run beside him. After bringing him to a standstill, the crowd divide up, one side taking hold of the man’s shoulders and the others clutching firmly the bike. A fearful tug-of-war takes place, and after a good long, long pull, bike and man part, sending each side sprawling.