Ron receives a letter inviting him to participate in a dangerous bike race called the X-race, where aliens plan to chase and eat the human participants. Ron practices intensely to prepare for the race. On the day of the race, Ron is terrified but manages to stay ahead of the pursuing aliens until crashing. The aliens capture Ron but his friend Victor rescues him. Ron and Victor are able to get a good look at the aliens and overcome the ordeal. They remain friends and go on to have successful lives.