Franklin - Franklin's Bike-A-Thon / Franklin's Candy Caper

"Franklin's Bike-A-Thon" - Franklin and Bear arrive late at the library for a meeting about a forthcoming charity bike ride. Hearing only the tail end of Mrs. Goose's announcement, the boys assume they'll be competing in a bike "race". While all their friends are going door to door collecting pledges, Franklin and Bear spend all their time training for race day. By the time they realize the event is a fundraiser, it's too late. However, the boys get a chance to redeem themselves when a newspaper reporter sponsors their ride, hoping it will make good news story. "Franklin's Candy Caper" - Bear hits the jackpot when his bent penny jams a vending machine and gives him a huge load of candy. His good pal Franklin is one of many happy recipients who share in the unexpected windfall. When Franklin realizes the big loser is Mr. Mole, the owner of the machine, he looks for Bear to return the uneaten candy...but unfortunately it's all gone. While attempting to repay the machine with pennies from their own piggy banks, Franklin and Bear are confronted by Mr. Mole. The boys' explanation sounds far-fetched, but because Franklin makes a habit of being honest, Mr. Mole believes them.