Ha ha. Dakota and Brittney. Classic.

My childhood bike was such an integral part of my life. I can't imagine what it must be like to have your parents tell you it's too dangerous. I certainly did some stupid stuff like doing tricks on the top tube at breakneck speeds downhill, and my shoelaces were always untied and getting caught in stuff. I probably could have gotten hurt, and I always had bruises from knocking into things, but that was part of the thrill and the fun.

Adults are more scared of getting hurt than kids. Our old flesh doesn't heal as well, and we have a life of bumps and pains to remember. It's too bad we let that fear keep kids from doing reasonable day-to-day things.