There are all kinds of activities that kids try as they mature, and some of them are more successful than others. My kids are crazy for mountain bikes, which of course leads to more wrinkles for their parents. Some sports, like soccer or basketball can be the cause of accidents, but are on the whole relatively safe for children. Maybe your kids will develop an interest in those sports, but mine have a jones for mountain biking, something that pushes the envelope a bit more. But we’ve insisted on suitable training and equipment, rather than simply looking for cheap mountain bikes, in the hope of making it a little safer.

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