my son bought one for me. I can't remember the last time I rode one. the kids and I are about to be out, I'm debating if I want a helmet lol
do kids play anymore? I don't know about y'all but I grew up during a time when all the kids on the street played, rode bikes, took long walks and ate penny candy together. I'm throwing a kids party Saturday and I'm going through hoops to get parents to let their kid(s) come over. Like, I get it but, damn is this what it's come too...
whar happen to be home before the lights come on...
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79574 posts
Wed Mar-16-16 09:25 PM
2. "Its a shame how over protective parents are these days" In response to Reply # 0
Its actually a much safer world but the news has us scared shitless
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stravinskian Member since Feb 24th 2003 12698 posts
Wed Mar-16-16 09:39 PM
3. "A few years ago I had to commute on bike for a week (not long distance)...." In response to Reply # 0
I was at a conference and my hotel was like a 40 minute walk from the conference site. Luckily the city had one of those bike rental systems (this was in Warsaw, but I think they are basically the same as the ones in NYC).
This was after about 20 years never biking.
And yeah, it came right back. Felt like old times. It really is like riding a bicycle.
But yeah, get a helmet. You're old -- no reason to worry about looking cool.
12. "lol @ you're old..." In response to Reply # 3
I don't plan to ride in the street. Is it cool to ride on the sidewalk? It always bothered me to see bikers riding in the car lane and stopping at traffic lights.
15. "Here in NYC it's against the law" In response to Reply # 12
to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk as an adult since the sidewalk is meant for walking, bicycles take up a decent amount of space and there's potential to hit or even worse run over folks.
If you do ride in the streets, navigate those friendly secondary and tertiary side streets.
"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.
Daughter has a couple of them. Her best friend moved away, although its a couple of miles from where we are now they have a friendship I don't ever really see stopping.
They met when my daughter was like 2 years old and have stayed best friends since. Now either one spends the night at the others or they face time each other to death. They also are non stop playing outside with other kids. This is her BEST friend. Their are still others where my daughter plays with non stop and still contacts them when she can't see them on the regular. It's a pretty cool thing to witness lasting relationships that involve your child in their friends. Like a lil cool ass gang lol.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79574 posts
Thu Mar-17-16 08:39 AM
9. "you never forget how to ride a bike" In response to Reply # 0
but roller skating... smh.
I looked like a damn fool when I tried it 10 years later with some girls in VA.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79574 posts
Thu Mar-17-16 01:57 PM
28. "i was bragging about who would fall more" In response to Reply # 26
nigga looked like a 21 year old Benjamin Button...shaking like an addict and shit. 2 girls holding my arms.
spent the rest of the night in the rail watching like a buster.
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16. "Mine plays outside non stop" In response to Reply # 0
I have to drag her in the house. All the neighborhood kids do. You always hear about kids not going outdoors anymore, I think it depends on the child though. Mine loves her games and tablets, but that's only if she can't get outside.
As for the bike you never forget how to ride. You may start off rough at first but you get back into the groove of it really quick. And man Eff that helmet. I'ma go just like I did as a kid when we were rough as shit and go helmetless while doing wheelies. Live dangerous!
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79574 posts
Thu Mar-17-16 01:58 PM
29. "once you turn 25 you should keep 2 wheels on the ground at all times" In response to Reply # 21
unless it's Xgames
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