tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645169994371315314.post2218078951180775670..comments2024-03-01T05:17:40.167-08:00Comments on Yo Eddy !!: Bikes 'R' For Kids - Well, They Used To BeDan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645169994371315314.post-32520011742419833192010-03-18T23:08:09.167-07:002010-03-18T23:08:09.167-07:00Goofy update on this....
We attended a science fa...Goofy update on this....<br /><br />We attended a science fair at our kids school last weekend. While I was chatting with a person I know - noticed some guy walk in carrying his kids school project - and he was wearing an Ibis t-shirt. I didn't want to be rude to the person I was chatting with, so we continued our conversation.<br /><br />After the chat I excused to myself to hunt down fellow Ibis guy - the dude must ride - an Ibis shirt I tell you. Plus, his kids must attend this school and they probably ride. It must be! Maybe an actual riding pal for Ian.<br /><br />I cruised the crowded gym at least 3 times - no sign of Ibis dude. <br /><br />Damn....Dan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645169994371315314.post-74635742466395861442010-03-13T22:28:55.632-08:002010-03-13T22:28:55.632-08:00The bike culture just doesn't exist in the US....The bike culture just doesn't exist in the US. There's pockets of it - for adults - but not much for kids.<br /><br />My kid's school doesn't even allow bikes on school grounds. How's that for wacky? I guess it's too dangerous with the SUV/Mini Van parade that's scheduled every morning and afternoon to drop kids off and pick up. The no bikes rule is completely ignored on weekends however, since families use the playground and large lots for younger kids to ride around.<br /><br />Last night my son visited this facility with his little league team - place that provides coaching for baseball and football. Field with lights, indoor batting cages, pitching instruction with radar guns - all kinds of stuff. Place was packed with kids getting instruction from various coaches. This is a paid gig, though our visit was a freebie look see deal. Place was just another reminder for me how big these sports are for kids in the US - since I've basically ignored the mainstream sports since age 12 or so.<br /><br />I also get a kick out of the some of the dads - most packing a few extra pounds, wearing a sports cap and sweatshirt for various pro or college teams - watching their kids practice. "Normal" sports guys - though they obviously don't do much themselves. How many adults actually PLAY baseball or football? Percent must be in the negative range. Not that I'm Mr. Super Rider/Racer, but heading towards 50 myself, can't help but to feel a little smug. This now ends my coming across as Jerk section - which is not my intent - but anyone who rides a fair amount, knows where I'm coming from.<br /><br />Cool thing about bikes is the fact it can be a lifetime sport - something you actually do, instead watching other people play.Dan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645169994371315314.post-86309487196048433032010-03-13T05:41:43.541-08:002010-03-13T05:41:43.541-08:00Zactly my thoughts. I've pondered with all the...Zactly my thoughts. I've pondered with all the emphasis on soccer, football, basketball, all good stuff. But where is bicycling, now from my point of view, bicycling is multibenifitial, like transportatiion, energy conservation, a sport you can much easierly carry into your adult hood. Opps I gotta go, my bike is hollaring at me. :-)MrDaveyGiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761064063470978028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645169994371315314.post-11622423226023093752010-03-13T05:01:07.684-08:002010-03-13T05:01:07.684-08:00I also wonder why more kids don't get into Bik...I also wonder why more kids don't get into Bike Riding. I was hoping my Grandson would be my biking buddy, but every time I see him he asked me to buy him a Fourwheeler, ugh.mrbillhttp://bikenbreakfast.comnoreply@blogger.com