My wife and I used to ride bikes. They are fun, but dangerous. I had a few scrapes and my wife has been over the bonnet of a car that pulled out in front of her

My wife and I used to ride bikes. They are fun, but dangerous. I had a few scrapes and my wife has been over the bonnet of a car that pulled out in front of her. If you are considering getting a bike, get proper training and buy the right gear. I did the UK IAM Advanced training, which was very helpful in keeping me alive. If you can't afford decent protective gear, then you can't afford to ride to a bike. Pillion riders often come off wore than riders in accidents. If anyone ever offers you a ride on the back of the bike, do not accept unless: * They are an experienced rider. * You are 100% sure they don't try to show off (particularly applies to girls on the back of men's bikes). * You have the right gear (a well fitting helmet, gloves, leather and boots as a minimum). I suggest you try to impress the above on your offspring as well.