Children as passengers

[DesmosDromos]

I need a "maybe" option.

My daughter has wanted to ride with me for a while. My response was when you can reach the pegs we'll see. She's gonna be 8 at the end of the month and can definitely reach the pegs at this point. The Corbin I have for my ST has a backrest which makes me feel a bit better about having her on the bike. Of course, she'd still need gear before I'd consider it.

I'm torn because, it's something I get so much enjoyment out of, but there's that risk there. I'm OK with it for myself, but I'm not certain I'm ready to make that decision for her. If my wife signs off on it (a big if, I think), I'd like to take her on some short rides. I agree with others that even at this age, holding on appropriately and not nodding off are concerns for me. I'd like her to have the experience of riding, though and memories of having her dad take her for a ride on his bike.

[redxblack]

I also had my first dirtbike at 9 years old and I didn't own a helmet.  My mom and I laugh about that now......

Now it seems like kids have to wear a helmet to play checkers!

[Grampa]

Now it seems like kids have to wear a helmet to play checkers!

only when you play x-treeeeem checkers

[NorDog]

Who are we to say that these people shouldn't ride!?!   



Besides, safety can be taken too far.  I actually new a BMW technician who broke an arm (or was it a leg?) after servicing the "Safer Cycle" shown below.