A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading(theatlantic.com)
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A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/07/kids-biking-decline/683377/
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My single-parent Mom worked two jobs to support me and my two brothers, so she wasn't able to drive us very often. Fortunately, I had a pretty inexpensive bike that I used at least twice a day during the school year and 10x per day during summer vacations. During high school, I'd ride 7 miles each way to visit friends and sometimes had to ride through the forest (scary) at night, which is why I got my license as soon as I turned 16.
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