“Look Ma! No Hands” refers to a kid riding his bike without using his hands; a risky act of courage and daring. Family elders used the term as a warning sign when kids were showing off. I’d have scoffed at today’s kids (“chicken!”) wearing helmets while riding their bike. Falling off and skinning up your body was how you learned […]
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Look Ma! No Hands…
"Look Ma! No Hands" refers to a kid riding his bike without using his hands; a risky act of courage and daring.
Family elders used the term as a warning sign when kids were showing off. I'd have scoffed at today's kids ("chicken!") wearing helmets while riding their bike. Falling off and skinning up your body was how you learned to ride.
Yet, in my 60's I rode my bike for miles and insisted on wearing a helmet. While the crash probability might be slim, a helmet protects against a traumatic head injury.
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