[Pan_Yan]

The most dangerous thing I had as a kid was my bike. Used in combination with busy streets, construction sites, irrigation ditches, and makeshift ramps it's no minor miracle I didn't spend more time in the hospital. The only possible explanation for my continued existence is the constant, fervent prayers of my parents during my youth.

Of course we roamed dozens of miles from home on our bikes, something that would be impossible for my kids.

[Cloverfarm]

I, too, rode for miles on my bike, without a helmet of course.

Did the same on my horse. Although now after several falls and a couple of concussions I do wear a riding helmet.

The most dangerous things we kids played with were horses adn ponies. I wish I had a nickel for every fall (er, flying dismount) I went through. No helmet, and sometimes no saddle or bridle either. One old horse we made pull a toboggan with a harness made of miscellaneous straps and baler twine. He was a good sport and did not kick us to bits.