Tyke on Bike

[Richard]

This kid couldn't have been more than three years old. His bike was battery powered, and really moved fast. I would guess there are all kinds of laws against this in the US, but he sure was one happy kid.

http://rsinmadrid.smugmug.com/photos/194880933-L.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

[Skippy]

This kid couldn't have been more than three years old. His bike was battery powered, and really moved fast. I would guess there are all kinds of laws against this in the US, but he sure was one happy kid.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Some toys are not toys, they are capable of causing serious injury.
These little bikes are a classic example.

I like the Shot, the child does not look as young as you say, probably because of how he is dressed and the scale of the Bike.

Looks like he really knows what he's doing :D
Hopefully his parents closely supervise his riding.

Great Shot Richard :thumb .... Skippy :D
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[Richard]

Some toys are not toys, they are capable of causing serious injury.
These little bikes are a classic example.

I like the Shot, the child does not look as young as you say, probably because of how he is dressed and the scale of the Bike.

Looks like he really knows what he's doing :D
Hopefully his parents closely supervise his riding.

Great Shot Richard :thumb .... Skippy :D
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Thanks, Skippy. Yeah, one problem with that shot is that there's nothing in it to let you judge the scale. This should help:

http://rsinmadrid.smugmug.com/photos/169137806-M.jpg

The other kid was on a normal toy that you push with your feet. Needless to say, he was dying of envy. :rofl

Cheers,

[kdog]

The kid's got all the right gear on EXCEPT for no gloves. That's a big nono, because if he falls, he can get some serious hand damage. :nono

Nice shot!

-joel

[Richard]

The kid's got all the right gear on EXCEPT for no gloves. That's a big nono, because if he falls, he can get some serious hand damage. :nono

Nice shot!

-joel

Good point, Joel. I'm guessing that the parents aren't the cautious sort. :rolleyes

Cheers,

[saurora]

Cute picture Richard, but Joel is so right...stupid parents not putting protective gloves on those soft baby hands!!! I'm not so sure one that young should be riding it even with the right gear. :rolleyes

[Awais Yaqub]

:huh Very cool :clap

[Richard]

Cute picture Richard, but Joel is so right...stupid parents not putting protective gloves on those soft baby hands!!! I'm not so sure one that young should be riding it even with the right gear. :rolleyes

Thanks, Susan. The first time I saw that little kid zipping around the plaza I thought the parents had to be insane. Gloves or no gloves, that's got to be dangerous. But hey, I just take the pics.

Regards,

[Richard]

:huh Very cool :clap

Glad you liked it, Awais. :thumb

[DaddyO]

In the US, as I am sure elsewhere, there are laws and then there is reallity.
We don't see this on the paved streets locally but it is out there on the dirt tracks and mountain trails. Amazes me everytime I see the little ones allowed to put themselves at risk on fast machines. Still don't know what to think about it. On the one hand I am good with it. On the other where are his gloves? :scratch