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@skydancer
Good question. About 60% of children get cycle training and do learn the skills to ride. We don't see that many riding perhaps because of the perception that riding a bike is riskier than it really is. 'Danger campaigning' doesn't help, nor does the media and nor do some cyclists who dress as if they are going into battle