Crackle said:Don't feel guilty. Unfortunately some lessons are learned the hard way despite our best efforts to pass on our own certain knowledge. My kids have certainly been no strangers to stitches and glue.
I am impressed though. Were they going to cycle back up the hill at the end of their school day, accident notwhithstanding?
MY sentiments are similar....Ice and leaves have been the downfall (literally) of many an experienced cyclist, so they would probaably have been alright on any other trip.
Kids "have" to learn their limits and often this is done the hard way....