Now, parents whose role had been little more than cheerleading chauffeurs have a chance to show their offspring what they can do on a bike other than a mamachari - the standard family transport that most Japanese use in their neighborhoods every day. To encourage parents to roll into the park with their kids, the federation reintroduced a category for riders aged 30 and over for the first time in three years at a recent event held in Kyoto Prefecture. With a new and very challenging activity to share, many of the family units are finding the sport is a perfect vehicle for improved communication and stronger emotional bonds. Satoshi Deguchi competes in the over-30s category at a BMX freestyle park competition held in Kyoto Prefecture on Nov.
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