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numbers 1, 3 and 4 are in the top 10 reasons folks hang up their helmets.
#1 is #1 - riding is about risk minimization, and when you have defenseless people depending upon you, you can never minimize the risk sufficiently to offset that responsibility.
#3 If your partner is not supportive of your riding, then don't do it - rides become a battle and God forbid you are killed, you saddle your partner with an immense amount of guilt: perhaps there was something else they could have done or more forcefully told you to stop riding.
#4 this is a basic fact - you can't ignore it or work around it. If that fact and realization are impacting your ability to focus and concentrate even the slightest bit, that fear will flash to the absolute forefront of your mind at the time you need your concentration and skills the most - when confronted with real danger.
I would be sorry to see you hang up your helmet, jacket and gloves my friend, but, like starting to ride, it is ultimately your decision and no one would or should try to sway you otherwise.
If I can suggest: take it off road. dirt biking and trail riding can be a very safe and enjoyable pursuit and the kids might like it (and I bet you would too).
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