Kids today are the first generation that has unfettered access to technology, a possibility that overwhelms us with a feeling of being epic. Such connection can be empowering but also blinding.

The other kids watch me as I struggle to breathe, leaning against the wall, tears streaming down ... These efforts not only restore environments but also empower communities to take action.

"Bicycles are a greener way to travel, less cost prohibitive to acquire and operate, and can be easily repaired with recycled parts," said Eric Supil, executive director of Trips for Kids Charlotte.

“We’re a body of bikers that exist solely to empower kids not to be afraid of the world ... and getting their biker names and vests, the walls come down. “They’re climbing on motorcycles ...