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My parents let me do this (early to mid 2010's) and I'm eternally grateful for it. Going out 10, 20, 30 km on my own at that age really expanded my horizons. I can't imagine how different my outlook would be if I was banned from leaving the cul-de-sac, like one of my friends was. I've found that even to this day I'm the most adventurous and the most willing to risk uncomfortable situations out of all my friends.
The sheer amount of exercise is a huge benefit. Riding all day (to a friends house in the next town over or to check out an abandoned factory you heard about or cool spot by a river) 30 km/20 miles was nothing. Im baffled by it. That is some serious cardio.