Cub Scout Bicycling

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Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop & Pin resources include the Cub Scout Bicycling Worksheet

with cross-references for related Cub Scout Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos requirements. Cub Scout Bicycling is great if you like to ride a bike or want to learn! ◄ Prev - Next ►

The Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop is an option for the Webelos Sportsman Activity Badge.

The Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop and Pin help prepare Scouts for the Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge.

Bicycling Belt Loop and Pin
Bicycling Sports Belt Loop Bicycling Sports Pin (line drawing, actual pins are color)

The Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop and Pin are a part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may earn this award in a Family, Den, Pack, school, or community setting. Tiger Cubs must be always accompanied by their Adult Partner.

1 Cub Scout Bicycling Requirements
- 1.1 Belt Loop Requirements
- 1.2 Sports Pin Requirements
2 Notes
3 Requirement resources
4 Related awards
5 See also
6 External links

Cub Scout Bicycling Requirements

Belt Loop Requirements

Complete these three requirements:

Explain the rules of safe bicycling to your den leader or adult partner.
Demonstrate how to wear the proper safety equipment for bicycling.
Show how to ride a bike safely. Ride for at least half an hour with an adult partner, your family, or den.

Sports Pin Requirements

Earn the Bicycling belt loop, and complete requirement 1 below, and so four more of the following requirements:

Make a chart to record at least 10 hours of bicycling. (Required)
Participate in a pack, den, or community bike rodeo.
Demonstrate how to repair a flat tire on a bicycle.
Make a poster illustrating different types of early bikes and show it to your den.
Give a demonstration to your den or pack on the proper use of safety equipment and gear.
With the help of a parent or adult partner, register or reregister your bicycle.
Go on a "bicycle hike" with your family or den. Obey traffic rules related to bicycling.
Repair or restore a nonfunctioning bicycle to a safe condition. Include the installation of all proper safety devices.
Visit a bicycle race or exhibition.
Help set up a bike rodeo or bike competition for your pack.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, 2003 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34299)

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Notes

Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Requirement resources

A Free Workbook is Available!

with the maps, charts, links, and checklists you need!
There is also a printable requirements page.

Merit Badge & Rank Workbooks
Webelos Activity & Rank Workbooks
Cub Scout Belt Loop Workbooks

Your handbook is your primary reference. See Cycling Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: Cycling Merit Badge Pamphlet - Bike Safety - Equipment - Skills - Maintenance - Seat - Bike Rodeo

Belt Loop Requirement Resources

1, 2, 3. Bike Safety

Pin Requirement Resources

1. The Riding Chart you need is in the Cub Scout Bicycling Worksheet.
2. Bike Rodeo
3. Repair a flat tire on a bicycle.
4. Wikipedia: History of the Bicycle - Pedaling History - Bicycle History
5. Bike Safety
7. A "bicycle hike" is a bike ride of typically less than an hour for Cub Scouts.
8. Repairing: Bike Tires - Bike Chain - Bike Gears - Bike Handlebars - Bike Brakes - Bike Seat
10. Bike Rodeo

Related awards

Tiger Cub Scout

Tiger Cub Electives

Tiger Elective 37. Take a Bike Hike (bike ride) for Cub Scout Bicycling Pin requirement #7.
Tiger Elective 38. Visit a bicycle shop to learn how to fix a flat tire for Cub Scout Bicycling Pin requirement #3.

Wolf Cub Scout 9e. Bike safety is the same as Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop requirement #1.

Bear Cub Scout

14a. Know the rules for bike safety...register - See Bicycling Belt Loop requirement #1 & Pin #6
14b. Learn to ride a bike... - See Bicycling Belt Loop requirement #3
14d. Change a tire on a bicycle... - See Bicycling Pin requirement #3
14f. Ride a bike for 1 mile... - See Bicycling Pin requirement #7
14g. Plan and take a family bike hike. - See Bicycling Pin requirement #7