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Note that he Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge does not specify the type of cycle that is to be used. Scouts have completed Cycling Merit Badge using traditional bicycles, specially adapted bicycles, handcycles, three-wheel bicycles, and quadracycles. Local riding clubs, national organizations, and manufactures can assist those with many special needs.
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Note that he Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge does not specify the type of cycle that is to be used. Scouts have completed Cycling Merit Badge using traditional bicycles, specially adapted bicycles, handcycles, tricycles, and quadracycles. Local riding clubs, national organizations, and manufactures can assist those with many special needs.
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Resources include the Cycling merit badge worksheet Adobe Acrobat PDF, links, and cross-references to related badges and awards.  ◀Prev  -  Next ▶ 

This is the Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge.
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Bicycling belt loop and pin.
Cycling merit badge is an option for the Eagle Scout rank.
Scouts can choose to earn Hiking or Swimming instead.
Cycling merit badge
Image:Cycling.jpg
Status: Eagle-required
Created: 1911
Discontinued: no
BSA Advancement ID: 039
Requirements revision: 2005
Latest pamphlet revision: 2008

Contents

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“ Since 1911, hundreds of thousands of Scouts have made the most of their two-wheel adventures by earning the Cycling merit badge. Whether you just got your first bicycle or have been cycling for years, you will learn more about your bike and what it can do by working on the requirements for this badge. ”


Note that he Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge does not specify the type of cycle that is to be used. Scouts have completed Cycling Merit Badge using traditional bicycles, specially adapted bicycles, handcycles, tricycles, and quadracycles. Local riding clubs, national organizations, and manufactures can assist those with many special needs.

The Cycling merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.



Cycling requirements

  1. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while cycling, including hypothermia, heat reactions, frostbite, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, snakebites, blisters, and hyperventilation.
  2. Clean and adjust a bicycle. Prepare it for inspection using a bicycle safety checklist. Be sure the bicycle meets local laws.
  3. Show your bicycle to your counselor for inspection. Point out the adjustments or repairs you have made. Do the following:
    a. Show all points that need oiling regularly.
    b. Show points that should be checked regularly to make sure the bicycle is safe to ride.
    c. Show how to adjust brakes, seat level and height, and steering tube.
  4. Describe how to brake safely with foot brakes and with hand brakes.
  5. Show how to repair a flat. Use an old bicycle tire.
  6. Take a road test with your counselor and demonstrate the following:
    a. Properly mount, pedal, and brake including emergency stops.
    b. On an urban street with light traffic, properly execute a left turn from the center of the street; also demonstrate an alternate left turn technique used during periods of heavy traffic.
    c. Properly execute a right turn.
    d. Demonstrate appropriate actions at a right-turn-only lane when you are continuing straight.
    e. Show proper curbside and road-edge riding. Show how to safely ride along a row of parked cars.
    f. Cross railroad tracks properly.
  7. Describe your state’s traffic laws for bicycles. Compare them with motor-vehicle laws. Know the bicycle-safety guidelines.
  8. Avoiding main highways, take two rides of 10 miles each, two rides of 15 miles each, and two rides of 25 miles each. You must make a report of the rides taken. List dates, routes traveled, and interesting things seen.*
  9. After fulfilling requirement 8, lay out on a road map a 50-mile trip. Stay away from main highways. Using your map, make this ride in eight hours.
  • The bicycle must have all required safety features. It must be registered as required by your local traffic laws.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2012 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765)

The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator.
Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.


Notes

Worksheet A FREE workbook for Cycling is available here! Adobe Acrobat PDF
with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need!
Or click here to print just the Cycling requirements. 		meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of
Boy Scout merit badge workbooks,
Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.
  1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
  2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
  3. Cycling merit badge is on the Eagle Scout required list (requirement 3.j.). It is one choice of a group of three merit badges on the list: the other two choices are Hiking and Swimming.


Requirement resources

Cycling can be a part of your Troop Physical Fitness Program.

Note: The Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge does not specify the type of cycle that is to be used. Scouts have completed Cycling Merit Badge using traditional bicycles, specially adapted bicycles, handcycles, three-wheel bicycles, and quadracycles. Local riding clubs, national organizations, and manufactures can assist those with many special needs. See Cycling Special Needs.

1. First Aid: Hypothermia - Heat Reactions - Frostbite - Dehydration - Insect Stings - Tick Bites - Snakebites - Blisters - Hyperventilation

2, 3. Bike Maintenance A sample Bicycle Safety Checklist in the Cycling Worksheet.

3. Bike Maintenance - Bike Chain - Bike Gears - Bike Brakes - Bike Seat - Bike Headset (Steering tube)
4. Bike Riding Skills
5. Bike Tires
6. Bike Riding Skills
7. State Bike Laws & Motor Vehicle Laws -Bicycle Laws in Your State
8, 9. The Ride Logs are in the Cycling Worksheet.
See Cycling Skills for many more resources.
 Cycling can be a part of your Troop Physical Fitness Program.


Related awards

Sports-related awards


See also

Boy Scout portal
Varsity Scout portal
Venturing portal

Merit Badge information


External links


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