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{{Skills Header}}<br> __NOTOC__ {| border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" align="left" style="background: #F9F9F9; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: lightgrey; margin-right: 2em;" | align="left" | |- || <center>'''Contents'''</center> {| border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" align="left" style="background: #F9F9F9;" width="150" |- [[Cycling_Skills#Cycling_Special_Needs|Cycling Special Needs]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Safety|Bike Safety]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Trip Planning|Bike Trip Planning]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Helmet|Bike Helmet]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Cycling_Equipment|Cycling Equipment]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Riding_Skills|Bike Riding Skills]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Repair_Kit|Bike Repair Kit]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Setup|Bike Setup]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Maintenance|Bike Maintenance]] <br> {| border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" align="left" style="background: #F9F9F9;" width="130" |- [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Tires|Bike Tires]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Chain|Bike Chain]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Gears|Bike Gears]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Handlebars|Bike Handlebars]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Brakes|Bike Brakes]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Seat|Bike Seat]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Headset|Bike Headset]] <br> [[Cycling_Skills#Bike_Rodeo|Bike Rodeo]] |} |} [[Cycling Skills]] and bicycle maintenance are important parts of the [[Cub Scout]], [[Webelos]], and [[Boy Scout]] programs: * [[Cub Scouts]] can earn their [[Cub Scout Bicycling]] Belt Loop and Pin. * [[Webelos]] learn how to care for their bikes as a part of the [[Handyman|Webelos Handyman Activity Badge]]. * The [[Cycling|Cycling Merit Badge]] is an option for Eagle Scout. {{clear}} ==Resources== While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn {{PAGENAME}}. The only resources recommended by the BSA are those in the BSA materials. See the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]]. See the [[Cycling]] Merit Badge pamphlet and [[Guide to Safe Scouting]]. ==Cycling Special Needs== {{Shortcut|[[Cycling Special Needs]]}} Cycling can be an excellent activity for Scouts with [[Special Needs]] depending upon limitations set by their medical professionals that should be noted on their [[Medical Record]]s. 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 who are blind, deaf, paralyzed, or who have other special needs. * [http://www.ushandcycling.org/ US Handcycling Federation] - a non-profit corporation designed to create integrated cycling opportunities for wheelchair users and athletes with lower-mobility impairments. * Manufacturers of specialty cycles: [http://www.freedomryder.com/Superbike%20LC-1.htm Freedom Ryder] - [http://www.handcycle.com/ Lightning Handcycles] - [http://www.bike-on.com/ Bike-On.com] - [http://thebikerack.com/ The Bike Rack] - [http://www.freedextrikes.com/ Freedex Trikes] - [http://www.intrepidequipment.com/ Intrepid Equipment LLC] - [http://www.trailmate.com/ Trail Mate] * Organizations: [http://www.dsusa.org/ Disabled Sports USA] - [http://www.specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics] - [http://www.usaba.org/ United States Association of Blind Athletes] - [http://www.usacycling.org/clubs/ USA Cycling Local Clubs] - [http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/11383/11383-11383/2935 United Cerebral Palsy] - [http://www.usdeafcycling.org United States Deaf Cycling Association] - ==Bike Safety== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Safety]]}} *[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/bikesafety.aspx BSA Bike Safety Guidelines] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Bike Safety] - [http://bicyclesafe.com Bicycle Safety.com] - [http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/bikeinjuries.html Center for Disease Control] - [http://www.ou.edu/oupd/bikesafe.htm Oklahoma University Tips] - [http://firstaid.webmd.com/bicycle-safety WebMD Bike Safety] ;Videos *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1485_mountainbike-safety.htm Video: Bike Safety] ;Cub Scouts *[http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html Kids Health Bike Safety] - [http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration] - [http://www.bicyclesafetyforkids.com/ Bicycle Safety for Kids] - [http://www.usa.safekids.org/tier2_rl.cfm?folder_id=169 Safe Kids USA] ==Bike Trip Planning== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Trip Planning]]}} * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/basic+cycling+checklist.html REI: Basic Cycling Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/day+touring.html REI: Day Touring Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bicycle+touring+basics.html REI: Touring Basics-Trip Planning] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/touring+tips.html REI: Touring Tips] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/overnight+touring.html REI: Overnight Touring Checklist] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-plan-a-bike-tour-232318/ Plan a bike tour] ==Bike Helmet== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Helmet]]}} ;Videos [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bicycle+helmet.html REI Video: Helmets] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-fit-a-bicycle-helmet-261306/ Fit a bicycle helmet] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/110619_bicycle-safety-helmet.htm Bicycle Safety: Helmet] ==Cycling Equipment== {{Shortcut|[[Cycling Equipment]]}} *Bicycles: [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bicycle.html REI Video: Types of Bicycles] *Hydration: [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydrate.html REI: Hydration] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+bottles.html REI: Water Bottles] - *Clothing: [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+clothing.html REI: Clothing] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/cycling+shoes.html REI: Shoes] *Other: [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+lock.html REI: Locks] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/daypack.html REI: Daypacks] ;Video *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2129_pick-bicycle.htm Video: Selecting a Bike] ==Bike Riding Skills== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Riding Skills]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ride+downhill.html REI: Riding Downhill] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/riding+traffic.html REI: Riding in Traffic] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/essential+riding+skills.html REI: Riding Skills-Balance, Pedaling, Shifting, etc.] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/climb+hills.html REI: Riding Uphill] - ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-brake-on-a-bicycle-261297/ Brake on a bicycle] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-change-gears-on-a-bicycle-261298/ Change gears on a bicycle] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-maintain-good-cadence-while-pedaling-a-bicycle-261305/ Maintain good cadence while pedaling a bicycle] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-use-hand-signals-on-a-bicycle-276730/ Use hand signals on a bicycle] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/cycling+basics.html REI Videos: Basic Cycling Basics-Helmet, Seat Height, Hand Signals, Shifting] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2250_bicycle-fitting.htm Video: Cycling & Fitness] *Mountain Biking: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/92_mountain-biking.htm Video: Trail Riding] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2125_beginner-mountain-biking.htm Video: Mountain Biking] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1262_mountainbiking.htm Video: Mountain Biking 2] ==Bike Repair Kit== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Repair Kit]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/tool+kit+essentials.html REI: Tool Kit Essentials] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+tools.html REI: Tools] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/how-to-stock-a-bike-repair-kit-261302/ Stock a bike repair kit] ==Bike Setup== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Setup]]}} ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-unpack-a-bike-and-put-it-together-261311/ Unpack a bike and put it together] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+fit.html REI Video: Fitting Your Bike] ==Bike Maintenance== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Maintenance]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+maintenance.html REI: Maintenance Basics & Cleaning] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-take-care-of-your-bike-214797/ Take care of your bike] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-maintain-your-road-bike-67864/ Maintain your road bike] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-maintain-your-bicycle-with-the-basics-232374/ Maintain your bicycle with the basics] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-do-bicycle-repairs-128037/ Do bicycle repairs] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1547_road-bikes.htm Video: Maintenance] ==Bike Tires== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Tires]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire.html REI Video: Fixing a Flat Tire] ;Videos *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/110607_bicycle-maintenance-tire-pressure.htm Bicycle Maintenance: Tire Pressure] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/how-to-repair-a-punctured-tire-on-a-bike-176056/ Repair a punctured tire on a bike] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/sports/how-to-change-a-bicycle-tire-261303/ Change a bicycle tire] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147371_change-bicycle-tire.htm How to Change a Bicycle Tire] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147374_change-flat-bike-tire.htm How to Change a Flat Bike Tire] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2234_bicycle-change-flat-tire.htm Video: Fix a Flat] ==Bike Chain== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Chain]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+chain.html REI: Maintaining Your Chain] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-lubricate-and-clean-your-bicycle-chain-165970/ Lubricate and clean your bicycle chain] [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-oil-a-bicycle-chain-261304/ Oil a bicycle chain] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bike/outdoor-recreation/how-to-fix-a-bicycle-chain-124241/ Fix a bicycle chain] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147368_fix-bike-chain-that-has.htm How to Fix a Bike Chain That Has Fallen Off] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/110632_bicycle-maintenance-chain-lube.htm Bicycle Maintenance: Chain Lube] ==Bike Gears== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Gears]]}} ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bicycle/how-to-adjust-bicycle-gears-142013/ Adjust bicycle gears] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147369_fix-poorly-shifting-bicycle.htm How to Fix a Poorly Shifting Bicycle] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/110622_bicycle-maintenance-gears.htm Bicycle Maintenance: Gears] ==Bike Handlebars== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Handlebars]]}} ;Videos *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147377_adjust-bicycle-handlebars.htm How to Adjust Bicycle Handlebars] ==Bike Brakes== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Brakes]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/brakes.html REI: Checking Your Brakes] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-adjust-brakes-on-a-bicycle-142012/ Adjust brakes on a bicycle] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147355_replace-bikes-brake-pads.htm How to Replace a Bike's Brake Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/110623_bicycle-maintenance-brakes.htm Bicycle Maintenance: Brakes] ==Bike Seat== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Seat]]}} ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-adjust-your-saddle-to-the-correct-height-17132/ Adjust your saddle to the correct height] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-set-the-correct-seat-height-253306/ Set the correct seat height] ==Bike Headset== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Headset]]}} *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/headset.html REI: Headset] ;Videos *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/repair-a-bicycle/how-to-adjust-the-headset-on-a-bicycle-142011/ Adjust the headset on a bicycle] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/147361_adjust-bikes-headset.htm How to Adjust a Bike's Headset] ==Bike Rodeo== {{Shortcut|[[Bike Rodeo]]}} *[http://bicycling.about.com/od/organizedbikeevents/ss/bike_rodeo.htm How to Have a Bike Rodeo] - [http://www.ehow.com/how_2308293_organize-bike-rodeo-school.html Bike Rodeo Guide from eHow] - [http://www.acep.org/practres.aspx?id=21600 ACEP Bike Rodeo Guide] - [http://www.bicyclerodeo.org/ Bicycle Rodeo of America] - [http://usscouts.org/bbugle/bb9909/biker.html Baloo's Bugle Cub Scout Bike Rodeo] - [http://www.bicyclinglife.com/SafetySkills/BicycleRodeo.htm Bike Rodeo Info] ==See also== * [[Cub Scout Bicycling]] Belt Loop and Pin. * [[Webelos]] learn how to care for their bikes as a part of the [[Handyman|Webelos Handyman Activity Badge]]. * [[Cycling|Cycling Merit Badge]] is an option for Eagle Scout. * Skills: [[Outdoor Skills]] - [[First Aid Skills]] - [[Swimming Skills]] - [[Cycling Skills]] ==Disclaimers== '''Disclaimer''': This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, or formal training. Please note that the only materials recommended by the [[Boy Scouts of America]] are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current [[Cycling]] Merit Badge Pamphlet or the [[Boy Scout Handbook]]. {{PAGENAME}} recommendations are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations. See the [[Guide to Safe Scouting]]. * MeritBadge.Org [[Disclaimer]] [[Category:Skills]]

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