Scouting Badges Courses

• Be able to mount and dismount properly
• Understand the need for keeping the bicycle in a roadworthy condition, and how to do this
• Be able to clean and oil a bicycle. Show how to pump up the tyres and how to mend a puncture
• Understand the need for keeping a bicycle locked when leaving it unattended
• Make a poster to promote road safety to pedestrians or cyclists.
• Understand the need for lights and reflective clothing. Discuss with your leader or other Cub Scouts the safety measures necessary for riding in poor conditions
• Under observation, in a safe place, go for a short ride to show that you can ride safely and confidently

• check and adjust the brakes
• check and adjust the gear change
• adjust the seat and handlebars to a correct height
• remove a wheel and locate and repair a puncture
• check and adjust your cycle helmet
• maintain a set of lights

• Explain what extra precautions should be taken when cycling in the dark or in wet weather. Understand why motor vehicles take longer to stop in the wet
• Demonstrate an ability to control a cycle along a slalom course.
• Show an understanding of the Highway Code, including road signs and helmet use
• Have a basic knowledge of first aid and what to do in the case of accidents
• Have a working knowledge of map reading. Be able to orientate a map using a compass or conspicuous features. Be able to estimate distances and times taken to travel