Scout Cyclist

To earn your badge, complete the first two requirements:

• Use a bicycle that is properly equipped. Keep it in good working order for at least six months.
• Show that you can carry out essential maintenance and repairs, including:
  • Checking and adjusting the brakes
  • Checking and adjusting the gear change
  • Adjusting the seat and handlebars to a correct height
  • Removing a wheel and locating and repairing a puncture
  • Checking and adjusting your cycle helmet
  • Maintaining a set of lights

• Road cycling
• You can automatically complete this option if you gain Bikeability Level 2 or 3.Otherwise, here’s what you need to do for this option:
  • Explain what extra precautions you should take when cycling in the dark or in wet weather. Show you understand why motor vehicles take longer to stop in the wet.
  • Learn the basics of first aid and what to do if an accident happens.
  • Develop a working knowledge of map reading. Orientate a map using a compass or conspicuous features. Estimate distances and times taken to travel.
  • Plan and carry out an all-day cycle ride of at least 40 kilometres (25 miles).
  • Complete one of these:
    • Show you can control a cycle along a slalom course
    • Show you understand the Highway Code, including road signs and helmet use
• Off-road cycling
  • Show you understand the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.
  • Show you can control your cycle over different types of terrain.
  • Show you’re aware of the damage that may be caused to the environment through careless cycling across the countryside.
  • Learn the basics of first aid, including the treatment of hypothermia and find out what to do in the case of an accident.
  • Gain a working knowledge of map reading. Orientate a map using a compass or conspicuous features. Estimate distances and times taken to travel.
  • Plan and carry out an all-day ride of at least 30 kilometres (20 miles).
• External qualifications
• You can complete this option if you reach one of these standards:
  • The Gold Trix Award of the British Schools Cycling Association
  • Level 3 Go-MTB Award from Cycling Scotland, Sustrans, CTC or Scottish Cycling MBLA.