This is what you need to do to earn your badge:
1: Regularly use a bicycle, which is the right size for you, with a cycle helmet
Please bring your bicycle this Sunday afternoon and have it ready to ride. Please also make sure you have your cycle helmet with you.
2: Show you can clean and oil a bicycle. Show how to pump up the tyres and mend a puncture.
If you have a bicycle pump and a valve that fits your tyres please bring it with you. If not don’t worry we will help and guide you.
3: Explain why you must lock up a bicycle when you leave it unattended.
If you have a lock for your bicycle please bring it with you and show us how it works. If not, once again, don’t worry we will help and guide you.
4: Make a poster to promote road safety to pedestrians or cyclists.
It would be great if you can make a poster before Sunday and bring it with you; but if you don’t have time or you would like us to give you some ideas then you may always bring one to one of our Cub meetings in a week or two.
5: Talk to your leader or other Cubs about the safety measures you need to take when you cycle in bad weather.
Have a think about what types of bad weather there are and what you should do to stay safe.
6: Choose one of these two options:
Finish all the tasks for the option you choose
A: Road safety
- Show that you can mount and dismount your bike properly.
- Show how to keep your bicycle in a roadworthy condition. Why is it important?
- Explain why it’s important to use lights and reflective clothing.
Go for a short ride in a safe place to show an adult that you can ride safely and confidently.
- Find out about the safety equipment you need for cycling off-road.
- Show that you’re able to control your bike over different types of terrain.
- Find out where, in your local area, is safe to cycle off-road.
- Plan and carry out a five-mile cycle ride off-road.
On Sunday we will cover both options but will focus on option B
Cyclocross event & practice rules:
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Cubs MUST be confident cyclists, able to lift their bike and get on and off without help.
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Bikes MUST be roadworthy.
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Helmets MUST be worn at all times when on the bike.
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Long trousers and a top with sleeves should be worn to protect arms and legs.
