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Remember the Pins are for the scout doing
their best to learn about the sport or academic
activity, and by putting the new techniques
to practice with fellow scouts, in their
community, or working with an adult.
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| Earn the Bicycling beltloop, complete requirement
1 below, and do four additional requirements |
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Record on a chart at least 25 hours of bicycling.
(Required)
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Participate in a pack, den, or community
bike rodeo.
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Demonstrate how to repair a flat tire on
a bicycle.
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Make a poster illustrating different types
of early bikes and show it to your den.
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Demonstrate to your den or pack the use of
proper bicycling safety equipment.
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With the help of a parent or adult partner,
reister or reregister your bicycle.
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Go on "bicycle hike" with your
family or den. Obey traffic rules related
to bicycling.
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Repair or restore a nonfunctioning bicycling
to a safe condition. Include the installation
of all proper safety devices.
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Visit a bicycle race or exhibition.
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Help set up a bike rodeo of bike competition
for your pack.
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| I Certify That _________________________________________ Has
Completed The Minimum Requirements |
| Adult Teammate Signature: ____________________________________________ |
Date: ____________________ |
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Riding Safety Tips
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Be equipped properly (including reflectors!).
Always wear a helmet.
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Obey traffic signs and signals.
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Never ride against traffic.
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Follow lane markings.
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Use hand signals.
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Choose the best way to turn left: signaling
and turning from the left lane, or riding
to the far-side crosswalk and walking your
bike across the street.
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Ride in a straight line.
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Don't pass on the right.
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Don't weave between parked cars or cars stopped
in traffic.
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Ride slowly on sidewalks.
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Keep your bike in good repair.
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Watch for cars pulling out in front of you.
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Scan the road behind you (you might want
to have a rearview mirror.
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Use lights at night.
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Avoid road hazards.
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Dress appropriately.
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Know how to stop suddenly.
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Use a pack or rack to carry things.
Resources
Contact the following for information on
bicycling in your community:
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AAA traffic consultants
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Bicycle clubs / organizations
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Bicycle shops
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Local government bicycle coordinator
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Parks and recreation department
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Physical education teachers
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Police department safety officers
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