Bears on Bikes

Bears on Bikes, a Bear Elective Adventure

The Bear Cub Scout handbook says,”Get together with your den, pack, or family to go on a bike ride. In this Adventure, you’ll learn what to wear to ride your bike safely and some basic maintenance. Then get ready for a bike ride. Grab your helmet, check your tires, and take a buddy to head out on another Cub Scout Adventure.“

Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!

Requirements:

  1. Show how to properly wear a bicycle helmet.
  2. Decide what you should wear when riding a bike.
  3. Demonstrate proper hand signals.
  4. Demonstrate how to adjust saddle height.
  5. Demonstrate how to operate brakes.
  6. Learn how to use a pump to inflate your tires. Discuss why riding with low-pressure or flat tires is unsafe and can cause damage to your bike.
  7. With your den, pack, or family, follow the buddy system, and go on a 30-minute bike ride.