Cycling

Cycling, an Arrow of Light Elective Adventure

The Arrow of Light Cub Scout handbook says, “Are you ready for a 10-mile bike ride? Gather your Scout Basic Essentials, check your bike and safety gear, and get ready to hit the open road or trail. Cycling is a wonderful way to travel and a great hobby to stay physically strong.“

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

Requirements:

1. Decide on gear and supplies you should bring for a long bike ride.
2. Discover how multi-gear bicycles work and how they benefit a rider.
3. Show how to lubricate a chain.
4. Pick a bicycle lock that you will use. Demonstrate how it locks and unlocks, how it secures your bicycle, and how you carry it while you are riding your bicycle.
5. Repair a flat tire.
6. With your patrol, pack, or family, use a map and plan a bicycle ride that is at least 10 miles.
7. With your patrol, pack, or family and using the buddy system, go on a bicycle ride that is a minimum of 10 miles.