Get together with your den, pack, or family to go on a bike ride. You will learn about what to take, how to make sure your bike is ready, and then go for a ride! Grab your helmet, check your tires, and a buddy to head out on another Cub Scout Adventure.
Safety MomentPrior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
The use of push or balance bikes, training wheels, tricycles, or adaptive bikes are acceptable if the Cub Scout has not learned how to ride a bicycle.
Electric or hybrid bikes are not allowed in Scouting activities.
Before starting this Adventure:
During the Adventure:
Show how to properly wear a bicycle helmet. Show you can take off and put on without help.
Decide what you should wear when riding a bike.
Learn about different types of bikes and when/where you might ride these different types.
Demonstrate you can start and stop your bicycle without help.
Demonstrate proper hand signals.
With your den, pack, or family, follow the buddy system and take a bike ride.
Show how to properly wear a bicycle helmet. Show you can take off and put on without help.
Cub Scouts demonstrate how to properly wear a helmet.
Decide what you should wear when riding a bike.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts demonstrate what clothes to wear when going for a bike ride.
Cub Scouts choose proper clothes and gear for a safe bike ride.
Learn about different types of bikes and when/where you might ride these different types.
Cub Scouts learn about different types of bikes.
Demonstrate you can start and stop your bicycle without help.
Cub Scouts demonstrate starting and stopping a bike.
Demonstrate proper hand signals.
Cub Scouts demonstrate hand signals while riding a bike.
With your den, pack, or family, follow the buddy system and take a bike ride.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts go for a bike ride with their buddy.
