AOL Lock It Up

Before the meeting:

1. Gather bike locks and bikes.
2. Familiarize yourself with each of the different types of bike locks. Be able to lock the bike and unlock.
3. Set up two stations each with one bike, a chain lock, a cable lock, and a D-lock.

During the meeting:

1. Explain to Cub Scouts that a bicycle lock is an important part of bike gear. It keeps the bike safe and secure when parked.
2. Show the patrol the 3 different types of locks and demonstrate how they are used.
3. Divide patrol into two groups. Have them line up behind the two stations. Ask an adult to keep time and write it down.
4. Each Cub Scout will have a chance to lock and unlock each bike lock. They will be timed for all three locks together.
5. When you say “go,” the first Cub Scouts locks the first lock onto the bike. They then put their hands in the air and then unlock the lock. They place the first lock on the ground and start again with the second lock. Do the same for the third lock. When the third lock is unlocked from the bike, the adult stops the timer and writes down the time.
6. Do this again for each of the Cub Scouts.
7. Once everyone has been through each station, compare the times and see which group was able to open the locks fastest.
8. Ask following questions:
   • Why is it important we lock our bikes?
   • Where have you seen a bike rack to attach your bike to?
   • Which lock do you have for your bike and why did you choose it?