Fig. 1: Cyclin-C5-Front
- Cloth: Lightweight tan right twill
- Embroidery: Cotton lock stitch
Fig. 2: Cyclin-C5-Reverse
- Back: Plain NO imprint with starch
Item Name: Cycling 1939 - 1943
Item ID: Cyclin-C5
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements October 1936 until May 1940
1. Ride 25 consecutive miles on each of two days each month for a period of three months; in other words, six rides of 25 miles each during the three months. He shall submit to the Merit Badge Counselor a report of the rides taken, including dates, routes traveled and interesting things observed.
2. After the three-month conditioning period in Requirement No. 1, ride a bicycle 50 miles in ten hours.
3. Repair a puncture.
4. Take apart and clean a bicycle and put it together again properly.
5. Know and demonstrate safety precautions on the road.
6. Go on a scouting expedition over a route selected by the Merit Badge Counselor, and make a report; also report correctly verbal messages in connection with this expedition.
7. Read and follow a course laid out on a map.
Requirements December 1940 until June 1952
1. Ride 25 consecutive miles on each of two days each month for a period of three months; in other words, six rides of 25 miles each during the three months. He shall submit to the Merit Badge Counselor a report of the rides taken, including dates, routes traveled and interesting things observed.
2. After the three-month conditioning period in Requirement No. 1, ride a bicycle 50 miles in ten hours.
3. Repair a puncture.
4. Take apart and clean a bicycle and put it together again properly.
5. Know and demonstrate safety precautions on the road.
6. Go on a scouting expedition over a route selected by the Merit Badge Counselor, and make a report; also report correctly verbal messages in connection with this expedition.
7. Read and follow a course laid out on a map.
(Note) Bicycle must be equipped with all necessary safety features as required by his state and local traffic laws.