Fig. 1: Cyclin-F-Front
- Cloth: Green right twill
- Border: Merrowed
Fig. 2: Cyclin-F-Reverse
- Back: Gauze reinforced starched
Item Name: Cycling 1961 - 1968
Item ID: Cyclin-F
Collector Rating: 1
Requirements June 1952 until January 1969
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.
8. Demonstrate proper method of receiving, safeguarding, and delivering messages by bicycle.
(Note) Bicycle must be equipped with all necessary safety features as required by his state and local traffic laws.