To earn your badge, complete the first two requirements:

1. Use a bicycle that is properly equipped with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride.

   Keep it in good working order for at least six months.

2. Show that you can carry out essential maintenance and repairs, including:

   • Checking and adjusting the brakes
   • Checking and adjusting the gear change
   • Adjusting the seat and handlebars to a correct height
   • Removing a wheel and locating and repairing a puncture
   • Checking and adjusting your cycle helmet
   • Maintaining a set of lights

Then choose one of the following options:

1. Road cycling

   1. Explain what extra precautions you should take when cycling in the dark or in wet weather. Show you understand why motor vehicles take longer to stop in the wet.
   2. Learn the basics of first aid and what to do if an accident happens.
   3. Develop a working knowledge of map reading. Show you can orientate a map, either using a compass or local landmarks. Show you can estimate distances and the time they’d take to travel.
   4. Plan and carry out an all-day cycle ride, aiming for at least 25 miles (40 kilometres).
   5. Complete one of these:
      • Show you can control a cycle along a slalom course
      • Show you understand the Highway Code, including traffic signs and helmet use

2. Off-road cycling

   1. Show you understand good practise to follow when off-road cycling, including the advice in the Countryside Code or the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
   2. Show you can control your cycle over different types of terrain.
   3. Show you’re aware of the damage that may be caused to the environment through careless cycling across the countryside.
   4. Learn the basics of first aid, including the treatment of hypothermia and find out what to do in the case of an accident.
   5. Develop a working knowledge of map reading. Show you can orientate a map, either using a compass or local landmarks. Show you can estimate distances and the time they’d take to travel.
   6. Plan and carry out an all-day ride, aiming for at least 20 miles (30 kilometres).