Mountain Biking

Choose one of The Following Options:

1) Competition and exhibition

• Regularly participate in a mountain biking discipline such as downhill, dirt jump, four cross (4X) or any other mountain bike sport as agreed by the leadership team. Show how you’ve improved over time and show evidence of this.

• Talk to a group of young people about the skills and techniques of your chosen discipline.

• Talk to an appropriate adult about the safety rules in mountain biking and how to use the skills you’ve learned responsibly.

• Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations. Talk about your performance and ways you could improve with the examiner or instructor.

2) Expedition

• Plan and carry out a two-day ride with at least four hours’ riding each day. At least 75 per cent of the ride must be off-road, with a minimum of 50 per cent on unsurfaced tracks.

• Read a map well and orientate it using map features or a compass.

• Explain what to do in case of an accident. Ensure you have a basic knowledge of first aid, including how to treat hypothermia.

• Give reasonable estimates of times of transit, over distances in different terrains.

• Show that you are able to control your bike over different types of terrain.

• Show that you understand the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.

• Be able to perform emergency repairs in the field as listed for a T1 Mountain Bike Permit.

FROM OFFICIAL SCOUT BADGE SITE

Reference to Requirements shown in  [Purple]

You will fully complete the badge if:

• You learn mountain biking for 6 to 12 months OR

• Join a mountain biking group for 6-12 months WHERE YOU

  • Cover a mountain biking discipline agreed with your leader such as

    • • Downhill

      • Dirt Jump

      • Four Cross (4X)

• Participate in competitions or demonstrate your skills in your group

  • Discuss your performance with your Instructor and Explorer Leader

  • Share what you've enjoyed with other Explorers

Alternatively you will fully complete the badge if:

• You plan a 2-day biking expedition / trip where you

  • Spend at least 4 hours cycling each day

  • At least 75% 'Off Road' and 50% on natural unpaved tracks

  • Use a map and compass for navigation

  • Properly plan your trip before hand

    • • Risk Assessments

      • Costs

      • Estimated Times & Routes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of first aid and emergency bike repairs

Safety & Emergencies

• Explain to your leader how you would deal with:

  • Tyre punctures & Blown Sidewalls

  • Chain falling off bike

  • Loose brake cable

• Explain how you would deal with common first aid scenarios and what to pack in a first aid kit

• Explain how you would treat heatstroke and hypothermia

[1.c, 2.c & 2.f]