Meeting Location: C.M. Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Bring: bike, helmet (absolutely no one may participate without a helmet), full water bottle, post-ride snack
Ages: Bike Day Trips are approved for Scouts of all ages. Siblings are welcome at parent discretion. Supervision: For Lions (Kindergarten) and Tigers (1st grade), parents are required to accompany them. For older Scouts, parents are encouraged to ride together with their Scout(s) as able.
Navigation: We will ride as a group north on the American Tobacco Trail toward Southpoint Mall and the ATT bridge crossing over I-40, then return to the starting point
Cost: no additional fee or cost
BSA Bike Safety Tips: Bicycle riding is fun, healthy and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Be cool—follow these basic safety tips when you ride. Wear a properly fitted helmet. Protect your brain; save your life! Bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by 85 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Adjust your bicycle to fit. Make sure you can stand over the top tube of your bicycle. Assure bicycle readiness. Make sure all parts are secure and working well. Assure that tires are fully inflated and brakes are working properly. See and be seen. Wear clothing that makes you more visible, such as bright neon or fluorescent colors. Wear reflective clothing or tape. Avoid riding at night. Watch for and avoid road hazards. Stay alert at all times. Be on the lookout for hazards, such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, animals, or anything that could cause you to crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, call out and point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you. Follow the rules of the road. Check and obey all local traffic laws. Always ride on the right side of the road in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow—not against it! Yield to traffic and watch for parked cars.
Advancement: This activity is likely to meet the following requirements:
Tigers Elective: Rolling Tigers 1-5
Webelos/AOL Elective: Fix It 4J
Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award: "Explore a local ... park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules."