Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Explorer Badge Post 2002

Activity badges are worn on the left arm and in the order in which they are earned.

To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the requirements listed in one of these alternatives:

 Alternative A - Competition and exhibition

1.       Participate regularly in a mountain biking discipline such as Downhill, Dirtjump, Four Cross (4X) or any other mountain bike sport as agreed by the leadership team. Show improvement over a period of time and show evidence of this improvement in a suitable form.

2.       Discuss the skills and techniques used in the chosen activity with a group of young people.

3.       Discuss the safety rules of the chosen activity. Explain to an appropriate adult how to use the skills learned in a responsible manner.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.

Notes

The Explorer Scout leader may not be a trained instructor and so appropriate qualified supervision must then be arranged.

Alternative B - Expedition

1.       Show an understanding of the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.

2.       Demonstrate an ability to control the bike over different types of terrain.

3.       Know what to do in the case of an accident. Have a basic knowledge of first aid, including the treatment of hypothermia.

4.       Be able to read a map well and to orientate it using identified features or by using a compass.

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

6.       Plan and carry out a two-day ride with not less than four hours' riding each day. (Explorer Scouts will need an event passport or to be accompanied by a leader with a Nights Away Permit)

7.       Be able to undertake emergency repairs in the field.

This need not be under expedition condition. Only the necessary emergency equipment needs to be carried and accommodation need not be under canvas.