Cyclist Khaki

Cyclist Scout Badge Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Cyclist was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

The badge was changed to the Messenger in 1947  

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Demonstrate that he owns or has the use of, and has used satisfactorily for at least six months, a cycle, properly equipped and in good working order. He must be willing to use it in the Queen’s service if called upon at any time in case of emergency.

 (2) Demonstrate that he can effect simple repairs which might the following at the discretion of the Examiner: change tyre and tube, mend a puncture, replace a brake, adjust a wheel  bearing or any part of the machine. 

(3) Demonstrate that he knows the Highway Code, traffic signals, lighting-up times, road signs, national system of road numbering and is able to read a road map.  Note. A Scout who has passed the Cycling Proficiency Test  of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents qualifies  automatically for part 3 of this badge. 

(4) Repeat correctly a verbal message after a ride of at least one hour’s duration or after two miles at Scout Pace.  If a cycle is not available for use or ownership, the following can be substituted for Sections 1 and 2 : Demonstrate that he can observe, remember and report  verbally in the following circumstances :—witness an incident  or occurrence or observe over an area for not less than five  minutes, and then walk or run at Scout Pace for not less than  three miles. On arrival at the specified spot to which he is directed he must report first verbally and then in writing, giving a full and complete account of what he has witnessed or observed.       

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR