Mountain Biking
To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the requirements listed in one of these alternatives:
Alternative A - Competition and exhibition
Alternative B - Expedition
Alternative A - Competition and exhibition
- 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.
- Discuss the skills and techniques used in the chosen activity with a group of young people.
- Discuss the safety rules of the chosen activity. Explain to an appropriate adult how to use the skills learned in a responsible manner.
- Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.
Alternative B - Expedition
- Show an understanding of the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate an ability to control the bike over different types of terrain.
- Know what to do in the case of an accident. Have a basic knowledge of first aid, including the treatment of hypothermia.
- Be able to read a map well and to orientate it using identified features or by using a compass.
- Give reasonable estimates of times of transit over distances in different terrains.
- 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)
- Be able to undertake emergency repairs in the field.