7. Using the BSA buddy system, complete all of the requirements for ONE of the following options: road biking OR mountain biking.<\/p>\n

b. Mountain Biking<\/p>\n

(1) Take a trail ride with your counselor and demonstrate <\/span>the following:<\/p>\n

(a) Properly mount, pedal, and brake, including emergency stops.<\/p>\n

(b) Show shifting skills as applicable to climbs and obstacles.<\/p>\n

(c) Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists, including when to yield the right-of-way.<\/p>\n

(d) Show proper technique for riding up and down hills.<\/p>\n

(e) Demonstrate how to correctly cross an obstacle by either going over the obstacle on your bike or dismounting your bike and crossing over or around the obstacle.<\/p>\n

(f) Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly.<\/p>\n

(2) Describe the rules of trail riding, including how to know when a trail is unsuitable for riding.<\/p>\n

(3) On trails approved by your counselor, take two rides of 2 miles each, two rides of 5 miles each, and two rides of 8 miles each. You must make a report of the rides taken. List dates for the routes traveled, and interesting things seen.<\/p>\n

(4) After fulfilling the previous requirement, lay out on a trail map a 22-mile trip. You may include multiple trail systems, if needed. Stay away from main highways. Using your map, make this ride in six hours.<\/p>\n