Requirements December 1940 until June 1952

1. Ride 25 consecutive miles on each of two days each month for a period of three months; in other words, six rides of 25 miles each during the three months. He shall submit to the Merit Badge Counselor a report of the rides taken, including dates, routes traveled and interesting things observed.

2. After the three-month conditioning period in Requirement No. 1, ride a bicycle 50 miles in ten hours.

3. Repair a puncture.

4. Take apart and clean a bicycle and put it together again properly.

5. Know and demonstrate safety precautions on the road.

6. Go on a scouting expedition over a route selected by the Merit Badge Counselor, and make a report; also report correctly verbal messages in connection with this expedition.

7. Read and follow a course laid out on a map.

(Note) Bicycle must be equipped with all necessary safety features as required by his state and local traffic laws.

Requirements June 1952 until January 1969

1. Ride 25 consecutive miles on each of two days each month for a period of three months; in other words, six rides of 25 miles each during the three months. He shall submit to the Merit Badge Counselor a report of the rides taken, including dates, routes traveled and interesting things observed.

2. After the three-month conditioning period in Requirement No. 1, ride a bicycle 50 miles in ten hours.

3. Repair a puncture.

4. Take apart and clean a bicycle and put it together again properly.

5. Know and demonstrate safety precautions on the road.

6. Go on a scouting expedition over a route selected by the Merit Badge Counselor, and make a report; also report correctly verbal messages in connection with this expedition.

7. Read and follow a course laid out on a map.

8. Demonstrate proper method of receiving, safeguarding, and delivering messages by bicycle.

(Note) Bicycle must be equipped with all necessary safety features as required by his state and local traffic laws.