I started the Cycling merit badge in April of 2013. The idea was to get the training rides in before it was too hot to ride the 50 miler. By June 15th I was ready for 50 miles but by that time the daytime highs were up above 100 degrees. We left early in the morning but it was still over 100 before we were done.
This merit badge can be earned as one of the Eagle required, or you can substitute swimming or hiking. My dad is a cyclist so he was really excited to do this merit badge with me. I had already earned swimming. Let me say that the requirements for cycling and swimming are in no way equal. You can earn swimming in a day but this one is quite a bit more challenging to earn. I'm glad I did it, I think it was a great merit badge and so much fun.
Notes from the mom:
Okay, I'll be honest, I worried. I send my son out onto the roads and hope for the best! He had an excellent counselor and he had an excellent time. I thought the merit badge would be done for little more than the cost of snacks and drinks (and you can definitely do it that way) but this one cost us a new bike, helmet, gear, etc. But if you can see the picture above of my son and his dad cycling away for the 50 miler, their happiness and together time was worth it. My son discovered he loves riding and I really believe one of the purposes of merit badges is to find things you love and develop those loves and find things you hate too.
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