VFW Hall
Bicycle Merit Badge and Clinic
Class B Uniform
What to bring:
Bicycle
Safety Gear
Bicycle tools if you have them
Stations:
Bicycling-Mr. Jason Mathews, Silverdale Cyclery
First Aid- Ms. Dianna Davis
Hypothermia
Heat reactions
Frostbite
Dehydration
Insect stings and tick bites
Snakebites
Blisters
Hyperventilation
Tire repair- Mr. George Ahrens
Fix a flat
Bike maintenance, fitting and adjustments-Mr. Charles Davis, Mr. Jason Mathews
Seat and Handlebars
Brakes and gears
Clean and adjust
Traffic rules and conduct-Ms. Janet Ahrens
State laws
Legal requirements
Safety checklist
Riding Skills-Mr. George Ahrens
Brake safety including emergency braking
Show hand signals
Discuss and demonstrate left hand turns including high traffic, right hand turns,
crossing RR tracks, curb side and riding along parked cars.
