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HISTORIC CYCLING TOURING AWARD
This award was established to celebrate the heritage of the
Mexican and Spanish people who long ago colonized and
developed Southern California into a land of enchantment. Within
most Council's boundaries are many historic sites which are
seldom noticed by the average Californian, and many of our young
people are never made aware of the history of our area.
Requirements:
1. Meet all applicable General Requirements.
2. SCOUTS: (11-14 years) Cycle between a minimum of four (4)
Historic sites in one day, vi
siting each one. SENIOR SCOUTS
AND VENTURERS: (15 years a
nd older) Cycle between a
minimum of five (5) Historic site
s in one day, visiting each one.
SCOUTERS: Meet the requirements of the group they
participate with.
3. Contact an approval person from your Council's H.A.T.
approval roster prior to doing the trip. After trip, have approval
person approve award application.
4. Tour group shall have a motor vehicle for emergency with them
at all times.
5. Bicycles must be currently licensed and pass inspection and
be certified as safe (brakes,
reflectors, tires, etc.) by a
qualified cycling counselor or bike shop.
6. Minimum of two registered adults
with each touring group, one of which sh
all be on a bicycle with Tour Group.
7. Participants must be familiar with their State Vehi
cle Codes and the Orange C
ounty BSA Bike Aid Brochure.
8. Each group will give a report of their tour and submit it
with their application to th
eir H.A.T. approval person.
9. It is recommended that participants present their repor
t during a Troop meeting, Troop Parent night or other Scout
gathering.
10. For safety, keep the size of the group to
eight (8) youth. Minimu
m two adults with each group
at all times. One of the
adults must be on a bicycle with the tour group.
11. It is strongly recommended that one of the adults on the trip should have completed the latest High Adventure Team
Cycling Seminar.
12. These SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS shall supersede the Gene
ral Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
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