50 MILER- CYCLING MERIT BADGE

Those scouts wanting to complete the 50-mile ride for their Cycling Merit Badge must be physically ready and prepared with a well maintained bike.  Any boys that fits this qualification or that may want to do this ride please call Mrs. Barnes, so she can advise you. She is the Cycling Merit Badge councilor. If you want to do this ride you should be on your bike at least 5 hours a week or be able to ride around the Rose Bowl 10 times, that is equivalent to about 30 miles.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2001

Time: 7:30 am meet at St. George parking lot

Duration: riding time approximately 6 hours

Route: ride the San Gabriel River Trail to the beach

Celebration: BBQ for riders and families at Huntington Beach, coordinated by Mrs. Lu

Return: bike racks and drivers are needed to:
1) Drop riders & bikes at the trail head (Santa Fe Dam)
2) Pick up riders & bikes from Huntington Beach

 If you want to go on the 50 Miler you must RSVP to Mrs. Barnes no later then Monday, September 10th. All participants must meet with Mrs. Barnes for a short meeting prior to the ride. This meeting may take place immediately following our first Boy Scout Meeting (8:30-9pm) on Monday, September 10th.

RSVP for ride or and question, call Mrs. Barnes (818) 249-5382