What is one basic handling skill to demonstrate?

Emergency stops.

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  2. Juggling
  3. Sleeping

Why: Basic handling skills include mounting, starting, stopping, emergency stops, and signaling.

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Answer: Emergency stops. Basic handling skills include mounting, starting, stopping, emergency stops, and signaling.

  1. Scouting America: Cycling www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cycling
    starting and stopping (to include emergency stops)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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