What kind of power must a bike use for Cycling merit badge rides?

Manually powered only.

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  1. Electric or hybrid assist
  2. Any motorized power
  3. Manually powered only ✔

Why: The requirements note that electric or hybrid-electric bikes are not permitted; rides must use a manually powered cycle.

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Answer: Manually powered only. The requirements note that electric or hybrid-electric bikes are not permitted; rides must use a manually powered cycle.

  1. Scouting America: Cycling www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cycling
    Use of electric or hybrid-electric bikes is not permitted.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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