More pictures from the Bike Trip

Lots more after the break . . .

Bike Trip Pictures

Thanks to Mr Kelley, Mr B Chase, Mr D Chase, Mr Cowles, Mr JeanJaquet, Mr Keenan, Mr Lantz, Mr Macallum, Mr McCabe, Mr Wallace.

Troop 2 Bike Trip Reminders

Payment is due on 10/4 - $35 per scout.

Troop 2 will tackle the Cape Cod Rail Trail again this year.  Over the course of the Columbus Day weekend, the boys will have the chance to bike 50 miles.

Boys should talk to Mr. Kelley about how this trip helps them in earning the Cycling Merit Badge.  Scouts must earn Cycling or Hiking or Swimming merit badges in order to fulfill the requirements for Eagle. There is some mandatory equipment each scout needs to bring, including:

• Helmet - no boy will be allowed to ride without one
• Sleeping bag
• Ground pad
• Knife, fork, and spoon, cup and plate or bowl.
• Personal grooming kit & towel.
• Weekend worth of clothes
• Rain gear
• Flashlight
• Sneakers or hiking boots
• Water bottle

Also recommended:

• Bathing suit
• $5 - $10 spending money
• Hat and gloves
• Bug repellant
• Snacks for the rides (granola bars etc)

Scouts should not bring video games, MP3 players or similar electronics.

Boys should be at the WHC by 9am on Saturday.

Bike Trip Final Report (with pictures)

All the Boy Scouts from Troop 2 arrived back in Weymouth at about 1pm this afternoon. After three days of biking the Cape Cod Rail Trail, some of these boys have done nearly 65 to 70 miles. The Troop had great weather and the trip was very successful. A big thanks go out the boys and Dads that helped make this trip a success.

Bike Trip - Day 2 (with pictures)

We woke to a cool 50 degree morning.  The boys helped Mr. Phillips prepare some of the eggs for our breakfast and we off on our way at about 8:30am.  We drove from our campground to a starting point closer to the Marconi Radio station site - not too close though as we biked about 7 miles and then the boys got to check out the incredible views.  From there everyone biked back to Nickerson State Park for a total of 20+ miles before lunch.  We had a nice lunch of sandwiches and some of Mr. Phillip's famous homemade soup.

Bike Trip - Day 1 (with pictures)

We left Weymouth at 9:30 this morning and caravaned to Dennis.  By 11:30 we had all the scouts on the bike path.  The scouts did an 11 mile stretch of the bike bath to Brewster, where they arrived at our campsite at about 1pm.  The scouts helped prepare a dinner of pasta and meatballs with salad and bread - enjoyed by all.  Spirits are high as we look towards tomorrows 50 mile ride. 

Watch this space!

If everything goes to plan and there are no equipment malfunctions, I will attempt to post blog entries from the Bike Trip.  I'm making no promises - but stop by over the weekend and check to see if there is any news here.

For more info in the Cape Cod Rail Trail check out www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ccrt.htm

Troop 2 Bike Trip Reminders

Boys should talk to Mr. Kelley about how this trip helps them in earning the Cycling Merit Badge.  Scouts must earn Cycling or Hiking or Swimming merit badges in order to fulfill the requirements for Eagle. There is some mandatory equipment each scout needs to bring, including:

• Helmet - no boy will be allowed to ride without one
• Sleeping bag
• Ground pad

Handout for Bike Trip

Mr. Kelley's handout is also available online.

Click the image to view the full-sized PDF in a new window.

The Trip is Oct 10-12
Cost - $30