PE 1664

PE 1664

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Mountain Biking is for those who want to learn the skills to ride a bike on single track trails. Skills on the bike include body position, braking, shifting, descending, climbing and navigating natural terrain such as rocks, roots and logs. Mountain Biking is geared towards beginning mountain bikers, but it takes place on narrow, uneven trails and basic bike handling skills are a must. You can expect ride 5-10 miles a day on average. You will also learn to complete a bike safety check, change a flat tire and navigate on the trails. Classes will take place at different trail systems.


Prerequisites ability to comfortably ride a bike.

Fees Course fee, $340. for instruction. Bike rentals available for an additional $60 fee.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1542 PE 1664   LEC 001

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Sep 5 - Oct 3, 2026
    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $340. Bikes are available for $60 rental fee. This class is geared towards beginning mountain bikers, but it takes place on narrow, uneven trails and basic bike handling skills are a must. You can expect ride 5-10 miles a day on average. The first class meeting will meet briefly on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1543 PE 1664   LEC 002

    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026
    • Bode, C

    • Su
    • Sep 6 - Oct 4, 2026
    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $340. Bikes are available for $60 rental fee. This class is geared towards beginning mountain bikers, but it takes place on narrow, uneven trails and basic bike handling skills are a must. You can expect ride 5-10 miles a day on average. The first class meeting will meet briefly on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.