PE 1666

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

PE 1666
Bike Touring

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Bike Touring is for those who want to learn how to travel self-supported by bike. This course will cover bike touring equipment use, camping skills, route planning and bike maintenance. Skills on the bike will include road riding safety and riding with a loaded bike. Classes will include rides of 5-15 miles and the course will culminate in a two-day bike tour with overnight camping. Pre-requisite: the ability to comfortably ride a bike 10-20 miles in a single ride. If you are not at that level yet, consider joining PE 1668 Recreational Biking or PE 1665 Learn to Bike.


Fees Course fee, $305. for instruction and food. Bike rentals available for an additional $60 fee.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1582 PE 1666   LEC 001

  •  
    • R
    • Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2026

    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Sep 12, 2026

    • Bode, C

    • SSu
    • Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2026

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $305. Rental bike available for a $60 fee. Bike Touring is for those who want to learn how to travel self-supported by bike. If you are not yet comfortable with 10-20 miles a ride, or need to brush up on your biking skills, consider joining PE 1668 Recreational Biking or PE 1665 Learn to Bike. The weekend tour will take place in Tompkins County; transportation provided.
    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.

  • 18465 PE 1666   FLD 801

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    • SSu
    • Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2026

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The field component is a culmination of the class, which includes a two-day bike tour (leaving 7am Saturday and returning 6pm Sunday) with overnight camping on campus. Transportation is provided.