PE 1664

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PE 1664
Mountain Biking

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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. 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. 

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $295 for instruction. Students without a bike can rent one for $60 for the duration of the class from Cornell Outdoor Education.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ability to comfortably ride a bike. 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.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First class is required, students can miss one class and still receive PE credit. 

Comments For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website. 

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 12334 PE 1664   LEC 001

  •  
    • S
    • Apr 12 - May 6, 2025

    • Bode, C

    • W
    • Apr 9, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $295; Fee does not include bike rental ($60). Helmets are available for no charge.. The first class will meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 12335 PE 1664   LEC 002

  •  
    • Su
    • Apr 10 - May 6, 2025

    • Bode, C

    • R
    • Apr 10, 2025

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $295; Fee does not include bike rental ($60). Helmets are available for no charge.. The first class will meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.