PE 1664

PE 1664

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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. 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 REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 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. Corequisites: None.

Fees REF-FA25 295 (). for instruction. Students without a bike can rent one for $60 for the duration of the class from Cornell Outdoor Education.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10191 PE 1664   LEC 001

    • W
    • Sep 3, 2025
    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Sep 6 - Oct 4, 2025
    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. Bikes are available for $60 rental fee. Prerequisites: 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. 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 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop 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 - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10194 PE 1664   LEC 002

    • R
    • Sep 4, 2025
    • Bode, C

    • Su
    • Sep 7 - Oct 5, 2025
    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. Bikes are available for $60 rental fee. Prerequisites: 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. 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 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop 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.