PE 1666

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PE 1666

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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. The weekend tour may include up to 30 miles per day.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $275 for instruction/food. $60 bike rental (if needed).

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments Prerequisites: Ability to comfortably ride a bike. There will be an overnight the last class in Tompkins County. For more information please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11786 PE 1666   LEC 001

    • R
    • Apr 18 - May 2, 2024
    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Apr 27, 2024
    • S
    • May 4, 2024
    • Su
    • May 5, 2024
  • Course Fee: $275; Fee does not include bike rental ($60) or personal camping equipment. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around the Fingerlakes Region. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. There will be an overnight 5/4 into 5/5.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.