Biking (COE) - Fall 2026
PE 1664 - Mountain Biking
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.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
1542
LEC
001
T
06:00PM - 08:00PM
09/01/2026 - 09/01/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
S
10:00AM - 03:00PM
09/05/2026 - 10/03/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
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.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
1543
LEC
002
W
06:00PM - 08:00PM
09/02/2026 - 09/02/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Su
10:00AM - 03:00PM
09/06/2026 - 10/04/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
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.
PE 1666 - Bike Touring
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.
Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
1582
LEC
001
R
04:45PM - 07:45PM
09/03/2026 - 09/17/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
09/12/2026 - 09/12/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
SSu
07:00AM - 06:00PM
09/19/2026 - 09/20/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
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
FLD
801
SSu
07:00AM - 06:00PM
09/19/2026 - 09/20/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
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.
PE 1668 - Recreational Biking
Recreational Biking is for those who want to explore this gorgeous region by bike. Roads and bike paths will lead you right from campus to waterfalls, scenic views and ice cream! In addition to rides of 8-15 miles each day, you'll learn how to take care of your bike and make basic repairs. Rides will not be fast paced, but Ithaca has lots of hills, so reasonable physical fitness and the ability to comfortably ride a bike are essential. Pre-requisite: the class will travel 3-5 miles the first day, and increase in mileage from there. If you are not comfortable riding a bike yet, please consider PE1665 Learn To Bike.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
18454
LEC
001
MWF
04:45PM - 07:15PM
08/31/2026 - 09/04/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
WF
04:45PM - 07:15PM
09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Su
10:00AM - 03:00PM
09/13/2026 - 09/13/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course fee: $260. Bikes are available to rent for a one-time (which covers the whole semester) $60 fee. Helmets are available for no charge. In addition to rides of 5-12 miles each day, you’ll learn how to take care of your bike and do some basic repairs. Reasonable physical fitness and the ability to comfortably ride a bike are essential.
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.
