Biking (COE) - Spring 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.
2157
LEC
001
S
10:00AM - 03:00PM
04/11/2026 - 05/02/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
W
06:00PM - 08:00PM
04/08/2026 - 04/08/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
McLaughlin, A. (anm67)
Course fee: $325; fee does not include bike rental ($60), if you need to rent a bike. 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 20, 2026. 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.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
2158
LEC
002
Su
10:00AM - 03:00PM
04/12/2026 - 05/03/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
R
06:00PM - 08:00PM
04/09/2026 - 04/09/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course fee: $325; fee does not include bike rental ($60), if you need to rent a bike. 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 20, 2026. 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.
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. The weekend tour may include up to 30 miles per day.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
2221
LEC
001
R
04:45PM - 07:45PM
04/16/2026 - 04/30/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
04/25/2026 - 04/25/2026
SSu
07:00AM - 11:59PM
05/02/2026 - 05/03/2026
Course fee: $295. Fee includes group camping equipment, food and bike touring equipment (racks and panniers.) Fee does not include bike rental ($60) or personal camping equipment. Prerequisite: the ability to comfortably ride a bike. 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. There will be an overnight 5/32 to 5/3.. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 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.
