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Mountain Biking (WLE 158)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Ryan DeGarmoShow MyInfo popup for Ryan DeGarmo
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Schedule

Fri, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2/16/2024 - 4/26/2024) Location: MAIN BARN 200

Description

This course is designed to teach the basics of mountain biking and is intended for beginning to intermediate mountain bikers. The curriculum covers riding skills and maneuvers, bike design, personal protective equipment and clothing, bike set up, maintenance and basic repair, trail design and sustainability, group management, and safety and risk management. Environmental stewardship and an appreciation for public and private lands are emphasized throughout the course. Two weekend day trips are required. Meets General Education Distribution Area V.1.