Course Syllabus
PE 185 - Mountain Biking 101 - Spring 2024
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Class times: |
3-5 PM Tuesday and Thursday |
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Class location: |
Pendleton Adventure Trails Recreation Area entrance by airport |
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Instructor: |
Gary Parker |
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Office: |
E-109 |
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Office Hours: |
Monday through Friday 9AM |
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Phone: |
541-278-5772 or Cell: 541-215-2980 |
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Email: |
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for a lifetime of enjoyable mountain bike riding. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary to safely climb, descend, and maneuver a mountain bike through technical areas on various terrains, as well as maintain the bike properly.
Course Outcomes
- Learn to bicycle safely, efficiently, and enjoyably.
- Learn to shift just before a change in conditions.
- Learn to ascend and descend through switchbacks.
- Learn to dismount and mount bicycle on slopes.
- Learn to descend safely and efficiently.
- Learn to climb safely and efficiently.
- Explore cadence vs power.
- Learn to pace yourself on longer rides.
- Learn basic bicycle maintenance
Requirements
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Day 1
3 PM. Meet at BMCC McCray Activity Center to review safety policy, bike inspection, and equipment check.
Day 2
2:50 PM. Meet at MAC and then commute to bike path entrance by airport.
All other days
3 PM. Meet at upper bike path entrance, unless notified otherwise.
Expectations:
- Show up on time for class each day.
- Cycle responsibly
Grading:
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You will be graded on the number of rides that you do. Group, makeup rides will occur on most weekends Alternative makeup activities
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Grading Scheme
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Disabilities Statement
Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodation should contact the Coordinator of Special Needs at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Pendleton OR 97801, Phone 541-278-5931 or TDD 541-278-2174. Contact should be made 72 hours in advance of the event.
Disclaimer
The syllabus may change depending upon the needs of a particular class. Please verify topics, tests and other due dates with your instructor.
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