Touring trails in Corvallis area; riding techniques, safety, maintenance, environmental concerns.
Required equipment: mountain bike, tire repair kit, helmet.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and enjoyable mountain biking.
- Demonstrate improved cardiovascular fitness levels.
- Navigate the local trail systems.
- Set realistic, positive goals, and work with peers to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic bike maintenance and safety.
- Appreciate the responsibility of proper trail-maintenance and riding behavior.
Course Calendar (subject to minor changes)
- Day 1 Orientation -- Class Syllabus, Safety Plans, Schedule, etc.
- Day 2 Bike Check, Ride #1 (Bald Hill)
- Day 3 Fitness Evaluation Pre-test (Location TBA)
- Day 4 Ride #3 Goal List due (Chip Ross)
- Day 5 Ride #4, (Oak Creek)
- Day 6 Ride #5 (Oak Creek)
- Day 7 Ride #6 (Lewisburg Saddle)
- Day 8 Ride #7 (Chip Ross)
- Day 9 Ride #8 (Lewisburg Saddle)
- Day 10 Ride #9, Fitness Evaluation Post-test, Training Logs