Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0158 - Beginning Mountain Biking

This class is designed for beginners. The curriculum will cover proper techniques of shifting, braking, hill climbing and descent, body and pedal position, and navigating obstacles on the trail. Students will also learn basic bicycle maintenance and tuning. We will spend part of the class time riding for fun and fitness, and the rest on improving riding skills. Completion of this course, will equip participants with the skills necessary to successfully ride many of the natural trails in the Holyoke Range (Hampshire's back yard). 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class may be used for CEL-1 credit.