PE 185RD - Road Cycling

Physical abilities and strength to road cycle.

Course Description: Road Cycling offers credit for cycling throughout the week and is designed so that beginner to expert can participate to improve his/her skills and enjoyment. Topics covered: riding techniques, comfort, fitness, safety, and basic bicycle maintenance. Rides can be in various locations throughout the Rogue & Applegate Valley, such as to and from school. The class will meet virtually in week 1 for an orientation and cover course expectations and requirements as well as basic safety and bicycle maintenance. Students will provide evidence of completion of assigned rides to Instructor through shared STRAVA (or other) app use and submit a journal for each ride through Blackboard. Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate improvement in increased cardio-respiratory endurance, increased muscle strength and endurance, and improvement of road cycling skills by completing progressively more difficult rides and challenges.
• CLO#2: Participate in all aspects of the course everyday including warmups, rides, maintenance and safety procedures to develop a lifelong love of fitness through biking. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Demonstrate basic bicycle maintenance, personal gear and safety procedures that contribute to the group goal of successful rides.
• CLO#4: Students will be assessed and held accountable by the Instructor for self-management and logging required rides through electronic means.