Day

Assignment

 Monday: 

Mountain Biking Introduction

• Read the Web article Mountain Biking 101.  Be prepared to discuss the Web site in class on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Mountain Biking 101, Begin At The Beginning
• Based upon classroom discussions and chapter readings, write a one-page reflection on what you thought Mountain Biking was and what your observations are now.  The reflection is due on Wednesday.

 Wednesday: 

Gear Up, Prepare For Take Off, and Hit the Dirt!

• Read the Web article Mountain Biking 101.  Be prepared to discuss the following Web sites in class on Wednesday and Thursday.

o       Gear Up

·        Read all of the sub-links

o       Prepare For Take Off

·        Read all of the sub-links

o       Hit The Dirt

·        Read all of the sub-links

• Write a one-page paper on your thoughts of whether or not you are reading to “hit the dirt.”  Tell me the key points of what you need to know and what you need to do before your first ride.
• The paper is due on Friday.

 Friday: 

Resources for Research

Group Presentation Grading Rubric

BACK TO HOMEPAGE

• Be prepared to discuss the following Web sites in class on Friday.

o       Bicycle Tweaks and TLC

o       Read all of the sub-links

• Group Projects – Refer to the project guidelines and the assessment rubric that were passed out in class.  Use the following Web sites to assist you with your research.

o       Mountain Biking 101

o       How Mountain Bikes Work

o       Great Outdoor Recreation Pages

o       The Mountain Bike Link Gallery

o       Mountain Bike Pittsburgh

o       Trails in the Pittsburgh Area

o       Mountain Biking At Night

o       Pittsburgh Bike Rentals

o       Adventure Sports

o       Cycling Links

• Available Text to use for information:
  • Mountain Bike Like a Champion – Ned Overend
  • It’s Not Just Gym Anymore – Bane McKracken