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Bike or skate the Bikeways or paddle on the Great Miami River!
Whether you want to be on the river or riding alongside it, coaster bikes and roller blades are available for rental at Ride the River Rentals every Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. A variety of bicycles are available, including coaster bikes, tandems, and geared cruisers as well as a host of child attachments. Rollerblades are also available. NEW FOR 2011: Kayak rentals, operated by Whitewater Warehouse - Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 through July 30.

Rental Rates      
       
       
Roller blades $3 $6 $8
Coaster bike $6 $8 $10
Tandem bike $10 $15 $20
       
Child trailer $4 $4 $4
Child trail-a-bike $4 $4 $4
Child seat $4 $4 $4
       
       
Kayaks: provided by
Whitewater Warehouse
(Age restrictions apply,
view rules below)
Saturdays: June 11th through July 30th, 11am - 4pm
$6 for 30 minutes
$10 for 1 hour
$15 for 2 hours

Kayak Floats on June 18th and July 16th at 1:00PM and 2:00PM (come early to register). $15/float trip per person

       

Rental Rules and Information

  • Helmet and protective gear is included with all bike and blade rentals.
  • Driver’s license or state identification card required for ALL rentals.
  • Must be 16 years or older to rent equipment.
  • Ride the River Rentals reserves the right to terminate a rental on irresponsible behavior at the discretion of its personnel.
  • Kayak rentals: Age 12 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and weigh over 50 pounds. All renters must download and bring a signed kayak rental risk release form.

 


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Ride the River Rentals
111 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 278-2607

Hours
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 8pm
Holidays, 1-8 p.m.

 

 
 
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