Ithaca Bike Rental is open for the 2021 season!
About ithaca bike rental
Ithaca Bike Rental is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and healthy way for the community and visitors to experience the splendor of the Ithaca area, while encouraging local youth to be actively involved in an entrepreneurial venture. We offer the best bicycles and accessories possible for rent at a competitive price.
rental season
To ensure your reservation, we suggest you make a reservation online prior to your requested rental time. We will have limited walk-in hours for reservations Friday-Sunday.
Please make your online reservation at least two hours in advance of the time you wish to pick your bike(s) up via our online reservation form.
Hours of operation (September 1 - October 31).
Walk-in and online reservations: Friday – Sunday, 11am – 7pm
We offer group discounts on rentals, as well as providing rentals on other days, by appointment. We will be closed when raining, snowing, or under 50 degrees.
Please make your online reservation at least two hours in advance of the time you wish to pick your bike(s) up via our online reservation form.
Hours of operation (September 1 - October 31).
Walk-in and online reservations: Friday – Sunday, 11am – 7pm
- Walk-ins are subject to availability. It is always best to reserve a bike ahead of time to guarantee availability.
- Please make your reservation at least two hours in advance of the time you wish to pick your bike(s) up via our online form.
- Reservations prior to our open hours are possible based on staff availability.
- We will not allow bikes to go out after 6 pm. If we do not have any reservations, we close at 6pm.
- Weekday reservations are possible but are dependent upon staff availability. Please check in with staff.
- We ask that morning reservations be made by 5 pm the day before; If made after that time, please wait to receive a confirmation before you come in.
- If you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation (without notice), we will cancel your reservation.
We offer group discounts on rentals, as well as providing rentals on other days, by appointment. We will be closed when raining, snowing, or under 50 degrees.
location
We are located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca Bike Rental service specializes in rentals to visitors and tourists. Start your sight seeing just outside our door on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail in Stewart Park. This is a very scenic ride along Cayuga Lake. The nearly six mile ride will take over an hour at a leisurely pace that lets you take in all of the sites. The more challenging Black Diamond Trail is also open. It is worth the effort in order to view Taughannock Falls which is the tallest waterfall on the East Coast. This adds about 16 miles to your outdoor adventure.
Stewart Park, where your ride begins, is a gem that is continually being improved. The Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center are both just a short ride away. This is recreational biking at it's finest. You will be surrounded by the natural beauty that Ithaca is known for. Several local sites of interest or historic value are located within easy biking distance. Parking and facilities are available. Browse our picture section for a tour of sites to see.
Stewart Park, where your ride begins, is a gem that is continually being improved. The Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center are both just a short ride away. This is recreational biking at it's finest. You will be surrounded by the natural beauty that Ithaca is known for. Several local sites of interest or historic value are located within easy biking distance. Parking and facilities are available. Browse our picture section for a tour of sites to see.
