Equipment is primarily available for weekend rentals. The weekend rental period starts on Thursday or Friday and ends on Monday. Longer rental periods and rentals not occurring Thursday through Monday are available upon request.

Rentals are priced by day, weekend, and weekly rates. Rates determined by the renter’s affiliation with the university. To ensure availability, we recommend reserving equipment as early as possible. Please contact us at udcroutdoor@udayton.edu for information on current rental rates. 

Reservations can be made by completing the Equipment Reservation Request Form.

Rental Equipment is picked up at the Outdoor Engagement Center, 438 Stonemill Rd. A valid photo identification, completed rental agreement, and nonrefundable payment is required at pick up.  Cash, check, or credit card are acceptable forms of payment. Allow 20 minutes for rental pick-up. To expedite the rental pick up process, please print and complete the rental policy and liability agreement and bring with you at time of equipment pick up.

All equipment must be clean and dry upon return to the Outdoor Engagement Center, 438 Stonemill Rd. Upon inspection, renters may incur cleaning, repair, or replacement fees as assessed by UDCR staff. Also allow 20 minutes for rental returns. Late rentals will be charged at the daily rate.

RecBikes can be checked out at the Campus Recreation Equipment Resource Center. RecBikes can be checked out starting at sunrise. All bikes and equipment MUST be returned by sunset on the same day. Any equipment not returned by sunset will result in the member being charged a late fee of $5.00. Before renting a bike, you will need to complete a waiver and watch a safety video at the Equipment Resource Center.

Each bike check-out includes a helmet and optional u-lock, handle bar bag, and map. RecBikes are available for checkout by Campus Recreation members with a UD ID.

Save time, money natural resources and burn calories by bike commuting to class, work and errands! Rent one of our Fuji Crosstown bikes for a week or semester at a time. Complete the Rental Application. Extended bike rentals include a bike, helmet, lights, and regular maintenance.

Extended RecBike Rates:

• Weekly: $10
• Semesterly: $40

Looking for an active experience for your class? Or an innovative wellness or social program for your floor or club? Consider a group RecBike rental or cycle program. For more information, please contact us at udcroutdoor@udayton.edu

Dayton is blessed with a wealth of organizations dedicated to promoting cycling in the Miami Valley region. For current bike maps and routes, guides to safely cycling in traffic, or local clinics offerings and bike shops, check out the following resources:

• Five Rivers Metroparks
• Updayton Waggle Project
• Bike Miami Valley
• Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission