<html xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> Re bike rentals.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I hope Xanterra (and the NPS) make a bullet-proof rental agreement.  Something that basically states “by signing this agreement I claim that I know all NPS park service regulations.  I know that I cannot ride, walk, or carry a bicycle on any boardwalk in the park, including but not limited to:  The boardwalk beyond Castle, [etc.]  Any breach of park rules makes me susceptible to a $250 fine for each bicycle disobeying the rules.”  I will have zero sympathy for any bike renter at Grand, Oblong, Plume, etc. even if they’re “just walking the bike.”   They’ll warrant an instant call to the local constables.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> What happens if the person gets a flat at Midway?   What about liability if they bike beyond Morning Glory and take a tumble into that big hole in the middle of the path below the Artemisia hill?  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I should have been a lawyer.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I don’t mind the concept of bike rentals; on some reflection I don’t think the Snowlodge is the right locale because you must cross busy roads and parking lots to get to any bike trail.  The Lodge makes more sense, I suppose.  I’d be quite surprised if they have any sort of “special weekly rate.”  There really aren’t a lot of places you can reasonably ride a bike in/around the OF area.  Quick jaunts down to Morning Glory and back are the most likely thing.  Will the Snowlodge provide locks for the rental bikes?  If not, would a family calmly park their unlocked rental bike and Castle to go out to Grand?  I wouldn’t, especially if there’s a hefty deposit on each bike.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Paul S.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>