Bike-with-a-ranger tours are a fun way to learn about Dayton history.

NEW Bike-with-a-ranger Tours for 2012

Discover how Dayton became a "hotbed" of aviation development by exploring some of the historic sites where it all happened . . . by bicycle - a mode of transportation connected with the Wright brothers!

It all takes place this summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Starting at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
16 S. Williams Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-225-7705

 

ONE-HOUR WEEKDAY TOURS
2:30 - 3:30 pm
No pre-registration required

The Wright-Dunbar Neighborhood including Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial
Wednesdays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22

TWO-HOUR WEEKEND TOURS
10:00 - noon

Hawthorn Hill and Moraine Farm
Sundays, June 3 & August 5, and Saturdays, June 23 & August 25         

Woodland Cemetery, Patterson Homestead, and Carillon Park
Sunday, July 1, and Saturday, July 28

SIX-HOUR FALL GRAND TOUR
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, September 9

Riding the Interurban with Wil and Orv 
Roundtrip from West Dayton (WDIC) to Huffman Prairie, with possible stops at Requarth Lumber and McCook Field; mostly along the Mad River Trail with a brief ride along Springfield Street; back to trail at SR 444

Starting at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center     
Wright Brothers Memorial Hill, SR 444 and Kauffman Road
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937-425-0008

ONE-HOUR WEEKDAY TOURS
2:30 - 3:30 pm
No pre-registration required
Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Thursdays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 2 & 23

TWO-HOUR WEEKEND TOURS
10:00 a.m. - noon
WPAFB Area A (Old Patterson Field)
Saturdays, June 9 & August 11, Sundays, June 17 & August 19
Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 15

Other Important Information:

Pre-registration is required for the two and six-hour tours. (For Wright-Patterson AFB tours, all participants must register at least seven days prior to the tour. No exceptions!) Please register by calling 937-225-7705 and ask for Mark.

All participants should be present no later than the times mentioned above for sign-in and orientation.

Bicyclists should be in good physical condition and feel comfortable gearing up and down hills.

Inclement weather may cause tour cancellation. Huffman Prairie Flying Field may close without prior notice since it is located on an active military installation.

Participants are required to bring their own bicycles and personal gear, including snacks and/or lunch. Proper wear of helmets is required.

Bicycles should be in good operating condition and are subject to safety inspections.

Call 937-225-7705 for the latest information.