Archives for May 2020

Jim Thorpe, Poconos, PA – Bike rentals and shuttle service return to Lehigh Gorge State Park. WE ARE GRATEFUL! We appreciate YOU! To all of our patient clients and the DCNR along with PA State Officials to announce that the COVID-19 Restrictions in PA have been lifted May 22nd, 2020 for Carbon County (Jim Thorpe to Rockport) the lower part of the Lehigh Gorge Trail. The COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted May 29th for Luzerne County (White Haven Trail-head) upper part of the Lehigh Gorge Trail. We will be open for limited bike rentals and shuttle capacity will also be also be reduced until May 29th. Click to view our: COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements.

Currently we will only be providing Bike Rentals in Jim Thorpe and providing our VIP Jim Thorpe Bike Shuttle Service from Jim Thorpe to Rockport. The northern part of the trail head is located in a red zone and is off limits to commercial activity within this area of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Our VIP Bike Shuttle Services will be at half capacity unless clustering is agreed upon between pre-qualified known parties.

The best valued, adrenaline pumping, most FUN Poconos whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures are with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP whitewater rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Pocono whitewater rafting and kayaking experience there is.  Call now for more information and to book your Poconos whitewater adventure: 570-899-5025.

2020 Francis E. Walter Dam – Whitewater Dam Release Schedule

• May: 16, 23, 30,-31
• June: 13-14, 27-28
• July: 11-12, 25-26
• August: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
• September: 5-6
• October: 10-11

We offer the smallest Whitewater Rafting trip sizes (less than 30 people)! So you get the most personalized, instructive and SAFEST rafting and kayak tours in the Poconos! Call us to confirm availability, and BOOK NOW, as we do sell out especially with reduced capacity due to COVID-19 protocols! For more information go to: www.PoconosWhitewaterRafting.com

Biking and Poconos Whitewater Rafting Combo Trips

Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail, then go Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos on that very same river! You are guaranteed the lowest pricing to see spectacular wonders of nature combined with some of our nation’s most cherished historical remains! Over 3 hours of fun on the Pocono whitewater and 3 hours biking on one of our modern Sport Bikes for just $99 per person! For more information go to: www.PoconosWhitewaterRafting.com

Our everyday prices, online specials and group rates are the most competitive on the Lehigh River, the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail and many other outdoor adventure venues in the Poconos, PA. We offer VIP Treatment for Corporate Team Building Events, Non-profits, Schools, Churches and Family Outings at affordable prices. If it’s VIP Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Disc Golf, Mountain Bike Rentals, Shuttles or Outdoor Gear Delivery Service we got you covered!

We are the only bike rental company in the Poconos to offer discounted weekly Bike Rentals with VIP doorstep delivery service.

The NEPA Poconos VIP Bike Delivery area includes; Hickory Run State Park, Lake Harmony, Mount Pocono and south to historic Jim Thorpe, Lehigh Gap, Walnutport and beyond. From Pocono Raceway to Stroudsburg and the scenic Promised Land State Park we cover all of the Poconos and it’s private and semi-private communities even out to the Delaware Water Gap!

Be sure to check out our really cool accessories and add-ons to rent like; gel seats, back packs, waist packs, hydration packs, bike locks, first aid kits and GoPro Camera Rentals with FREE memory and really cool mounting options for your helmet, body, kayak, handlebars or bike frame!

Pre-order lunch from Antonio’s Pizza and we will have it ready for you when you arrive! Call us first to discuss logistics, any special dietary requests and availability. Click here for the PBR/Antonio’s Lunch Deal Menu. Pre-order drinks and snacks! We have a large selection of Healthy Organic and Kosher; Energy Bars, Snacks, Fruit, Granola, Water, Sports Drinks – Red Bull and Gatorade.

Big Mountain Tour Mountain Bike Ride –  Hammer Climbs with Single Track and Bomber Downhill Rewards

• 22 miles – 9:45 AM Start – Ride an almost 2 hour climb from White Haven to a famous historic Pocono Mountain Ridge (2nd highest peak in the Poconos), see mountaintop lakes, reach an above timberline summit! This 4+ hour mountain bike tour is filled with serious climbs up to a 20% grade and the reward of a 2 mile long, single track, adrenaline rush downhill!– $139.95 (Expert Bikers ONLY- 3 person min. midweek ONLY – Sport Bike Rental Included.) Pre-Order Add-on Box Lunch HERE!
• 12 miles Half Day – 8:45 AM Start – Ride an almost 1 hour climb with great foliage, desolation, awesome downhill bomber descent, 3+ hours with amazing Lehigh Gorge State Park Views – $119.95 (Advanced Bikers ONLY- 3 person min. midweek ONLY – Sport Bike Rental Included.) Pre-Order Add-on Box Lunch HERE!

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White Haven, Poconos, PA – All COVID-19 Safety Processes will be done in accordance with the PA Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines. These, combined with industry specific, outdoor adventure sports precautions, local and state government recommendations and current CDC Guidelines.

“My mask protects you, your mask protects me.”

A – Oversight

1. Oversight by owner Tom Williams.
2. Employee Screening done by Owner, (Wilderness, Remote Area First Aid and CPR Certified), with Infrared Thermometer before start of work. Verbal Q&A to determine if staff member is symptomatic or has come in contact with anyone who is or has tested positive for COVID-19.
3. Procedures for a potential COVID-19 exposure will include documentation, internal and external contact tracing, removal from company property/activities, recommend self-quarantine and consult their physician.

B – Employee/Operator Responsibilities

1. Employee hygiene will include wearing facial masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining cleanliness of all working environments.
2. Illness or COVID-19 Exposure reporting will be done immediately upon symptoms being present and or confirmation via personal testing.
3. Employee training will be done in accordance with the Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines combined with these additional safety precautions listed herein.

C – Social Distancing

1. Work Processes; 10 feet between work areas in and around shuttle vehicles and transport trailers. Reduced shuttle capacity and rental times.
2. Staff; will maintain at least a 6-foot distance during operations.
3. Visitors and Customers; less than 10 people per reservation slot, maintain 6-foot social distancing, we can pre-approve clustering for close friends, in groups and/or families. If you are experiencing any COVID like systems please give us a call and we can reschedule your trip free of charge.

D – Operational Best Practices

1. Sanitation – shuttle vehicle sanitizing will be done each shuttle run throughout the day, shared equipment such as bikes and helmets will be sanitized after each use.
2. Personal Protective Equipment will be worn by all employees and patrons. We will provide masks, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer free of charge to our customers. Our motto is: “My mask protects you; your mask protects me.”
3. Redesign of operations – we will use limited shuttle seating capacity and seating arrangements like airlines have currently implemented (every other seat). Clustering options are only available to pre-approved, affiliated parties/reservations such as close family and friends but no more than 10 people per gathering.
4. Public contact barriers – we will use safety cones to maintain social distancing at pickup and drop off locations. Safety guidelines will be published online, our e-newsletter, over the phone and in person.

E – Managing sickness in the workforce

1. Procedures for a potential COVID-19 sickness during business operations will include documentation, internal and external contact tracing, removal from company property/activities, recommend self-quarantine and to consult their physician.
2. Employees can return to work post illness after 14 days symptom free and with a release form from their treating physician.
3. Notification to the Park of any illness in the workforce will be done immediately and according to any protocols necessary.

Documentation of the PoconoBikeRental.com COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be published here at www.PoconoBikeRental.com, in our e-newsletter and blog. Any new announcements or changes will be updated online. The PA Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines can be found below.