Early Saturday morning ride turned into a very wet ride. I had a wash out accident where my…read morederailleur hanger was bent. I suffered through the rest of the ride with horrible ghost shifting. I called Bear Paw and Audrey to relay what had happened. My bike was covered in mud-NO PROBLEM said Audrey. They had a bike wash and Trent said to bring it in and he'd take a look. I am from out of town leaving the next day so timely service was pretty important. As thought, my hanger was bent and Trent's expert eye caught that my chain was missing a link causing extra stress on the hanger. Needless to say they got the bike washed, got the chain and hanger straightened out. He also made a couple of adjustments while I sat on the bike and now it's perfect. The bike looks and rides as new as when I first got it! These guys are first rate all the way. Super friendly and very accommodating. We can't wait to come back and hit more of that spectacular trail system! I'm a HUGE fan of these guys! Let us know if you come to Greenville, SC and I'll meet you at Fireforge! Cheers folks! Danny M.

Great location right at the pump tracks and trailheads of Baker Creek Bike Park, Bear Paw bikes has…read morefast, friendly, expert service and bikes for rent. They took great care of our bikes and were happy to share their knowledge and expertise about bikes and the local area. Great guys.

Great place to rent an e-Bike. Right along the Riverwalk Greenway. You just need to book a time on…read morethe website and there will be someone there to get you set up.

Rented four bikes for half a day and rode all over Townsend. I only tried e-bikes once on a…read moreprevious trip and we plan to do a ride on every trip we can. It's a great way to see the mountains and the countryside and it's just plain fun! Sue took great care of us and when we took a pit stop for some food she hooked us up with fresh batteries. Not sure if a lot of places have them but Scotty Bike helmets have a built in walkie-talkie system so you can chatter on the ride. Lots of fun banter exchanged as we rode. The weather here is crazy so when you get some sun grab a few bikes!

First time for us biking Cades Cove, I'm adding it to my must do's for our return Tennessee trip…read more We had so much fun! Only thing I would change is I would rent it longer. Bikes are comfortable, communication helmets are so cool, battery lasted. One of the funnest things I've done in Tennessee! And we saw bears! Go early to avoid the traffic back ups that happen in the afternoon. We booked from 9-noon.

My husband and I called and set up an intro kayak safety lesson. The owner met us and took us…read morethrough a comprehensive session. He was knowledgeable, personable, and an overall great guy. We highly recommend this business

We rented two two person kayaks yesterday and had a great time. The new owner was a big help…read moretelling us where to go and see things. Great location. He was very easy to work with and we would definitely rent from him again.

Rented a tandem kayak for my boyfriend and I. You rent everything at the site, then they drive you…read moredown to the starting point in the river and send you off! Bring snacks and drinks. It's about 2.5 hours to get back. Saw tons of turtles, fish, and quite a few hawks! Friendly staff and service. Definitely recommend.

Outdoor Knoxville is an organization that is working hard to increase our outdoor amenities, create…read morebetter access to recreational areas, and promotes greater participation in outdoor activities. And they're doing a damn fine job. This location offers maps, flyers, and all things outdoors to help everyone find something they love and get out and play. The building is located with easy access to the greenway and the Tennessee River. Located on the first floor of the building you will find paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, hydro-bikes, and greenway bikes that can be rented at the Billy Lush Board Shop. Not to mention their super rad Beer Porch. Outdoor Knoxville is about EVERYTHING outdoors. They help maintain and promote parks, natural areas, blueways and greenways. There's no shortage of adventure to be had in the area. There are waters to paddle, rocks to climb, and trails to wander. Something for families, individuals, kids, and pets. Outdoor Knoxville will connect you with all of it.

I came to River Sports looking for a coat for the winter, and while I found one, the service I was…read moregiven was incredibly bad. An employee, not sure of his name, kept trying to recommend me more and more items and then made a joke about me taking too long to decide on a coat. I should've just walked out the, but I ended up buying a pretty nice coat, which was not cheap whatsoever. I was happy with the quality. It looked perfect on the outside, but once I got back home I realized that there were multiple zippers in one of the pockets (which a production error, they're only meant to have 1 zipper) and they chafe against my hands whenever I try to put my hands in my pockets. What kind of business do you have to be to sell a defective coat at full price?

The bike mechanic is never in at the right time, and less then a month after getting a new tube its…read morecompletely deflated and losing air without the tire even getting punctured

If you bike, come on a Wednesday when they close off the loop for bikes only. That is worth the…read moretrip. The park facilities are stuck in the 80's (also about the last time they put any money into it). Not even a single shower, to say nothing of power, sewer or even 50% of the slabs being level enough to not use all your leveling devices. With 10,000 acres available you think one of the busiest parks on the East Coast could lay out a modern campground. Wildlife was extensive - bears are very common here so camp like it. Expect deer, turkeys, and lots of birds. Can't believe how limited the biking is for a park with this much open space and trails.

My father called the night before our bike trip on 8/23/23 (a Wednesday, which is a vehicle free…read moreday). We were told that bike reservations were sold out and had to be claimed at 7am, which did not interest us even if the reservations were available. Nonetheless, the woman on the phone was very friendly and told us that we were likely to be able to rent a bike, since they're constantly being returned. We started our bike ride at around 2:30, after being given a safety briefing and signing waivers electronically. The system seemed very efficient. Helmets are required for those 16 and under. The bikes we had were 7 speed. We finished the full 11 mile loop in a little over 2 hours and returned the bikes where we retrieved them. We rented the bikes for 2 hours, and were not charged for the additional 20 minutes it took for us to complete the loop. After returning the bikes, we enjoyed ice cream and fountain soda. It was the perfect way to end our scenic bike ride. (BTW- we saw wild turkeys, and 3 black bears along our ride). It was AMAZING.

We have rented three years in a row from this company and every time there has been some issue…read more There is really no other bike rental near here so either you rent from them or not at all. We always have called in advance and are assured they have our bikes ready. The first 2 times, the wife was super nice but the husband was screaming at her and talking so ugly to his wife we almost just walked out but felt bad for the wife. This time we called in advance and she assured us she'd have 6 bikes charged and ready for us. We got there and she said there was only 5. She warned us that they were new bikes so we had better not "wreck or go through mud puddles". I guess she was going to rent them out and sell for new of someone wanted to purchase one. We all decided not to rent any from them. The electric bikes are a blast but doing business with them is the PITS!

Very knowledgeable, needed supplies for my bike. Thanks for all the help Josh, love the new…read morelocation.

Needed my grandsons bicycle respoked due to some rough play. Did a great job and very reasonable…read moreprice.

From the owner: We’re a family-owned bicycle shop, right on the square, in historic Hayesville, NC. We have,…read moreCannondale, and Himiway bikes for sale, and a well-stocked shop with everything you need to get riding. We also have a rental fleet of full suspension bicycles for you to take onto our local Jackrabbit trail, or wherever your adventure takes you. We carry a wide range of items, including apparel, grips, helmets, bike accessories, and much more. If we aren't "open" just give us a call, we're always close by. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our lifelong love and over 20 years' experience of the world of bicycles!"

We had a great experience renting a peddleboat! We weren't familiar with the area but the staff…read moreprovided great recommendations for coves to check out on the lake. He even recommended some hiking locations close to where we were staying. Very knowledgeable and definitely a highlight of our trip, would love to come back and try the other watercraft options!

We had so much fun kayaking. The owner runs a one-man show. He is super nice! Just park and walk…read moredown to the left side of the marina. He has a little awning to wait under and it may take a while if it is busy but it is worth it. $30 for two hours. Not too bad for Noris lake!