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The Borg · 10-31-2007, 02:41 PM

Ok, have any of you done the bike thing in Hawaii? Oahu to be exact.

Yes...we've got a family vacation and there seems to be a ton of bike paths all over the island...and would be terrific, but am unsure of spending so much time riding in Hawaii when it's a family vacation.

Any thoughts? Anyone on this board cycled over in Hawaii? Recommendations?

Archaea · 10-31-2007, 02:46 PM

I've cycled Oahu, Maui and Hawaii.

Each has its benefits and challenges.

Maui and Hawaii are probably easier to cycle, as there are few cars and routes exist to avoid most traffic.

Kailua-Kona to Hawi is the Ironman course.

Haleakala is wonderful, a great 38 mile climb.

I've only cycled North Shore of Oahu and the cars are really close to you.

The Borg · 10-31-2007, 03:04 PM

Arch-

Thanks for your reply. Couple of questions:

1) since this is an island, I'm not really sure of the "scale" of rides. Are they short to mid range distances? Can these rides be completed in an hour or two (and still get me out of the city etc)?

2) since there are so many out of town people...I'm wondering if it is safe and rider friendly there.

3) also, are there road bike rentals there? Did you take your bike with you?

Archaea · 10-31-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Borg

Arch-

Thanks for your reply. Couple of questions:

1) since this is an island, I'm not really sure of the "scale" of rides. Are they short to mid range distances? Can these rides be completed in an hour or two (and still get me out of the city etc)?

2) since there are so many out of town people...I'm wondering if it is safe and rider friendly there.

3) also, are there road bike rentals there? Did you take your bike with you?

On Oahu, there are group rides that the local shops can hook you up with, from a fun ride to crit races.

The ride lengths vary and you can do short, a couple of hours, to longish, five to six hours.

Just ride smart. I've not had problems but given the shoulder there, it is possible to have problems. The main benefit is that island traffic is slower than mainland traffic. I would not go through the tunnel to the eastside. I get confused over this leeward side stuff.

I've brought my bike and rented. Either way works. It's a pain assembling and dissembling one's own bike but it's nice to have one the fits just right. The costs of rental are not cheap but neither are the costs of shipping bikes nowadays.

Remember not to put CO2 cartridges in your carry on luggage. I've lost so many that way and just don't inform the TSA about those in your bike case.

mtnbiker310 · 10-31-2007, 06:35 PM

Bicycling magazine recently had an article about biking in Hawaii. I don't see that particular article on their web site, but here are a couple of others they have there. Are you looking to mountain bike, or stay on the road?

http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...6461-1,00.html
http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...3299-1,00.html (not so useful, but mentions a route you might google for)

10-31-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Cycling in Hawaii Ok, have any of you done the bike thing in Hawaii? Oahu to be exact. Yes...we've got a family vacation and there seems to be a ton of bike paths all over the island...and would be terrific, but am unsure of spending so much time riding in Hawaii when it's a family vacation. Any thoughts? Anyone on this board cycled over in Hawaii? Recommendations? __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO!

10-31-2007, 02:46 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I've cycled Oahu, Maui and Hawaii. Each has its benefits and challenges. Maui and Hawaii are probably easier to cycle, as there are few cars and routes exist to avoid most traffic. Kailua-Kona to Hawi is the Ironman course. Haleakala is wonderful, a great 38 mile climb. I've only cycled North Shore of Oahu and the cars are really close to you. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

10-31-2007, 03:04 PM	#3
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Arch- Thanks for your reply. Couple of questions: 1) since this is an island, I'm not really sure of the "scale" of rides. Are they short to mid range distances? Can these rides be completed in an hour or two (and still get me out of the city etc)? 2) since there are so many out of town people...I'm wondering if it is safe and rider friendly there. 3) also, are there road bike rentals there? Did you take your bike with you? __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO!

10-31-2007, 06:35 PM	#5
mtnbiker310 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	Bicycling magazine recently had an article about biking in Hawaii. I don't see that particular article on their web site, but here are a couple of others they have there. Are you looking to mountain bike, or stay on the road? http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...6461-1,00.html http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...3299-1,00.html (not so useful, but mentions a route you might google for)