"Aloha,

For non-commercial Hawaiian cycling links, check out these:

Maui

Maui Bicycle Alliance
http://www.mauibicyclealliance.org/
There’s a mailing list devoted to Maui cycling. Maybe you can link up with road locals to ride there, usually the western perimeter ride.

Or maybe if you’re in Maui, you can ride western end of the island’s perimeter. It’s beautiful with picturesque scenery and some switchback hills. Here’s my written account for the 5BBC:
http://www.5bbc.org/bicycletter/200511/maui.shtml

Big Island (Hawaii)

Here’s an account of people cycling on the Big Island (wish I was there now!):
http://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/hawaii/

Hawaii Cycling Club (Big Island)
http://www.hawaiicyclingclub.com/

Oahu

Hawaii Bicycling League
http://www.hbl.org

Here’s some info on an annual bike event in Oahu, not far from Wikiki Beach, the same time you’re in Hawaii:

http://www.hbl.org/Honolulu_Century.htm
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

Honolulu Century Ride is Hawaii's oldest and largest cycling event, first established in 1981. Ride begins and ends at Kapiolani Park; and riders follow Oahu's eastern and windward shores toward their destination. Participants have the choice of riding 20, 25, 40, 50, 75 or 100 miles at their own pace. Sag wagons will patrol the course, looking for mechanical problems, and six aid stations provide mechanical support, and refreshments for riders. Finish area includes live entertainment, food, and booths. Join thousands of people on their bike for this premier event!
Route
Begins at Kapiolani Park and follows the beautiful eastern and windward shores of Oahu, through Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Kailua, and Kaneohe. Course is well-marked with signs. One full lane is coned off along Kalanianaole Hwy., on both mauka and makai sides.

If you’re curious, there will be ferry service between Oahu and Maui. The Hawaii Super Ferry will start in July.

Here’s the link:

http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com/

There is a $25 one-way bike charge (from an email they sent me). But if you put it in someone’s car (cars are also allowed) on the boat, it’s free. The roundtrip is about $140, at least half the cost of a jet flight (it’s $80 one way bike charge!)

Of course, there is local opposition to the ferry:
http://www.superferryimpact.com/

Hope this helps & Mahalo,
Alfredo
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"I just returned from 2 weeks in Hawaii. I was planning to visit another island but i ended up spending the whole time on the big island without a moment's boredom.

I could give you a lot of pointers but i don't know where you're starting from or how much/how challenging cycling you want to do. The highlights of my trip were the climb up Mauna Loa and its incredible twisty descent through the woods, Crater Rim Drive at Volcano (in the moonlight!), the climb from Waimea (we did it from sea level which was a bit of a slog with traffic) going north and descending (FAST) into Havi (you must visit the ice cream shop), and the ride up the East coast from Hilo to Waipio.

I wouldn't attempt it this early in the season but sometime i'd love to ride the Saddle Road and up Mauna Kea. If you're in incredible shape, then do this. Otherwise, drive up at sunset and look through the telescopes at the visitor center.

There's quite a lot of traffic but it's not prohibitive and cars are generally respectful of cyclists. The Red Road (Puna coastal highway) is rolling and gorgeous and quiet and there are all kinds of magical places to visit along the way.

Indispensable guide book is ""The Big Island Revealed"".

Email me offline if you want more info.
Cat

Cat"