Today I rented a cruiser bike and some snorkeling gear and rode from Laie to Turtle Bay to spend some time swimming in the deep blue sea. On the return trip, I stopped in Kahuku for some fried shrimp, fresh from the ocean. Paired with orange passion soda and sticky rice balls . . .... Continue Reading →
This evening's ride around Honolulu permitted me to eat not one but two of the items on my quest to eat the world's Greatest 100 Foods! Plus I sampled a delicious local favorite. Poke Raw fish, chopped in cubes. That's poke. It could be any kind of fish - ahi (tuna), salmon, shellfish, or octopus.... Continue Reading →
A business trip to Oahu provided me another afternoon to ride the streets of Honolulu, this time in the historic district. I grabbed a Biki Bike, sampled some local food, rode up the Punchbowl Crater for a view, and then settled in around the historic district and Chinatown. A light rain made the skies and... Continue Reading →
This morning I rode with Sunshine along Maui's south shore, from Kihei to Wailea and back again. We rode a mix of trails and roads, with one stretch on the sand as the surf crashed beneath us. Gorgeous views in Kalama Park, the three Kama'ole Beach Parks, and Keawakapu Beach Park II. Looking toward Lanai... Continue Reading →
As I wrap up my visit to Oahu, I had a chance to ride two more of the top 10 trails in Hawaii before making one last swing through other parts of Waikiki. Pearl Harbor Bike Path This 5.2-mile trail traces the north end of the harbor, between the cities of Waipahu, Pearl City, and... Continue Reading →
Situated on the north shore of Oahu, La'ie is a quaint little town in a stunning location. I set out for an early Sunday morning ride, taking a leisurely pace wearing an aloha shirt and a lei. Brigham Young University-Hawaii The heart of the community is BYU-Hawaii. Founded as an independent school in 1955, it... Continue Reading →
I set out around 8:30 this morning for a long ride along Oahu's north shore, from Laie to Ka'ena Point and back again. The long stretch of coast features around 50 eye-catching beaches with maritime nature preserves and legendary 30-foot swells that draw snorkelers and surfers alike. The ride was good with beautiful vistas, the... Continue Reading →
Late this afternoon I struck out along the windward side of Oahu on a ride along Kamehameha Highway from La'ie to Kaneohe and back again, a 43-mile round trip. This was a fun ride, with stunning vistas of lush green escarpments with sharp vertical climbs and sweeping ocean views of sparkling blue seas. The legend... Continue Reading →
I arrived today on the island of Oahu and went first to Waikiki to rent a fitness bike for use all week on the island. Before the sun set, I had circled Diamond Head and ridden the streets of Waikiki. Looking toward Diamond Head across the beaches of Waikiki from Magic Island Diamond Head I... Continue Reading →
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