Fun Rides of Maui - Sound Harley
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Fun Rides of Maui - Sound Harley
oRoad to Hana oNorth Coast Loop oKula 1 Traveling to Maui We used Hawaiian Condo Rentals 360-652-9024. Pennie Hunt, the owner does only condos and only in Hawaii. She has many properties to select from. She can also book your air and get exceptional rates on rental car. While condos tend to be more expensive than many hotels, the money you save by not dining out every meal more than makes up the difference. Most condos have BBQs on site. Although I used Pennie for Condo and Car I found that booking air travel through Priceline was far cheaper than the rates she could get. Email –[email protected] Dealer information 150 Dairy road Kahului 808-877-7433 www.cyclecitymaui.com – Web site will list which Bikes are available for rent. 2nd location is in Lahaina at 602 Front St.. Rental hours are: 9:00-5:30 Mon-Fri 9oo-5:00 Sat 10:00-4:00 Sun Rental Information Based on Pick up at 9:00 A.M. and return on 5:00 P.M. the following day. Full Size motorcycle. Hog Fly and Ride $120. Insurance provided by HOG.(recommended) No helmet provided Cycle City Harley dealer - $331-$443 – Includes helmet and 24 hour roadside assistance & short term luggage storage. They also allow you to leave your car there. Eagle Rider $298 Other things to consider While most large complexes and resorts have no problem with them, some of the smaller properties do not allow motorcycles on the property. The police work radar “HEAVILY” around Lahaina. HOG Fly and Ride seems to change where bikes are to be picked up. Some times they direct you to the small rental shop in Lahaina. The locals have a reputation for doing everything slowly. The exception is driving. Be cautious. Cycle City - Kahului What to Take for Riding Jeans or chaps Boots(I used running shoes – shame on me) Helmet. Although there is no requirement to wear a helmet on Maui, the dealer and HOG will require you to have one when you leave the lot. Outerwear. You see anything from bare chests to leather coats on riders. Sunglasses Take “LOTS” of water on your rides. There are not a lot of places to buy it once you leave town. Map of Maui Road to Hana Paia is a small town at the start of the Road to Hana. Be prepared for traffic congestion for ½ mile Start of Hana Road First of many one lane bridges on switchback turns Wife, Cathy & I along the way One of many falls & pools along the route. Most require a short hike. Examples of Jungle Foliage Taro fields at Keane Softball size tree ripe Hass avocados for 25 cents at honor stand Hana Bay Park Hana Bay Hasegawa’s General Store Lunch – Hana Ranch Across the street from The General store is a very nice restaurant with an outdoor takeout window and eating area. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced with both local food and hamburgers. Hana Ranch restaurant is located at 5031 Hana Hwy which is the main road and can’t be missed. Seven Sacred Pools Start of unpaved road past Hana Typical unpaved road. All lava Now to the North Coast North Coast & Ioa Valley Riding around the North end of Maui Start in Lahaina and head north past Kapalua. Lahaina is the last chance for gas for about 50 miles. This route has about 10 miles of one lane road with few turnouts. The route goes all the way around the north end finally arriving in Wailuku where there are other attractions. Wailuku is the county seat and is within a few miles of Kahalui. Good Eats on This Ride I highly recommend stopping at Napili Shores for breakfast at the Gazebo Café. This great eatery is located right on the water at 5315 Lower Honopolani Road. Breakfast will be between $10-$20 dollars but will be hearty and very filling. Dinner At the end of this ride you will be just a few miles from a great place to have dinner. Marcos Grill and Deli located at Dairy Road and Hana Hwy. Wide variety of choices specializing in Italian cuisine. Typical terrain. This is cattle country. . . Lots of curvy roads fun curves until the state highway ends More curves You can see the road wind along the cliffs The road follows the coastline most of the way Village along the north coast Blow hole. Short hike down to a great show The road begins to narrow Bottom of the first hill Iao Peak Park. Lots of pretty hikes Touristy but interesting Moose McGullicuty’s. A great lunch place back in Lahaina. HOG hangout. Next ride is to Kula Kula & Winery Kula and Haleakala If you go early, I suggest a sweatshirt or jacket as it is up country and chilly in the mornings. If you go up Mt Haleakala you would also benefit from some gloves. Temperatures in the 30’s and 40’s are common near the top. This is a nice ride for the day you have to turn in the bike. It is shorter, better roads and ends right in Kahalui. Miles of cairns instead of wire to keep the cattle in. This is farm country where most all of the produce and Maui Sweets come from. Maui Winery. Some very good wines. Ten years ago they were not. Beautiful grounds. Plants at winery Protea farm on road to Haleakala And back to the Dealer. Other Places to ride Makena – Makawao - Kihei Other suggestion While visiting Maui Warren and Annabelle's located in Lahaina – A great dinner and magic show. $94 for both or $54 for just the show. Be sure to make reservations well in advance of your travel date. www.warrenandannabelles.com Any number of snorkeling trips are available for around $50 per person with all gear included. For a real treat try a full day sailboat trip to Lanai on the Trilogy boats. Sailtrilogy.com Old Lahaina Luau Zip Lines I hope you enjoyed the presentation as much as I enjoyed the rides.