Don't know why the pictures go in reverse order of how I choose them but it takes to long to redo them so here goes.
A ride up Haleakala is a must for an avid cyclist. 10,000 ft in 37 Miles of mostly 6 to 8 % grades with a few 11 to 13% sections. No rest till you come back down. This is looking down in to the crater at the top.
It was cold and windy on top but sunshine was very nice. You could see over to the peak on the Big Island.
This doesn't look so bad from the bottom does it? 5:15 to get to the top and only 1:20 back down gives you some idea of how tough it is. The wind was a factor this time but at least it didn't rain.
It probably not the wisest idea to ride 52 miles of the north shoreline of West Maui the day before. Beautiful but very rugged as you can see.
You can rent a Scott road bike from Maui Cyclery in Paia. Great bunch of guys.
A ride up Haleakala is a must for an avid cyclist. 10,000 ft in 37 Miles of mostly 6 to 8 % grades with a few 11 to 13% sections. No rest till you come back down. This is looking down in to the crater at the top.
It was cold and windy on top but sunshine was very nice. You could see over to the peak on the Big Island.
This doesn't look so bad from the bottom does it? 5:15 to get to the top and only 1:20 back down gives you some idea of how tough it is. The wind was a factor this time but at least it didn't rain.
It probably not the wisest idea to ride 52 miles of the north shoreline of West Maui the day before. Beautiful but very rugged as you can see.
You can rent a Scott road bike from Maui Cyclery in Paia. Great bunch of guys.
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