Hi Gang.
The Misses and myself are planning a trip to Hawaii. Most likely we will be going to Oahu, Maui, and Kona. She would like to enjoy the sites and I would like to also train. So, it won't be a training camp or anything, but I'd still like to do a decent amount of training (otherwise it's not a true vacation imo..). So, yes we will be going to the more 'touristy' areas for a short stint and then moving on. The basic idea is for about a 20 day trip and we are thinking we will stay in 2 places in Oahu, 2 in Maui, and 1 in Kona.
Questions:
Oahu
- With regard to Honolulu, where would you recommend staying for 'better' training? Are there any 'safe' areas to ride in the city (or, out of the city)?
- Where else would you stay in Oahu that is better for training?
Maui
- In reading past posts it seems that Lahaina and Kapalua are great for training. It seems the East side of the Island is more densely tropical (which is what we like more), how are the roads and training in this vicinity? Hana highway looks beautiful for cycling, but also looks like it might be treacherous. Any thoughts here?
Kona
- Any preference on Waikoloa Village vs Kailua Kona for both training and overall attractions? Any thoughts on staying near waipio valley? Would like to do that cycling climb there. Anyone do it before?
Contemplating bringing bike or renting. Frankly, I believe your own bike is always better, but had decent luck once where I rented (just brought my seat and pedals). Any thoughts here?
Anything else we should consider??? - attraction wise, food wise, any good hiking, any better areas for swimming or running (as I yammered on mostly about cycling above)? As of now we will be doing the main touristy things in Honolulu, we'll probably paddleboard, do the Atlantis Submarine, Kona coffee plantation, volcano,...
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...
The Misses and myself are planning a trip to Hawaii. Most likely we will be going to Oahu, Maui, and Kona. She would like to enjoy the sites and I would like to also train. So, it won't be a training camp or anything, but I'd still like to do a decent amount of training (otherwise it's not a true vacation imo..). So, yes we will be going to the more 'touristy' areas for a short stint and then moving on. The basic idea is for about a 20 day trip and we are thinking we will stay in 2 places in Oahu, 2 in Maui, and 1 in Kona.
Questions:
Oahu
- With regard to Honolulu, where would you recommend staying for 'better' training? Are there any 'safe' areas to ride in the city (or, out of the city)?
- Where else would you stay in Oahu that is better for training?
Maui
- In reading past posts it seems that Lahaina and Kapalua are great for training. It seems the East side of the Island is more densely tropical (which is what we like more), how are the roads and training in this vicinity? Hana highway looks beautiful for cycling, but also looks like it might be treacherous. Any thoughts here?
Kona
- Any preference on Waikoloa Village vs Kailua Kona for both training and overall attractions? Any thoughts on staying near waipio valley? Would like to do that cycling climb there. Anyone do it before?
Contemplating bringing bike or renting. Frankly, I believe your own bike is always better, but had decent luck once where I rented (just brought my seat and pedals). Any thoughts here?
Anything else we should consider??? - attraction wise, food wise, any good hiking, any better areas for swimming or running (as I yammered on mostly about cycling above)? As of now we will be doing the main touristy things in Honolulu, we'll probably paddleboard, do the Atlantis Submarine, Kona coffee plantation, volcano,...
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...