Bike Works has very, very few bikes remaining at least prior to Saturday (and pretty much <50 and >60 only for road bikes). Anyone have any other suggestions before I hit up bike flights? Not racing, playing sherpa for a tandem…planning on swimming and riding a lot.
It looks like the Bikeworks in Waikoloa still has a decent selection of bikes left for Ironman week. Minimum 7 day rental for that week. It’s about 25 minutes north of the airport (the opposite direction from Kailua-Kona).
If he’s not, I’m free. 
Gary,
Quit moving on on my territory! 
That’s it, I’m bringing my camera!
If he’s not, I’m free.
Gary,
Quit moving on on my territory!
That’s it, I’m bringing my camera!
LOL! Steve, I know well that I’m far better BEHIND the camera. The voice and face time are all yours buddy.
The 2017 version of the update is somewhat delayed. I’ll have it up Thursday or Friday. I was waiting to see what would happen on two fronts before posting
First, the fresh water situation. News there is not good. The severe restrictions are virtually guaranteed to last through the big dance. Water use for cooking, cleaning and hygiene only. Expect a crispy town in all heavily landscaped areas.
Second, the Queen K temporary realignment. The road will be switched to the configuration it will be in during week configuration tomorrow or Thursday. I’d like to see first hand how the transition areas look for cyclists before i post the update. That occurs at Kohanaiki (The road that Matsuyama’s on the Queen K is on) and Kaiminani (near the airport).
**The 2017 version of the update is somewhat delayed. I’ll have it up Thursday or Friday. I was waiting to see what would happen on two fronts before posting **
Great news!
Look forward to seeing it and helping out as best as I can.
Also, look forward to returning to Kona after having been away for a year, and perhaps you and I can have that cup of Kona Coffee together that we’ve been talking about!