This morning Chris and I went for a bike ride. We rode past Lahaina for a few miles, and then turned up towards the mountains. Rumor had it that after a climb (911 feet), there's a path that runs along the midpoint between ocean and the mountain base. About 3/4 of the way up the hill, I had to break but we met a biker coming down and asked about the path and he gave us the best directions, so after a bit more climbing (and another break), we found the path which you had to take slowly (lots of dips, sharp climbs and some hairpin turns) but had some incredible vistas. We took it down to the sugar cane road, and then from there back to the main highway into Lahaina where we stopped for breakfast before returning to the hotel. Not a long ride (a bit over 20 miles), but great fun and I felt great at the finish.
Other Thinks (11)
To me this is quite an impressive feat. You are amazing. Those views must have been incredible. Great photos and it sounds like you are having a wonderful time.
Posted by Barb Cabot | June 25, 2009 7:53 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 19:53
These photos are just stunning! And how cool that you did so well on the ride, seems like you are really getting back in to the saddle (haha!)
Posted by Chiocciola | June 25, 2009 8:26 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 20:26
It was a lovely morning for a bike ride, Kim. Great job.
Posted by candi | June 25, 2009 8:53 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 20:53
Hi Kim, sounds and looks like a great bike ride. The views are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 26, 2009 8:41 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 08:41
Nice sceneries on that ride. I love Maui.
Posted by Eden | June 27, 2009 10:56 AM
Posted on June 27, 2009 10:56
Bravo Kim, that sounds like a serious ride to me. It must have been beautiful.
Posted by sandrac | June 27, 2009 6:58 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 18:58
Glad that you enjoyed such a special morning,Kim. Beautiful photos.
Posted by sheri | June 27, 2009 9:58 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 21:58
Good for you, Kim! It must feel so good to be back on the bike - and in such a beautiful place.
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Posted by nancyhol | June 27, 2009 11:26 PM
Posted on June 27, 2009 23:26
It sounds like you had a great time on your trip. And I see lots of sunshine in your photos, so hopefully the weather turned out nice for you after all. The bikeride sounds amazing.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | June 29, 2009 1:30 PM
Posted on June 29, 2009 13:30
Ok, clearly the concept of "long" is a relative term 'cause 20 miles definitely sounds like a looong ride to me :) I'm impressed! The scenery looks spectacular, wow.
Posted by Anne | June 30, 2009 11:24 AM
Posted on June 30, 2009 11:24
Kim, just wanted to stop by to say, it was lovely meeting you and Chris, we look forward to seeing you again.
And on a second note, Sunday was rainy here, and there was an earthquake two miles from the summit of Haleakala, no damage was done, but I was thinking maybe you took the nice weather away with you:)
It is nice again though so I am thinking you lifted your curse:grin:
Posted by candi | July 2, 2009 11:20 PM
Posted on July 2, 2009 23:20