When you think about Maui, do you think about mountain biking? Probably not, as most people think about beaches, sunshine, and salty ocean breeze. Maui certainly has some of the most excellent beaches in the United States, but there is more to the Central Pacific Hawaiian island than that! Biking in Maui promises to be one of the most unexpectedly refreshing and beautiful experiences of your life, whether you’re visiting on vacation or living here locally.

1 – Exercise is good no matter where you are!

Vacation or not, it’s important to stay in good shape, and biking is an excellent way to burn some extra calories while taking it easy on your joints. Building up those leg muscles while simultaneously enhancing cardio health makes biking an appealing option for people looking for an alternative to running. What better way than with a bike tour?

2 – Biking uphill is optional!

Mountain Riders will bring you to the top of the mountain if you want to ride down Maui Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano, without all the exhausting work of getting to the top of the mountain. The path down still provides some exercise and has several fun obstacles to pay attention to – like traffic! 

3 – Maui is 727 square miles above water, and it’s 26 miles wide and 39 miles long.

You can see the entire island in just a few days if you compress some experiences down a bit. A bike tour is the best way to see a massive piece of the island’s beauty on a budget.

4 – Sunrise bike rides are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Watching the sun come up over the seemingly never-ending horizon from Maui is something everyone should experience once, and doing so on the Sunrise Bike Tour will allow you to do it from one of the highest points in all of Hawaii. Some days, you’ll be above the clouds to create a surreal illusion of flying into the sunrise. 

5 – DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

Please don’t do the same old things that everybody else does when they go on vacation or have a weekend off. Do something that you’ll be able to brag about for years or even decades. This is the type of experience that many people only dream about, and this text can’t portray it adequately. You need to see all of the sights for yourself: The island and ocean views, the red cinder cones and lava flows, the Leleiwi Overlook and lush Ko’olau Gap, the spectacular flora and fauna that grow and live on the mountain, the rolling pastures, and lavender fields, and even the villages of Paia and Makawao.

Some restrictions for riders and check-in times can vary depending upon the season. For current information and details about tour options, or to book a spot on one of our tours, contact Mountain Riders or give us a call at (800) 706-7700. Get some exercise and create a memory that you can’t get anywhere else in the world.