Maui Bike and Board Drive

Maui Bike and Board Drive

Got an old bike or surfboard collecting dust? Let’s put them to good use! We’re on a mission to spread the stoke by giving gently used bikes and surfboards to those who could use a little extra joy in their lives.

Our drive aims to give to members of our community across Maui who have been impacted by the Maui fires. Whether it be a means of transportation, health and exercise, mental clarity… bikes and boards are great for healing.

By donating your used bicycles and surfboards, you’re not just parting with an object – you’re creating opportunities for memorable experiences.

Why Participate?

  1. Empowerment Through Mobility: A bike is more than just a mode of transportation – it’s a symbol of freedom and independence. By donating your gently used bicycle, you’re giving someone the power to travel, explore, exercise and commute with ease.
  2. Riding the Waves of Joy: Surfing isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life that connects us to the ocean and nature. Your pre-loved surfboard can replace a board for a passionate surfer that lost boards in the fires… or maybe to introduce someone to the exciting world of surfing, providing them with a unique outlet for fun and wellness.
  3. Environmental Impact: Recycling at its finest! Donating means less waste and a high-five to Mother Earth.
  4. Building a Community: Join our crew of big-hearted folks. Your donation creates ripples of happiness feel-good vibes throughout the community.

How Can You Get Involved?

  1. Donate: Dig out that bicycle gathering dust in your garage or the surfboard that deserves a second chance. Your unused gear could be a source of joy for someone else.
  2. Spread the Word: Friends, fam, and social media – let everyone know how they can help.
  3. Volunteer: Be part of the team that coordinates, collects, and distributes the donated bicycles and surfboards. Your time and effort will make a direct impact on changing lives.
Maui Bike & Board Drive

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Call or come In the shop If you would like to be put on our list for receiving bikes &/or boards!

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Lahaina Fires Engulfed New Downtown Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

Lahaina Fires Engulfed New Downtown Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

Aloha, It is with great sadness that we share that most of Lahaina has been lost along with our brand new Downtown Lahaina bike shop. Finances raised will help keep our two other smaller shops stay in business and stay operational. We have 16 employees that we would like to take care of and keep as many on payroll as possible merging them into 2 stores. We will also use donations to help cover employees’ personal items, cars, bikes and other belongings lost in the fire. As well as relocation assistance.

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

Our employee who was in the bike shop at the time was able to escape just in time via an e-bike which was a godsend as he didn’t get stuck in traffic. It was a very difficult ride for him being blown over by 60-80mph and watching the shop he called home become engulfed in black smoke right before his eyes. He will not be able to return to his home and is relocated We are very thankful our entire team is safe. It is a tragic time here for everyone on such a small island, every person knows someone affected. To be completely honest, if feels like COVID combined with 9/11. It’s just gutting.

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

We will continue to offer excellent work, customer service and products to keep the local community on two wheels. We love Maui, the community, and all of the visitors that we have met over the years and have become part of our Ohana. Any support and love will be grateful in such devastating times to us and the local bike community. As we look to rebuild in Lahaina which is going to take a very long time, we will also be doing our best to give back to the local community through the projects that we had started as we know our community support means so much to us. 

Lahaina town was our newest bike shop that rivaled many big shops on the mainland. We decided to build this new bike shop last fall to give back to our Maui community a spectacular sales, service and rental shop that was comparable to a pro-level shop on the mainland. We put months of blood, sweat and tears into this as we completely remodeled an old historic building on the corner of Lahainaluna Rd and Waine’e, one block from Front St in the heart of downtown Lahaina. 

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

The local community came pouring in to thank us for making the community better in this area of town next to so many homes and businesses. We had many customers and friends that lived directly in the area that also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. Sadly, so many of our customers had bikes in the shop when we lost them. The team had been working on many community projects for the kids, bike safety, new bike paths and trails which we will continue to move forward as this is the heart of our local bike community. It is going to be a long road ahead but we the town and community will rebuild in time. Our passion for biking and love for Maui has never been stronger. 

The impacts financially right now aren’t even fathomable. As the events that took place are also impacting our other locations with refunds and cancellations pouring in for the bike tour and rental side of our business as travel is not advised for the foreseeable future. We estimate about $75,000 in refunds that we will have to pay back in the coming weeks which we will honor. While insurance will be able to help recover some of the losses it will not be able to cover the $100s of thousand we poured into the building to make it what it was. The loss of tools, inventory, and so much more is hard to imagine. The devastating loss of customers’ bikes that burned as well as local art and vintage bikes showing the history of the sport were all lost. Our passion and drive will remain strong and we will push forward as bike transportation will always be important for every community.  

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop Maui Sunriders Bike Co. Owners Crystal & Jeff Robertson

 

“We poured our hearts & souls, blood, sweat & tears into remodeling & building our Lahaina Bike Shop in the center of Historic Downtown. For 1 ½ years my husband and i both worked 7 days a week to make our dream a reality. A Big Thank you to all of our employees that worked endlessly to Help us build such a beautiful space. This shop is sentimental to them as well. they poured their love into the building. We couldn’t have built these shops without them. thank you!” –Crystal

 

We had the below virtual tour made just a few weeks before the fire:

“What brought me the most pleasure from all of our hard work…was hearing locals thank us for cleaning up the neighborhood and making it safer. Parents thanking us for keeping their kids active and inspired to bike. If you were able to visit us in the 8 months that we were open, many visitors said this bike shop rivaled their mainland shops. Visitors from around the world even shared this was the coolest bike shop they had ever been in. There’s a lot of sentimental value that I will hold in my heart forever. Hearing customers thank us and reach out to us truly makes me proud to have delivered above expectation what we set out to offer the community.”

“I had a private dream I didn’t share with anyone, as an interior design major, I was hoping one day I could get this bike shop published in a Top 10 list of Best Bike Shops in America. It’s gone now and to look at all the pictures of us remodeling and building such a rad space is very heartbreaking. Extremely heartbreaking. If I could volunteer our shop to burn to save the rest… I would do so in a heartbeat. What makes this that much incredibly harder to bare is to see the complete devastation of the entire community, the loss of life, the historic architecture, character & culture, all Gone. We’re crushed right now.” 

Crystal, Co-Owner

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike ShopLahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

Lahaina Fire Engulfed New Maui Sunriders Bike Shop

How Intense is the Haleakala Bike Tour?

How Intense is the Haleakala Bike Tour?

We know you probably don’t bike on the side of a volcano every day, so you may be wondering how intense our Haleakalā bike tour will be. Do you need to be a professional cyclist to take on the volcano? How fit should someone be to ride on the Haleakalā bike tour? Is it dangerous?

Let us reassure you that our self-paced Haleakalā bike tours are not physically intense or only for the professional cyclist. In fact, almost everyone can bike down the volcano on our tours.

Haleakala Downhill Ride Is Leisurely

haleakala bike ridesBecause the Haleakalā bike rides are downhill, it is a pretty leisurely bike ride. Even those who were not exceptionally physically fit have really enjoyed our bike rides down Haleakalā. We have had a 90-year-old bike rider join us as well as teens as young as 15 years old. Although you won’t have any strenuous peddling uphill, you will be biking down a mountain with curved roads, so you will need to be comfortable and experienced at riding a bike and riding a bike with hand brakes. The only other basic restrictions we have is that our bike riders not weigh more than 300 pounds and not be pregnant, and that all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Our Downhill Tour is Self-Paced

Another aspect of our Haleakalā bike tours that makes them not intense is their self-paced nature. We give our biking guests a narrated tour as we drive you up to the staging area outside the National Park entrance of Haleakalā. From there we put you on your bikes and you have the option on our tours of staying in your own cycling comfort zone. Thus, you won’t have the pressure of trying to keep up with a group like many of the guided Haleakalā bike tours. You can ride down the volcano at your own pace and stop wherever you would like at the many great towns, restaurants, and shops along the route.

self-guided haleakala bike tours

We think that this aspect of our bike tours makes them more enjoyable and more like biking at home with friends and family.

We Provide Biking Safety Gear

Are the tours dangerous? Really, the Haleakalā volcano tours are no more dangerous than any other bike ride. You do however, need to be comfortable riding a bike, be able to focus, and be able to use hand brakes. But basically this bike ride will be dangerous only if the biker decides to ride recklessly. Our highest priority is your safety, so we take great care to provide you with all the necessary safety and biking equipment, as well as guidelines and safety briefings. And, you don’t have to be completely on your own. If at any time during the bike ride you feel uncomfortable or need assistance, just give us a call and we will come to help or pick you up.

Maui Sunriders Bike Down The VolcanoHaleakala Ride Provides Intensity… In Fun

We could say that the Haleakalā bike tour is pretty intense . . . that is when it comes to its amazing scenery. Everyone will agree that the Haleakalā bike tour is possibly the most incredible activity they’ve ever done. It’s simply unforgettable. And the beautiful countryside you’ll see on the way down is a side of Maui you can’t miss. Upcountry Maui is breathtakingly beautiful and riding down through this amazing landscape on a self-paced bike tour is thrilling and relaxing all at the same time.

Paia Bike Path

Paia Bike Path

Maui Beach Cycling Rentals

Paia Bike Path – Family

8.5 miles, 120’ elevation gain (out and back)

Cruise the shoreline on a flat, paved bike path absent of motor vehicles. Fun for the whole family!

Cruise along Maui’s North Shore.

From the parking lot at Maui Sunriders Bike Shop in Paia, take a right turn onto Baldwin Avenue and head downhill through town. Hop into the left-hand turn lane, and turn left at the stoplight onto the Hana Highway. Keep your wits about you through this stretch – Paia town can be busy with traffic, particularly in the afternoon.

After about 100 yards, the buildings on your right-hand side will give way to Lower Paia Park, and, immediately following, a dirt parking lot. It’s in that parking lot that you’ll find the start of the bike path.

explore the beautiful neighborhood of Sprecklesville. 

Enjoy this mile-long stretch of beautiful pavement, entirely separated from the Hana Highway. About halfway through, the path splits. Follow the path to the right to head into Baldwin Beach Park. At Baldwin – the largest beachfront on the north shore – there are bathrooms and showers. To continue on the bike path, ride through the parking lot and back out toward the Hana Highway – you can’t miss the bike path on your right.

Continue onwards until the bike path ends at Ulupua Pl. The next mile or so of the ‘bike path’ is actually on neighborhood roads through Spreckelsville. While you’re on roads with traffic, it’s a very quiet neighborhood, and cars move slowly. While you can move right through Sprecks to reconnect onto the bike path, we encourage you to explore all these neighborhood roads – there aren’t too many, and some of the homes are beautiful! Baby beach, at the end of Kealakai Pl, is one of the best swim spots on the north shore. It’s home to a natural breakwater that creates a calm swimming pool-like stretch of ocean.

Maui Cycling Tour

If you’re aiming to just get through Sprecks, here’s how…

After turning onto Ulupua Pl, take your next left onto Waipua St and follow it to the end. Turn right onto Nonohe Pl, and then an almost immediate left onto Makahihi St. When that road ends, turn left on Alakapa Pl. Just before you hit the Hana Highway, you’ll see the bike path on your right. Two more miles of bike path ahead!

After about a quarter mile back on the bike path, it will veer to the right and you’ll cross Stable Rd. To your left, you may see a big flag by the Highway for Thai Farm Fresh. Make your way into their open space (through a gate!) to enjoy some delicious Thai food. On occasion, other food trucks will be in there as well. BYOB!

As you follow the bike path past the airport, make sure to keep your bikes on the pavement. Kiawe trees are notorious in this area, and their thorns will end your ride quite quickly. If you opt to follow a side path toward the beach, please ensure you’re walking your bikes.

You’ll know when the bike path ends – the path opens up onto a road, and then there’s a gate. You can continue riding for another mile or so along Alahao St (which becomes Alahao Pl), just be aware that you are now on a road with traffic. While you could continue on into Kahului, traffic volume increases dramatically. We suggest turning around at the water treatment facility…you’ll know you’re there when it starts to smell a little funky!

Retrace your steps back to Paia town, and call it a day! 

Conor O'Brian

Conor O'Brian

Maui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.

Author: Conor O'BrianMaui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.
Conor is an avid bike rider, racer, adventurer, photographer, and graphic artist who spends his winters working for MSBC
Follow his rides on Strava!

What bike will I ride on Maui?

Planning a cycling trip to Maui? The idyllic island is an excellent cycling destination for cyclists, with a number of world-class road routes and a couple of mountain bike trail networks. Check out some details on how to bring your bike with you, or consider renting a bike from us. 

Here at Maui Sunriders, we offer a fleet of rental bikes on Maui. Maui Sunriders is your destination for high-end road bikes, full suspensions, hardtails, e-bikes, 3-speeds, or single-speeds. Our top-notch staff of cycling enthusiasts will be excited to help you find the right bike for your adventure (at either of our locations...Paia, Kihei, or Lahaina!).

The Triangle (Beginner) – Kihei Bike Routes

The Triangle (Beginner) – Kihei Bike Routes

Maui Veterans Highway Bike Path

The Triangle – Beginner

23 miles, 300’ elevation gain

One of many great Maui cycling routes.  Take mostly right turns (minimal traffic crossings!) starting and ending at Maui Sunriders Bike Shop in Kihei.

Cruise through the heart of Maui.

Start by turning right out of our Kihei shop and following the road straight. At the junction as you leave town, stay left on N Kihei Road and follow it straight. When you hit the junction with Honoapiilani Highway, turn right. After just a couple tenths of a mile, turn right again to hop onto the Kuihelani Highway. Although it’s a big highway, you do have a huge shoulder for the entirety of the next five miles!

Maui Cycling Routes

Soak in great view of both Haleakala, and the West Maui Mountains.

You’ll enter a more congested area as you near Kahului, or ‘town’ as most locals refer to it. Fear not, all you need to do is turn right onto Maui Veterans Highway…so no crossing traffic! Once on Veterans Highway and heading south, you have the opportunity to hop onto the separate bike path, which is on the far left of the highway. Here’s the quickest and safest way to get there…

Immediately after turning right onto Maui Veterans Highway, follow the road right as it bends around and comes to the stoplight. You’re now perpendicular to the highway. When the light turns green, head straight across the highway, and turn right into the crosswalk. Follow the crosswalk, and boom – you’re on the bike path! Enjoy the next 6 miles of riding sans car traffic!

Whether you hopped on the bike path or just rode the big shoulder on the highway, you’re now back in Kihei. Hang a right onto N Kihei Rd, and then a quick left onto the familiar S Kihei Rd. Cruise about 3.5 miles oceanside through Kihei, and end your ride right where you started…Maui Sunriders Bike Shop!

Conor O'Brian

Conor O'Brian

Maui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.

Author: Conor O'BrianMaui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.
Conor is an avid bike rider, racer, adventurer, photographer, and graphic artist who spends his winters working for MSBC
Follow his rides on Strava!

What bike will I ride on Maui?

Planning a cycling trip to Maui? The idyllic island is an excellent cycling destination for cyclists, with a number of world-class road routes and a couple of mountain bike trail networks. Check out some details on how to bring your bike with you, or consider renting a bike from us. 

Here at Maui Sunriders, we offer a fleet of rental bikes on Maui. Maui Sunriders is your destination for high-end road bikes, full suspensions, hardtails, e-bikes, 3-speeds, or single-speeds. Our top-notch staff of cycling enthusiasts will be excited to help you find the right bike for your adventure (at either of our locations...Paia, Kihei, or Lahaina!).

The Triangle (Beginner) – Paia Bike Routes

The Triangle (Beginner) – Paia Bike Routes

Paia Bike Path Maui

The Triangle – Beginner

28 miles, 700’ elevation gain

Follow “The Triangle” roads through the center of Maui, taking mostly right turns (minimal traffic crossings!) starting and ending at Maui Sunriders Bike Shop in Paia.

Cruise through the heart of Maui.

Start by turning right out of our Paia bike shop and continue downhill to the light. Then, turn left. About a hundred yards on, you’ll see the start of the Paia bike path on your right. Feel free to hop on the bike path, or just stay on the road…you have a great shoulder! The bike path ends when you hit the Sprecklesville neighborhood. Either weave your way through the neighborhood roads or merge back onto the main road.

Follow the Hana Highway as it bears left and slightly uphill. Continue through the light. As you start a gentle descent, start looking over your shoulder.  You’ll need to cross two lanes of traffic to enter the left turn lane to turn onto Hansen road. If you time it right with the light, there will be minimal traffic behind you. If your timing is unlucky, you may have to stop and wait for a minute until traffic clears.

Maui Cycling Routes

Soak in great view of both Haleakala, and the West Maui Mountains.

Continue on Hansen Road – through the stop sign – until it comes to an end at the Maui Veterans Highway. That big old industrial building you see? A relic of the sugar cane farming days on the island! 

Turn left with traffic onto the highway, and then enjoy a long stretch on a huge shoulder. Alternatively, at the light, you can find the start of the Maui Veterans bike path on your left. You’ll have to cross over incoming right-turning traffic to hop on the bike path. However, traffic is typically sporadic enough that you shouldn’t have to wait too long.

At the end of the highway, you’ll take a right onto North Kihei Road. If you rode the bike path, it’s likely easier to use the crosswalks at the intersection to make your way onto North Kihei Road.

Take North Kihei Road until it ends, then turn right. Now, take another near immediate right to hop onto the Kuihelani Highway. It’s busy, but there’s a great shoulder. Follow the highway back toward Kahului (it will get more congested…be ready!). At the big intersection, turn right onto the Hana Highway.

It’s now a straight shot all the way back to Paia. Turn right at the light in Paia to hop on Baldwin Ave, and then end your ride right where you started…Maui Sunriders Bike Shop!

Conor O'Brian

Conor O'Brian

Maui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.

Author: Conor O'BrianMaui Sunriders contributing writer, photographer, route builder, and road cycling guide.
Conor is an avid bike rider, racer, adventurer, photographer, and graphic artist who spends his winters working for MSBC
Follow his rides on Strava!

What bike will I ride on Maui?

Planning a cycling trip to Maui? The idyllic island is an excellent cycling destination for cyclists, with a number of world-class road routes and a couple of mountain bike trail networks. Check out some details on how to bring your bike with you, or consider renting a bike from us. 

Here at Maui Sunriders, we offer a fleet of rental bikes on Maui. Maui Sunriders is your destination for high-end road bikes, full suspensions, hardtails, e-bikes, 3-speeds, or single-speeds. Our top-notch staff of cycling enthusiasts will be excited to help you find the right bike for your adventure (at either of our locations...Paia, Kihei, or Lahaina!).