Introductions - Aloha

Just a quick note from Paradise to say Hi. I am new to the road cycling game, but also want to get into MTB. Former BMX'er who growed up.....just checking out the site and trying to learn as much as possible. Recently purchased a Scattante R550, and love it so far. Mahalo!!!!

Whats your name? I used to ride bmx too. With the guys from kailua and town.

Lived in Haleiwa for a number of years (10) myself. Hung loose. Pipeline was a trip. Everyday would drive home from Honolulu thru the pineapple fields, park under the house, up the stairs, grab the spear and fins, down the front, on the grass, over the sand, into the water. Loved it. Where bouts are you located Bra?

Sorry bra, this was on the mainland, way back. I'm in the military living in K-bay now.

Oh ok. Well if you ever want to go ride, I work on Kbay too. I got out of the Marines in in '03. But now im a contractor over on the flightline.

Sounds good....checking out Tour de Cure now, is it too late to sign up? Thinking about doing the 25K.

Just a quick note from Paradise to say Hi. I am new to the road cycling game, but also want to get into MTB. Former BMX'er who growed up.....just checking out the site and trying to learn as much as possible. Recently purchased a Scattante R550, and love it so far. Mahalo!!!!
If you ever make it over the Pali to Kapiolani Park, maybe I' ll see you on the road. Yes and aloooooha!!! Semper fi, carry on.

Sounds good....checking out Tour de Cure now, is it too late to sign up? Thinking about doing the 25K.

Nah, its not too late. Im doing it with some of the tradewinds guys, but im not really a part of thier club. You should sign up.

Sounds good about the Tour....think I can get some donations by then. I'll call this week and get the info. Aloha and S/F to you Excalibur, hopefully we'll see each other on the road. BTW, since you guys are local how/where do I find info about routes. I know pretty much any road is open except for the obvious highways and very heavily traveled roads but I got an email notice that Tradewinds was doing a ride over the Pali...or am I just looney?

Oahu is pretty much open ground. I live in Makiki, so there are three choices: 1) head through Waikiki, Kahala, Hawaii Kai, etc., 2) head toward Nimitz Hwy, Pearl City, Waipahu, etc. and 3) Head up the Pali Hwy, go through the tunnels and return to Honolulu via Waimanalo, Sandy Beach, Hawaii Kai, etc. I used to race years back but now I like to ride for fun and have cut back on mileage. Since you live in Kaneohe, decide how far you want to ride. Start mapping out courses that might be fun and challenging. It's one way to get to know the island. A hui hou.

Sounds good, thanks for the good info

I found your site via a bicycle news (http://bicycle.esolberg.com/news/) page. I just like to say that this forum is great! I already read some of the posts and im a former bmx enthusiast myself. Too bad I dont live in hawaii. Good luck with Tour de Cure guys!

Mikky, welcome...are you doing the Tour de Cure? I think it's a nationwide event so may want to go to the website and see if there is one available in your area. I registered 12 hours ago and have already almost reached the mandatory $65 donations....and am heading towards my small goal of $200. Looks like a fun event.