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12-26-07, 01:44 AM
I will be vacationing in Oahu with my family all next week and plan on biking around the island with my brother (we're 20 and 18 and fairly athletic.). It won't be our first time visiting but it will be our first time biking there. We've seen a lot of the main beaches and tourist sights but just want to explore on bikes to get a real feel for the island and the outdoors. I realize I know nothing about the trails there and would like some guidance about some good paths to take/places to go.
We'll be staying at Makakilo so any day-trip paths starting anywhere near there would be great. We're looking to stick to pavement as much as possible and go anywhere with a great view. We want a good workout that's fun and relaxing, so we'll probably take time to stop by towns/beaches for long breaks. So far I'm thinking we could go all the way up the west coast on farrington hwy and back as one route. Another day we could drive up to north shore(we'll have a car and bike rack) and follow farrington along the shore or out to kaena point.
So I'd like to know: How safe is it to bike on the highways such as farrington? I came across the official bicycle maps of Oahu (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/highways/bike/oahu/index.htm)but figured I'd ask you guys who actually bike there. Also, what other scenic trails make for good day trips (for slow paced bikers)? Any comments, suggestions, or concerns would really be appreciated. Thanks.
We'll be staying at Makakilo so any day-trip paths starting anywhere near there would be great. We're looking to stick to pavement as much as possible and go anywhere with a great view. We want a good workout that's fun and relaxing, so we'll probably take time to stop by towns/beaches for long breaks. So far I'm thinking we could go all the way up the west coast on farrington hwy and back as one route. Another day we could drive up to north shore(we'll have a car and bike rack) and follow farrington along the shore or out to kaena point.
So I'd like to know: How safe is it to bike on the highways such as farrington? I came across the official bicycle maps of Oahu (http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/highways/bike/oahu/index.htm)but figured I'd ask you guys who actually bike there. Also, what other scenic trails make for good day trips (for slow paced bikers)? Any comments, suggestions, or concerns would really be appreciated. Thanks.