Any thoughts you have on:
(1) Getting a bike to Hawaii
Grab your ankles. It's been a long while since I've shipped a bike, and I thought it was a rip back then..
(2) Biking on different islands/getting around between islands
Sorry, 'have only ridden on Oahu, but came ever-so-close to renting a bike from South Maui Cycles (I think) to go scale Haleakala. If I ever get a hardcase, I'm going.
(3) Good routes for road riding (either short loops in Honolulu or longer rides that must be done)
Dude, jrn threw you a good bone, go take a look. Tatalus-Round Top Drive is my favorite loop, hands down. Plus it's right at the mouth of Manoa Valley, it doesn't get much closer than that.
(4) Group rides/ good LBS in Honolulu near the University
Check the HBL ride sched. Shopwise I'll wander into Island Triathlon & Bike on Kapahulu Ave. They seem to know which end is up.
(5) Anything Hawaiian
Hawaiian plate lunch, Waiola Store shave ice, and Bubbies
Did anybody tell you this place is not cheap, yet?...
