[rideit]

Apparently wifey wants to increase our carbon footprint for Thanksgiving (and her 50th birthday). So, of course, I need to figure out where to go so I can ride there .

No, I haven’t googled yet.

Edit: just looked at Trailforks, seems a little sparse.

 

[kidwoo]

yes

not tellin

-this valuable post brought to you by fond memories and 3 vodka tonics

 

[rideit]

What I I burn down a mansion for you?

 

[kidwoo]

receipts first

 

[rideit]

Real revolutionary arsonists use the barter system.
Or Bitcoin for the kids.

 

[kidwoo]

I have currency. Currently you have a ridemonkey post.

Theres fun stuff on two islands that I know about. One of them is really awesome but honestly, youre in hawaii, go snorkeling with turtles, go surfing and eat some fresh seafood.

But just remember theyre tired of us treating their home like a playground just because someone in your house needs a change of scenery.

Hawaii: the verdict is in, residents say tourists NOT welcome

[siteorigin_widget class=SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget][/siteorigin_widget] Recent OmniTrack Survey Results Say It All In a recent survey of Hawaii residents by OmniTrack, nearly 70% -- nearly 70% -- of our residents made it clear that the “island is being run for tourists at the...

hawaiioceannews.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/08/24/hawaii-travel-covid-hospitals-ige/

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Apparently wifey wants to increase our carbon footprint for Thanksgiving (and her 50th birthday). So, of course, I need to figure out where to go so I can ride there .

No, I haven’t googled yet.

Edit: just looked at Trailforks, seems a little sparse.

Yes, speaking for the big island.

 

[Nick]

I rode proper trails on Maui years ago. Very small scene there but the trails were fun, not sure I'd go to the effort to do it again.

 

[jonKranked]

I have currency. Currently you have a ridemonkey post.

Theres fun stuff on two islands that I know about. One of them is really awesome but honestly, youre in hawaii, go snorkeling with turtles, go surfing and eat some fresh seafood.

But just remember theyre tired of us treating their home like a playground just because someone in your house needs a change of scenery.

Hawaii: the verdict is in, residents say tourists NOT welcome

[siteorigin_widget class=SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget][/siteorigin_widget] Recent OmniTrack Survey Results Say It All In a recent survey of Hawaii residents by OmniTrack, nearly 70% -- nearly 70% -- of our residents made it clear that the “island is being run for tourists at the...

hawaiioceannews.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/08/24/hawaii-travel-covid-hospitals-ige/

agree on both points.

plenty of stuff to do that's better than riding (i've been to Kona, Maui, and Kauai).

also, there was a strong anti-tourist sentiment long before covid. howlies are definitely not going to get a warm welcome nowadays.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

theyre tired of us treating their home like a playground

They have been since we forcibly stole the islands and their lives from them.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I always wanted to do this:

 

[Pesqueeb]

I always wanted to do this:
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It's more of a road ride, but I've always wanted to ride to the top/keck from Hilo.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

It's more of a road ride, but I've always wanted to ride to the top/keck from Hilo.

Yup. There's also the Great Crack:

 

[SkaredShtles]

Didn't ride bikes...

 

[stoney]

Didn't ride bikes...

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Dammit! Beat by 2 min!

 

[SkaredShtles]

Dammit! Beat by 2 min!

Great minds and all that...

 

[canadmos]

Stumbled across this - closed, but cool to read about

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

 

[Jm_]

Friend just moved there, rented a bike and said they were pretty blown away. Kailua, Hawai'i.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

agree on both points.

plenty of stuff to do that's better than riding (i've been to Kona, Maui, and Kauai).

also, there was a strong anti-tourist sentiment long before covid. howlies are definitely not going to get a warm welcome nowadays.

yeah I was in Kauai last winter, def got some looks.

 

[rideit]

Friend just moved there, rented a bike and said they were pretty blown away. Kailua, Hawai'i.

Road? Mountain? I found a shop that rents absolutely everything in Kona, surely there has to be some rides not on trail forks?
I guess I will email them.

 

[Jm_]

Road? Mountain? I found a shop that rents absolutely everything in Kona, surely there has to be some rides not on trail forks?
I guess I will email them.

Mountain, I was going to post some of the pics, but they were too large. Check trailforks out, they seem to have decent trails on that island.

 

[rideit]

Trailforks didn’t actually turn up much interesting, I am thinking the good stuff might be off the radar. But the shop in Kona rents every kind of bike, there must be some worthwhile riding somewhere. I really only want to do one or two rides, I have ridden in every state except HI and Alaska, and am looking to complete the punch card.

 

[kidwoo]

I am thinking the good stuff might be off the radar.

I wonder if there's a reason for that. Just thinking outloud here.....

 

[rideit]

I know the ‘secret handshake’, bruh

 

[kidwoo]

rideit, 43 53? of driggs Idaho was killed friday when he said 'bruh' to a 350lb samoan on the big island. Rideit leaves behind a lovely wife, an adorable poodle, and some carbon rims with some sticky shit on them sitting in a corner. He will be missed. We believe he would want the world to know his dying words as a cautionary tale. "I saw the movie North Shore, I'm down with da Hui!! I know Chandler!!" Rest in Peace.

 

[rideit]

the ‘secret handshake’ is a code word for ‘filling the pickle jar’.
NTTIAWWT

 

[kidwoo]

You should definitely do that at 2pm on sunset beach while you're there.

I'll keep on eye on youtube and say hi.

 

[kidwoo]

If had any control over custom titles I'm just saying "tryin' his best to fill pickle jars" has a certain ring to it.....

 

[canadmos]

Trailforks didn’t actually turn up much interesting, I am thinking the good stuff might be off the radar. But the shop in Kona rents every kind of bike, there must be some worthwhile riding somewhere. I really only want to do one or two rides, I have ridden in every state except HI and Alaska, and am looking to complete the punch card.

Does Indiana have trails?