Hawaii Biking

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Planning Your Visit to Haleakala
Several private companies operate tours within the park. They include downhill biking on the park road, horseback tours of the wilderness, and guided hikes. Check the yellow pages of the Maui phone book, the activities desks at hotels and resorts, or consult the ... [Read More]

NIH Record--12/09/2003--NLM's Kathi Canese Comes Home A Certified 'Ironman'
Biking is a world of rules and conventions unto itself. Canese rides a $2,000 Cervélo "tri bike" specially made for triathlons — lightweight, skinny tires and aerodynamic, with "arrow bars" in place of conventional handlebars. Unlike most bike races, which are team efforts in which riders can "draft" or be sucked along in the wake of a leading rider, triathlon biking enforces a three-bike-length gap, policed by officials on motorcycles. You have precisely 15 seconds to pass another cyclist and reestablish the gap; if you fail, you get written up and lose crucial time. ... [Read More]

Hawaii & Pacific Section - Hawaii State Library - Web Links
Oahu Schedule of Major Parades and Street Activities - Information on parades, running and biking competitions and events and street festivities on the island of Oahu which use the City's streets and highways. ... [Read More]

Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Hawaii's residents are among the healthiest in the nation, a quality attributable to the wonderful climate, an endless variety of health and fitness activities ranging from swimming to mountain biking, an emphasis on physical fitness, and the exceptional caliber of health care services. Nowhere else in the world can this combination, complemented by a multi-ethnic society, the finest travel accommodations and diversions, and the cultural sensitivity that makes every visitor feel welcome and comfortable, be found. ... [Read More]

HTA News Release No. 05-08
Seventy-eight percent (compared to 79 percent in 2004) of visitors to the Pro Bowl participated in or planned to participate in activities such as golf, tennis, biking and swimming while in Hawaii. Seventy-six percent (compared to 81 percent in 2004) visited or planned to visit attractions such as Pearl Harbor, Sea Life Park, Diamond Head, or the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Hawaii. ... [Read More]

Planning for Sustainable Tourism in Hawaii
Conduct a critical review of methods of approaching sustainable tourism, including carrying capacity analysis, limits of acceptable change, maximum acceptable risk, etc., and, where appropriate, suggestions for adaptations to the Hawaii case. Conduct an inventory of selected facilities to establish baseline. Collect data. Data requirements include the historical condition of natural resources and the nature of risks facing them, especially those exacerbated by tourist numbers. Similarly, information on the changing nature of pollution, solid and toxic wastes, traffic congestion, and other environmental spillovers from economic activity will be required. The Hawaii State input-output table will capture the economic interactions among producers, households, and tourists. The responsiveness of labor migration, tourism flows, and other demand and supply elasticities are needed. Policy parameters, such as the taxation framework would be collected. Develop a dynamic general equilibrium mo ... [Read More]

Bike Map, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
This narrow paved road winds downhill over small fault scarps and old lava flows through the Ka'u Desert to the Hilina Pali Overlook. The overlook at road's end offers views 2,000' down to the coastal flats. This area can be hot, dry, and windy. The road is sometimes closed to most cars due to high fire danger, making it more attractive for biking. Watch for traffic on blind curves. Vigorous return uphill. Toilets but no water are located at Kulanaokuaiki Campground and at the overlook. ... [Read More]

Questions and Answers
The heart of many forested watersheds in Hawaii are native rain forests and other native plant communities, found nowhere else on earth. Each of these Hawaiian species has value as a source of unique genetic information, with possible medicinal or other practical value to our society. Hawaii's flora and fauna attracts researchers from around the world and has become increasingly popular with ecotourists. The native forest is also of great cultural significnce as the home of plants and animals important in Hawaiian culture and of folklore and traditions based on ancient relationships with the land. Hunting of feral pigs, deer, and goats is a popular sport and source of food for some of Hawaii's residents. While these animals represent a valuable resource to the hunting community, if left uncontrolled, can seriously damage the watershed. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, photography, and nature study are popular recreation activities in may of Hawaii's watersheds. ... [Read More]

Fire News1999
Maui Forestry and Wildlife Division Manager Wesley Wong says that fire hazard conditions still exist and that no public access will be allowed until sufficient rainfall enables the vegetation to recover. Public activities affected by the closure include hiking, mountain biking, pig and bird hunting, and the use of Polipoli Springs State Park and its lodging and camping. State foresters rely on a weather station located in the reserve to calculate temperature, humidity and precipitation trends as part of a drought index. In addition, the forest is inspected on-site every week or two. Maui Branch Protection Forester Glenn Shishido reports that about half of the reserve remains too dry despite recent rainfall in the area. Wong says the closure is necessary to protect the watershed and its natural resources, which include threatened and endangered native plant and animal species. ... [Read More]