Hawaii’s North Shore – Pūpūkea

There is more than world-class surfing on Hawaii’s North Shore. There is also some mighty fun MTB trails to ride as well. I have ridden there twice so far and I had not been disappointed. The place is a maze of interconnected trails and even though I had pretty detailed layout of trails from Trailforks, … Continue reading “Hawaii’s North Shore – Pūpūkea”

Hawaii – Ka’ena Point + Video

I have a work gig in Oahu, Hawaii for pretty much all of April. Getting ready for this trip I decided that my it was time to upgrade my luggage. My Trico hardshell travel case has already been long in the tooth and it was time to retire it after 16 years of service. I … Continue reading “Hawaii – Ka’ena Point + Video”

Ohana Trails, Oahu

How quickly stuff piles up when you are out playing. Then there is that whole pesky work thing that tries to slow my roll. While in Hawaii last month, I was fortunate enough to meet a killer group of locals who helped get me on some great trails while I was there. The Ohana trails … Continue reading “Ohana Trails, Oahu”

Help Save “Urban Legend”

Located in Pupukea, the short but fun “Urban Legend” trail that is just one of dozens of MTB trails in the area. It is unique in that it man-made built up features that is worth keeping around. Please read the petition linked below and think about signing it. Show our MTB brothers and sisters in … Continue reading “Help Save “Urban Legend””

Back in the Saddle

I have been off the bike for quite a chunk of time with lots of competing interests taking up my time. I have a slew of home projects, a long overdue visit from my parents, some difficult work in town as well as some work travel. It was not bad, just not mountain biking. I … Continue reading “Back in the Saddle”

Vacation and Laguna Mountains

So I have not been riding much as of late. Nichol and I managed to do a traditional vacation that included a handful of days in Hawaii. Now Nichol and I have been to Oahu numerous times related to work but this was our first time there in a strictly vacation fashion. We have both … Continue reading “Vacation and Laguna Mountains”

Oahu’s Manana Trail

I’m back from my quick work trip to Hawaii, but before I finished up there, I was able to squeeze in a second ride.  The Manana trail was less than 15 minutes from where I was working so it fit the bill for a post-work ride.  It was pretty short trail mileage-wise but mileage can be deceptive … Continue reading “Oahu’s Manana Trail”

Aloha from the Hau’ula and Ma’akua Trails

So I am in Hawaii this week for a bit of work but I have managed to carve out a little time to grab a rental bike and get it dirty.  The destination for this excursion was the north-east shore of Oahu to ride the Ma’akua Ridge Loop and the Hau’ula Loop Trails.  I have always wanted to … Continue reading “Aloha from the Hau’ula and Ma’akua Trails”

The Maunawili Trail

This past Saturday was the last day on my Hawaii business trip and I was able to carve out some time on Saturday morning for a ride.  The destination was the Maunawili Trail on the windward side (east) of the island.   I got an early enough start that I had to casually get ready at the … Continue reading “The Maunawili Trail”