{"id":139,"date":"2021-03-25T19:55:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T05:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2021-04-22T22:06:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T08:06:52","slug":"bicycle-the-hamakua-coast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bicycle-the-hamakua-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycle the Hamakua Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<iframe style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 700px; border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=route&amp;id=35354685&amp;sampleGraph=true&amp;privacyCode=8ONG6X86h9w8t0bs\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Bicycling the Hamakua Coast<\/h3>\n<p>The Hamakau Coast on the Island of Hawai\u02bbi is situated on the North East coast of the windward side. The coastline is mostly sheer cliff with numerous gulch crossing and tropical lush growth. Riding mostly on the old Mamalahoa Hwy, this Hawaii bicycle route is a favorite and a great way to fall in love with bicycling. The route is a trip through history from a life that springs from drive and necessity. You\u2019ll traverse down tropical forest gulches, pass through former plantation towns and catch glimpses of sugarcane production infrastructure. The Hamakua Coast is one of the most beautiful places I\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>For beginners, keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you can do it! Go as far as you feel comfortable.<\/li>\n<li>seems like a good idea that on the hills, put it in low gear<\/li>\n<li>take a break for a picture opportunity (and catch your breath)<\/li>\n<li>have fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-blog-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-blog-grid wpex-clr entries match-height-grid\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_2 col-1 col post-38 entry type-post has-media cat-3 cat-4\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bike-ride-from-hilo-to-onomea-bay-pe%ca%bbepekeo\/\" title=\"Bike Ride from Hilo to Onomea Bay &#038; Pe\u02bbepekeo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6493-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bike-ride-from-hilo-to-onomea-bay-pe%ca%bbepekeo\/\">Bike Ride from Hilo to Onomea Bay &#038; Pe\u02bbepekeo<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens - What\u02bbs Shakin Smoothie Shack Hilo, Hawaii is the southern border of the Hamakua Coast and has its own flavor of seaside port commerce, plantation history, modern luxury and tropical lusciousness. The start of this bicycle route will take you through small historic towns, through plantation&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bike-ride-from-hilo-to-onomea-bay-pe%ca%bbepekeo\/\" class=\"theme-button\">read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_2 col-2 col post-40 entry type-post has-media cat-3 cat-4\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/pepeekeo-to-honomu-akaka-falls\/\" title=\"Pepe\u2019ekeo to Honom\u016b &#8211; Bike to Akaka Falls\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7976-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/pepeekeo-to-honomu-akaka-falls\/\">Pepe\u2019ekeo to Honom\u016b &#8211; Bike to Akaka Falls<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>From the Pepe\u02bbekeo Sugar Mill gear cross highway 19 and head up into your next adventurous discovery bicycle tour. One of the most pleasant places to ride stretches the short distance between Pepeekeo and Honomu. Personally, it\u2019s one of my favorites; I only wish it longer. At the top, you\u2019ll&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/pepeekeo-to-honomu-akaka-falls\/\" class=\"theme-button\">read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_2 col-1 col post-42 entry type-post has-media cat-3 cat-4\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/kolekole-a-serene-big-island-bike-route\/\" title=\"Kolekole &#8211; A Serene Big Island Bike Route\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0250-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/kolekole-a-serene-big-island-bike-route\/\">Kolekole &#8211; A Serene Big Island Bike Route<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>SIDEBAR: If you\u2019re on a leisure tour, head into Kolekole Park. I find this park one of the most lovely. Albizia trees lacy canopy float high above while the river flows nearby. Grab your BBQ or set out camp, Kolekole is definitely a nice place to spend some time. While&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/kolekole-a-serene-big-island-bike-route\/\" class=\"theme-button\">read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_2 col-2 col post-44 entry type-post no-media cat-3 cat-4\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bicycling-hakalau-bridge-pining-for-hakalau-beach-park-historic-hakalau-town\/\">Bicycling Hakalau Bridge, Pining for Hakalau Beach Park &#038; Historic Hakalau Town<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Hamakua's Hakalua Bridge: A stunning mauka-to-makai view of Mauna Kea &amp; the Pacific Ocean On clear days, the Hakalau Bridge crossing affords one of the most spectacular mauka-to-makai views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean. Gazing up at the mountain the morning light makes the mauna glow red. The&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/bicycling-hakalau-bridge-pining-for-hakalau-beach-park-historic-hakalau-town\/\" class=\"theme-button\">read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_2 col-1 col post-46 entry type-post has-media cat-3 cat-4\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/ninole-hawaii-home-of-the-smallest-u-s-post-office\/\" title=\"Ninole, Hawaii &#8211; Home of the Smallest U.S. Post Office\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9225-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"match-height-content\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/ninole-hawaii-home-of-the-smallest-u-s-post-office\/\">Ninole, Hawaii &#8211; Home of the Smallest U.S. Post Office<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Ninole on the Hamakua Coast, not to be confused with Ninole in Kau District, has the smallest U.S. Post office. The post office is a hot attraction, so let\u02bbs bike another segment of Hawaii that ends with this tiny distraction. After getting your fill of splendor on the Hakalau Bridge,&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiibybike.com\/ninole-hawaii-home-of-the-smallest-u-s-post-office\/\" class=\"theme-button\">read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bicycling the Hamakua Coast The Hamakau Coast on the Island of Hawai\u02bbi is situated on the North East coast of the windward side. The coastline is mostly sheer cliff with numerous gulch crossing and tropical lush growth. 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