Ride Overview

You should visit the Big Island and you should do so on a bicycle.

The Big Island gives visitors a chance to escape some of the heavier tourist traps. This roughly 276.5 miles of some of the most amazing landscapes and beautiful beaches anyone could hope for.

This ride is perfect for any level from a first time cycle tourist to those looking to scratch the 50th state of their list. This guide has been thought out to provide with moderate rides keeping a good pace while allotting for ample sightseeing. Rides will end with mostly camping with a few suggested hotel stays in the cities. You will average 40 miles per day and conquer a few significant climbs.

Suggested Rides

Day 1 – Kona to Ho’Okeena Beach Park
Day 2 – Ho’Okeena Beach Park to Punalu’u County Beach Park
Day 3 – Punalu’u County Beach Park to Volcanoes National Park
Detour Option – Puna
Day 4 – Volcanoes National Park to Hilo
Day 5 – Hilo to Laupahoehoe Point County Beach Park
Detour Option – Waimea to Hawi
Day 6 – Laupahoehoe Point County Beach Park to Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park
Day 7 – Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park to Kona