| Maui is a beautiful Hawaiian Island. Those who are | | | | road for those who are faint of heart. |
| lucky enough to go will be able to experience | | | | Motorcyclists who have plenty of experience |
| beauty and adventure that most won't be able to | | | | would respect this road. Just to give you an idea |
| enjoy. I was one of those lucky ones who | | | | of it's difficulty, there was only one other |
| experienced Maui at its best. | | | | motorcycle on the road. That motorcyclist was |
| When we planned our trip, we decided to tour | | | | riding alone. |
| Maui on a motorcycle. With the open air, it would | | | | I guess I did not do enough homework on this |
| be a ride of a lifetime. We couldn't wait to go on | | | | trip. Not to say it is impossible, but if I were to |
| this trip. I have been riding motorcycles for forty | | | | rate the Road to Hana from 1 to 10, 1 being a |
| years. And, my wife rides with me on her own | | | | leisurely ride and 10 next to impossible, I would |
| motorcycle. For this trip, we would ride double, | | | | give it an 8. |
| which was new to both of us. | | | | Two more roads on Maui were more difficult but, |
| Road to Hana: Harder than We Thought | | | | for those adrenalin junkies, the Road to Hana will |
| I had read about the infamous Road to Hana and | | | | give them a thrill. If you decide to try the Road |
| thought I was familiar with what was to come. I | | | | to Hana, I would suggest a compact car. If you |
| knew there were many sharp turns and unleveled | | | | decide to rent a motorcycle and go for it, a big |
| terrain. However, I underestimated it. | | | | cruiser will give you a challenge even if you are an |
| - With Over 300 turns, many of which were 150 | | | | expert rider. |
| degrees or better, | | | | Will You Try Road to Hana |
| - Narrow road that had many blind turns | | | | As you have guessed, I survived the Road to |
| - With only one lane too narrow for two vehicles | | | | Hana. It was totally worth every second, even |
| - And bridges that were single lane and wet | | | | the nerve wracking ones. Now that you have |
| This was a ride I will remember. | | | | been warned, are you willing to attempt the Road |
| Adrenaline Junkies Get a Thrill | | | | to Hana on a motorcycle? |
| I guess by now you get the idea that this is not a | | | | |