5 Reasons to Visit West Maui Cycles Bike Shop on a Maui Bike Vacation

A beutiful view from a Maui bicycle rental during a cycling vacation

If you are vacationing on Maui, you'll want to experience Maui from the seat of a bicycle! You won't need to ship your bike to Maui to enjoy cycling on vacation! Instead, equip yourself with bicycle gear and performance bike rentals from West Maui Cycles.

It doesn't matter if you are staying at one of the Kaanapali resorts or need a bike rental in South Maui. Our cyclery shop in Lahaina offers convenient access for all your Maui biking needs. Whether you need a bike rental for a cycling vacation on Maui or only need to pick up a bike jersey and water bottle to remember your fun bike rides on Maui, a cycling vacation on Maui wouldn't be complete without a quick stop at West Maui Cycles! If you are staying in Kaanapali, Kapaula or any other vacation rentals in West Maui, give us a call at (808) 661-9005 for bike rentals. We've even been known to drop off bike rentals in Kehei and Wailea.  Read on for details of our bike rental options and 5 reasons to visit West Maui Cycles during your Maui cycle vacation:

A rainbow from West Maui during a Maui cycling vacation.

• Road bike riders visiting Maui won't be disappointed by our Maui cyclery! Our performance road bicycle rentals are ready for the Maui cycling adventures. The Specialized Roubaix is our high performance road bike rental. Enjoy cycling the roads of Maui on the performance bike named after the famous annual cobblestone road race! Use our bike ride info with maps and bike routes for the most popular road bike rides on Maui. Our Maui bike blog features ride descriptions with bike maps for the The West Maui loop bike ride and other cycling routes on Maui including the ride to Haleakala and the Olowalu petroglyph bike ride.
• Mountain bike riders longing to experience the diverse mountain bike trails on Maui will find a huge selection of mountain bikes rentals and size options at our bike shop in Lahaina. From the Specialized Comp 29'er Hartail for trail and cross cycling to diehard trail riders requiring a full suspension Specialized FSR to bike down Haleakala, we've got 'em all! Our rental bikes are maintained by expert technicians and our shop is staffed with full time professional bike mechanics for bike repairs or service. If you shipped your mountain bike to Maui and need bike trail info, visit Maui mountain bike ride information with trail maps for biking the Haleakala Skyline trail, Poplipoli and Makawao Forest Reserve bike trails.
• For honeymooners in need of a little romantic bike adventure, we have the perfect tandem bike rental on Maui! Ride the stylish red Electra Hellbetty tandem bike with your sweety as you explore the historical sites in Lahaina. If you are vacationing solo or just don't feel like sharing a tandem on Maui, you'll love our Electra beach cruiser bike rentals for men or women and you'll still  arrive in style as you bike to one of the many West Maui restaurants!

Hellbetty Electra tandem rental cruiser available at West Maui Cycles.

• Forget your bike shorts, riding gloves or other cycling gear before departing for that long awaited Maui cycling vacation? No need to panic! Our bike store has everything you need to enjoy a cycling vacation on Maui. Tubes, tires, bike helmets, pedals, gloves and bike clothing along with an extensive selection of original West Maui cycles logowear designs to remember your cycling vacation on Maui. Browse our bike logo gear online where you can purchase West Maui Cycles logo hats, t-shirts, bike water bottles and other bike gear!
• Stop at our Lahaina bike shop to share your latest Maui cycling adventure or get the latest Maui bike ride tips and advice about bicycle riding in West Maui. Check out our vintage bike collection during your visit. Its a mini bike museum with several interesting vintage bikes and scooters from yesteryear.
• Need advice for an upcoming Maui cycling vacation? Review our bike rentals page or call for advice before selecting a bike rental. Ready to make a bike rental reservation online? Use the link below your cycle will ready and waiting when you arrive on Maui:

Sacred Hearts Bazaar Gets Electra Bike Donation from Maui Bike Shop

Even after being in the Maui bicycle business for more than 20 years, our West Maui bike shop never tires of giving back to the community by participating in various local fundraising events or extending discounts to those serving our local community. Raising a family of our own on Maui, we understand the challenges local families face and know how important it is for local businesses to participate in the Maui community. As locally owned family bicycle shop, West Maui Cycles continues to be involved and give back whenever possible. One such opportunity presented itself last weekend when we were able to help Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina with their annual fund raising bazaar.

This year was the 41st Annual Sacred Hearts Bazaar! The community event has become a fun local tradition for the entire community as the 150 year old Lahaina school count on the two day event to supply funding for many for their student activities and very worthwhile educational programs. This year, the annual Sacred Hearts Bazaar was held on Friday and Saturday, March 1st and 2cnd. In addition to supplying two Electra Bike beach cruisers for the charity auction, we also converted our mobile bike shop into a popup shaved iced station. The shaved ice stand was staffed by West Maui Cycles owners and employees with proceeds contributed to the event. The shave ice station was set up in the school courtyard for revelers to enjoy while playing the traditional carnival games. Everyone had a great time and our bike shop is honored to contribute to the school and this very worthwhile family fun event in Lahaina! Mahalo for the opportunity.

Donating bicycles for the 2013 Sacred Hearts charity auction and supplying the shaved ice station are just a couple ways we participate in the Maui community. Throughout the year, we help our local fireman, police, lifeguards and other Maui County First Responders stay in shape for the rigors of their difficult physical jobs by extending a 15% discount at our bike store in Lahaina. And, we are always happy to see one of the TS restaurants employees in our bike shop being rewarded for their hard work with a 10% discount at West Maui Cycles. TS Restaurants employees at Hula Grill and Leilanis on Kaanapali beach as well as those working at Duke’s Beach House in the Honua Kai Resort on Kaanapali North Beach or Kimo's restaurant in Lahaina are eligible for the discount at West Maui Cycles. Have a business on Maui and looking for ways to give your employees an incentive to stay in shape? Get in touch with us and we’ll work with you to figure out a way to give your employees a break on their Maui bike gear! We love giving back to our local Maui community. Thanks for the more than 20 years of continued support for our family owned Maui bike shop! Your continued support will keep us around for another 20 years.

Reserve a mountain bike or road bicycle rental for a fun cycling vacation on Maui?

Specialized Athletes Compete in XTerra Maui Post Tsunami

Does traveling the world as a professional cycle rider backed by a world class bike manufacturer sound like a glamorous life full of adventure? After working with the athletes competing in the XTerra World Championship at Kapalua and the TriLanai, I can attest to the effort these world class athletes expend for their sport! Have you ever considered what these world class XTerra triathletes go through on race day or training to get ready for races?

The Race Must Go on! Even a Tsunami can't stop XTerra Maui.

Though few would argue it is not an exciting life worth pursuing, pro cycling is not all fun and games all the time. In some cases, including the most recent XTerra Maui races when a tsunami threatened the XTerra World Championship race itself, some of the competing athletes were forced to compete with minimal sleep after a restless night complete with tsunami evacuation sirens. Watch the 2012 XTerra race day unfold in the following video with the Specialized bike race team:

Thanks to Specialized Bikes and the I Am Specialized bike team for the XTerra Maui video above.

Whether you are a professional bike rider on Maui training for your next road bike race or a serious enthusiast looking to conquer a volcano mountain biking down Haleakala, Maui offers unparralleled opportunities for the perfect island cycling vacation! With the widest selection of bicycle rentals on Maui available, West Maui Cycles in Lahaina is more than ready to match a rental bike to your riding preferences. Our bicycle rentals include high performance Specialized Roubaix Carbon Fiber road bike rentals and full suspension Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bikes with 29 or 26 inch wheels. Hardtail fans will love the Comp 29'er! Check out one of our latest additions, the Cannondale Quick CX4. hybrid bike rental.

Even our most affordable bike rental options don't scrimp on quality or comfort! As an authorized Electra bike dealer on Maui, we know how much you'll enjoy cruising the streets of Lahaina on our Electra cruiser bike rentals! One of our recent rental returnees told us they couldn't think of a better way to explore all the West Maui beaches from the Kaanapali resort. They couldn't stop talking about how much fun the retro styling was or how comfortable their Electra cruiser bikes were. No need to waste time packing and shipping a bike to Maui! Take a look at our bike rental fleet. We have every kind of bicycle rental available to ride during your Maui bicycle vacation.

From the latest Specialized mountain bike rentals and high performance road bikes to fun Electra cruiser bike rentals, you'll find a complete selection of Maui bicycle rentals available for every price and rider skill level. Many of our bicycles are available in multiple sizes to ensure your rental bicycle fits you! To be certain the bike rental of your choice is available, make a bike rental reservation before you arrive on Maui. Or, just walk in and rent from the bikes available. With the exception of Christmas, Thanksgiving and XTerra Maui week, our bicycle rental selection includes enough bikes you'll usually be able to find a bike rental matching your style of riding.

Ready to make a Maui Bike Rental Reservation? It's easy! Hit the button below. Choose a bike from our bike rental fleet. Specify your reservation dates and provide information to complete the reservation. Thats it! We'll have your bike ready and waiting when you arrrive on Maui. Make a Maui bike rental reservation NOW:

Do Your Part! Record Your Maui Bike Rides in the 2 Mile Challenge

As a bike shop participating in the Maui cycling community and for benefit of those who bike Maui, we are always looking to share ideas and facts about the benefits of bicycle riding. Clif Bar is in the midst of a fun 2 Mile Challenge campaign. Whether you are visiting Maui to enjoy mountain biking, a road bike ride up Haleakala or exploring Lahaina on an Electra cruiser, choosing to ride your bike for trips less than 2 miles will keep a few cars off the roads and reduce carbon dioxide. Enjoy these bike facts from the Clif Bar 2 mile challenge bike video, then sign up to record your Maui bike rides:

• While the United States has more bicycle owners per capita than most countries, we are near the bottom of the list for use of bicycles

• If one million people replaced a 2 mile car trip once a week with a bike ride, carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced by 50,000 tons per year
• Sign up for the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge, 2milechallenge.com, start pedaling and register your Maui rides.

Need to buy a bike on Maui for the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge? A full service bike shop in Lahaina, West Maui Cycles offers bike repairs, setup, bicycle tuneups and bikes for sale. Ready to record your bicycle rides on Maui and need a Maui bike rental? Just choose a rental bike, enter the dates you want to reserve your bike and complete the reservation process. It really is that easy!