“It took centuries for a place to get its name – it tells a story. It’s important to repeat these names and stories because they are about what happened here – they connect us to the land and people of earlier times,” said event volunteer Max Aiona.
From holiday shopping opportunities and Thanksgiving activities to musical theater, art sales, Japanese culture and other events, there’s plenty to do around the island during the next week.
I’m banking hard, shifting my weight to meet the sloped dirt trail ahead of me. My balance doesn’t fail me, and I coast through the turn, only to have to lean left, then right as a series of tight corners puts my cycling abilities to the test. Finally, the path straightens out just enough to let me catch my breath and check behind me for my companion and photographer, Aaron Yoshino, who’s doing everything I’m doing, only with a camera on his back.
It’s a blisteringly hot but perfect day as I stare out over the foothills of Waimea, an endless blue horizon filling my vision. Small clusters of buildings are overshadowed by an immense amount of lush farmland, with far-off hills and mounds framing the expansive landscape. Stepping back onto my pedals, I snake my way up the trail once more. The view might be even better where we are headed.
Hawaii Magazine
Put Your Pedal to the Meadow on this Hawaiʻi Island Bike Adventure
Go on a mountain biking adventure with Big Island Bike Tours, up, down and across the 100 acres of farmland behind the historic residence at Anna Ranch Heritage Center.
Feb 1, 2021
I’m banking hard, shifting my weight to meet the sloped dirt trail ahead of me. My balance doesn’t fail me, and I coast through the turn, only to have to lean left, then right as a series of tight corners puts my cycling abilities to the test. Finally, the path straightens out just enough to let me catch my breath and check behind me for my companion and photographer, Aaron Yoshino, who’s doing everything I’m doing, only with a camera on his back.