Maui Haleakala Pre-Dawn Bike Tour

$145.00 Online Special! Retail $154

Maui Predawn Bike Tour: Mountain Riders is now offering a predawn bike ride!

A Haleakala bike tour is a must do vacation highlight for most visitors to the island of Maui. If you have previously visited Haleakala for one of our Maui sunrise bike tours.

The pre dawn bike tour a great option to and will allow you to get some extra hours of beauty sleep. By choosing the Pre dawn bike tour you save $100 per person. You also get to miss the extra busy hours (although beautiful) of the Haleakala sunrise.

From our office in Paia, we will transport guests up the same roads you will ride down. We begin the bike tour just outside of the park entrance at the 6,500′ level. Along the way your tour guide will provide you with the history of Haleakala National Park, its geology, and the rare plants and animals found only on Maui. Watch the Maui predawn bike tour colors from this location, and then you’ll be fitted with a bicycle and helmet to start your guided bike ride.

You will be riding downhill through Haleakala Ranch and its magic verdant green slopes. The roadway is a series of 21 incredible switchback turns, each one unfolding the spectacular view of Maui’s coastline below. We then load up the bikes and drive to our favorite upcountry town of Makawao. We spend about 45 minutes visiting the many quaint stores and restaurants of this amazing town. After our visit, we continue riding downhill through Makawao to our bike shop in the seaside town of  Paia.. From there feel free to explore the north shore surf town of Paia

The Haleakala Pre-Dawn bike tour is an unforgettable experience for anyone who participates. If you are someone who can appreciate the beauty around you, then you won’t want to miss the views you will see throughout the entire tour. You can even stop to take pictures along the way. We are sure you will have a lot of fun. 

We only recommend our bike tours to those who have had prior experience riding a bicycle downhill, as you will be traveling downhill at a fairly average gradient of 5-6% while sharing the roadway with other motor vehicles. So, you have to be a confident and steady rider who meets the age, height, and weight restrictions – as well as the ability to meet the aforementioned skills.

In order to continue to provide safe adventure rides, we do have some biker restrictions in place that will ensure everyone will have a safe and enjoyable time. 

All bikers must meet the following restrictions to be able to join us for the Haleakala Pre-Dawn bike tour:

• Must be a competent, experienced, and confident bike rider. You should be able to get on and off the bike safely, keep it under complete control at all times, and be able to maneuver the bike through 180-degree turns, as well as at speeds of 18-25mph.
• A minimum of 15 years of age. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 
• Must not be pregnant. 
• The maximum weight is 280lbs due to bike manufacturer capacity. 
• A minimum of 5′ tall. 
• Closed-toed shoes only. No exceptions. 
• Capable of engaging in activity at higher elevations. 
• Not currently taking medication that may cause drowsiness or fatigue. 
• Must sign, understand, and acknowledge all risks involved in this tour.
• Need to sign an acknowledgment of risk form.

For any questions or concerns about safety or these restrictions, contact our office at 808 877-4944.

We don’t like to say that the bike tour is dangerous, but rather adventurous. As a rider, you have to be confident in handling yourself on a bike under certain conditions, including: 

• Sharing a road with vehicles
• Traveling downhill from 6500’ vertical feet 
• An average gradient of 5-6%
• Switchbacks and winding road 
• Certain stretches of the road have no bike lane or shoulder

If you are not or would not be comfortable traveling on a bike in this situation, then this may not be the tour for you. You don’t have to be a professional bike rider to be able to enjoy the tour, but you do have to be able to control your bike. Remember, you are going to be heading downhill for many miles at a fast pace – and you will have cars next to you. If none of this concerns you, you will be fine. As with most outdoor adventures, however, there are risks involved.

Aside from extra layers of clothing, you may want to bring: 

• Mask
• Sunglasses and/or prescription glasses
• Sunscreen

You can bring a backpack with you that will be stored in the van. This will carry all the necessary items you may need and can easily store additional layers of clothing or any purchases you make along the way.

Aside from the fun experience and the views, there are a few things that are included in the bike tour. These include: 

• Bicycles that are designed with drum brakes to handle the downhill ride. 
• Bell helmet
• Granola bars
• Water

You can wear anything that will make you feel comfortable. However, closed-toed shoes and helmets are the only mandatory attire. Gloves, windbreakers, and windproof pants are highly recommended. Keep in mind that the temperatures in the early morning can be quite brisk and, when combined with the downhill speeds, you may find it chilly. 

Jackets, sweatshirts, jeans, leggings, long-sleeved shirts, and the like are all safe options. Dressing in layers is always a good idea.

Check the weather before your tour and dress accordingly.