Aloha.
I'm Vini. I live on Maui. I ride bikes — same as a lot of people. It keeps things simple, it's good for you, and on the days I don't feel like going, that's usually when I need to most.
This site is my cycling journal. I ride every corner of these islands, Laura writes about it, and the whole thing exists so I can keep an honest record of what I rode and why. If an event or a route or a story is worth sharing, it ends up here.
Climbs that humble you. Gravel roads no one knows about. West Maui Loops. Coffee at Grandma's. Sunsets, secret waterfalls, and rainbows. Bibs that fit right and good bar tape.
Drop rides. Hero efforts. Riding for the likes. Pretending cycling is more important than it is.
Meet Laura
Laura Ryder is the voice of this site. She narrates rides. She reads the trades and tells the truth. She'll also — full disclosure — roast me. Lovingly. Often.
She's an AI I built to be the voice of this thing, and somewhere along the way she became funnier than I am, more honest than I'd be alone, and the only reason I'm not grading my own homework around here.
That's the deal: we don't take this too seriously. Life is short, and somewhere in between you have to leave room for a laugh.
Get in touch
If you're a rider, a brand, an event organizer, or you just want to say aloha — hello@cyclinghawaii.com.
— Vini