For mountain bike rides, our requirements are based on ability, not minimum age. We believe you are the best judge of your child’s balance, fitness and maturity. We do have small adult size bikes, and youth helmets available.
For all rides that use public roads, our minimum age is 14.
We currently do not offer pickup or dropoff service. Our tour times are strategically chosen for a post ride lunch or dinner at one of Waimea’s great restaurants so you can make a nice half day in the beautiful town of Waimea.
You’re not alone! The Holoholokai Petroglyph Mountain Bike ride is suitable for all levels.
Our Anna Ranch and Mana Dirt Road are very popular E-Mountain Bike rides. Hop on a Giant Full Suspension Trance E (electric assist mountain bike) and have fun going up the climbs!
The Waipio Valley Lookout Ride is mostly rolling downhill (with a climb near the end), then you’re shuttled back up the hill to Waimea.
All our tours include a high-end rental bike chosen to complement your route.
Because we set up bikes ahead of time with your measurements, it’s not possible to pick your bike the day of the ride. We may consult with you prior to your ride day to decide which model would work better for you (for example, a traditional versus an E-Mountain Bike).
We encourage you to bring your own shoes and pedals, and are happy to install your pedals. Because of time limitations, we don’t install cleats on shoes during a typical day trip. If you are interested in a custom training camp that includes bike fitting services, please email us at aloha@bigislandbiketours.com.
You are welcome to bring your own helmet, but to save suitcase space most riders choose to use our Giant Rev Comp helmets (included).
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In the past we offered water bottles for all our rides, and still use plastic single use in the event you didn’t pack one.
We are trying to eliminate single use plastics and most people don’t need another logo’d water bottle, so please bring one with you.
You can fill it with our filtered Hawai’i water at the shop!
The Waipio Valley Lookout Road Ride meets at our headquarters at Anna Ranch, 65-1480 Kawaihae Rd. in Waimea, HI. Park in the middle lot, you’ll see our headquarters building with a small Big Island Bike Tours sign.
If the ride begins and ends in a different location, your supportvehicle will shuttle you back to the start.
Friendly, professional, CPR-certified guide, high end full suspension mountain bike or full suspension E-Mountain Bike (electric assist mountain bike), helmet, pump and tube, trailside snack, and rain gear (if needed).
We have a very limited and unpredictable number of loaner pedals, so we encourage you to bring your own shoes and pedals.
Mana Dirt Road works for beginner to intermediate riders. One popular option: hop on a Giant Full Suspension Trance E (electric assist mountain bike) and fly up the climbs! The Holoholokai Petroglyph Mountain Bike ride is suitable for all levels.