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Exploring Lahaina and Beyond

This beautiful 13+ mile route may just be one of the best things you do on Maui. It will take you from Front Street in Lahaina all the way to Olowalu. The route is 13 miles round trip, and 20 miles if you’re riding your bike from the RideSmart Maui Bike shop in Kaanapali. We…

Exploring Lahaina by Bike

Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in Hawaii and a must-see during your trip to Maui. It has a rich history, a famous tree, and one of the “Top Ten Greatest Streets” in America. It’s very bike and pedestrian-friendly, and only 4 miles from our Kaanapali bike shop, making it a popular destination…

What to do in Kaanapali, Maui

Kaanapali is a popular resort town in West Maui that is home to many hotels, beaches, restaurants and shops, including RideSmart Maui! Our new location makes it easy to start exploring as soon as you pick up your e-bike. Whether you’re looking for a romantic week with your partner, or a family fun day with…

Exploring Kapalua Maui by Bike

  Located in Northwest Maui along the Honoapi’ilani Highway, Kapalua is one of the coolest places on Maui to explore by e-bike. Sitting on a previously thriving 23,000 acre plantation, this community has a rich history, beginning as early as 1836. Now, Kapalua is a master-planned world class resort known for its stunning shorelines, championship…

Exploring Maui on a Tandem E-Bike

March was full of adventure for John and Brenda Holder! Hailing from Knoxville, TN, the couple arrived on the island of Maui in Hawaii with an impressive electric bicycle to-do list. At the top of the list? Rent a tandem electric bike from RideSmart Maui’s location in Lahaina, Hawaii.   Equipped with their tandem e-bicycle,…

How to maximize your e-bike battery range

As electric bikes have grown in popularity, their technology, features and the overall capabilities has improved drastically. This includes the total range of the battery, or the distance a rider is able to travel on a single charge. Being familiar with the e-bike’s range estimate and efficient riding practices helps avoid those 0% battery situations….

Maui Electric Bikes: Buying Online vs Buying Local

Electric bicycles are growing in popularity, surpassing all other categories of bicycles, and for good reason. With an electric bike, headwind, hills, and other obstacles are not as challenging, making it easier for you to travel a greater distance without getting as tired as you would riding a standard bike. If you are shopping for…

Climate-Friendly Tips from RideSmart Maui Electric Bikes

5 climate-friendly actions you can take right now that will make a difference: Around the world, our way of living is overheating the earth, contaminating freshwater, and polluting clean air and topsoil. That’s why so many dedicated climate activists are participating in rallies and marches as part of this week’s Global Climate Strike. Through this…

Places to watch whale’s breach on your e-bike ride

One of the best parts of winter in Maui is the return of koloha, or humpback whales! West Maui offers spectacular views of the Auau Channel, a humpback breeding ground that’s nestled between the islands of Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Molokai. From December until May, residents and visitors can catch these gentle giants slapping their…

Getting around Maui without a car – use an e-bike!

Visiting Maui without a car is a great way to save money on your vacation, reduce your carbon footprint and avoid potential stresses such as traffic jams, road closures and parking shortages. Many travellers choose to navigate the island using a combination of the transit modes Maui has to offer including the Bus, the trolley,…

Maui Electric Bikes: Uses and Benefits

Here at RideSmart Maui, we’re passionate about e-bicycles because they offer the best of both worlds. They’re better for the environment than a car, while also eliminating most of the common disadvantages to cycling including hilly terrain, longer journeys. and high winds. Whether your intention is recreational use, exercise or transportation, the opportunities are endless…

Maui Electric Bicycles Offer More Sustainable Recreation and Transportation Options

In a perfectly sustainable world, vehicles that require gasoline for fuel would be extinct. Electric bikes and vehicles would transport us from point Lahaina to Kaanapali, and in between, we would consider how we have reduced our individual carbon footprint significantly by commuting on our electric bike. Or at the very least, we would not…