New downhill bike law, limiting commercial tour rides down Haleakala, now in effect on Maui

A new downhill bike law will limit tour operations on Maui's popular ride down Haleakala is in effect as of Feb. 1, 2023.

[@edwesby5752]

I was fortunate to do the bike ride down Haleakala twice before the ride was cut short, first by the US Park Service, and now this. The first time I left my hotel room in Honolulu vacant for a night while I booked a second room on Maui specifically so I could do the downhill bike ride. I never saw any of the problems mentioned. The bike tour company had us in a small group of about 12 and when cars came up behind the group we were pulled over to a shoulder so the cars could pass. I wonder if any of those politicians who voted for the route cut have ever done the ride. Bet not.

[@yummyyumsum]

does anybody know if this is still in effect? is the bike tour ruined now?

[@cycologist7069]

Just do a run on your own without a tour group.

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

I am planning a trip to Hawaii. I was going to include Maui until I saw this video. I'll pass.

[@smaganas]

Im a cyclist but i can see the need for this. At some point you have to consider the locals and saftey. Hopefully they can find a nice balance. Not totally removing it Hopefully

[@byronshefchik]

This is a shortsighted decision by these council members. Do they want the Maui tourism industry to die?

[@smaganas]

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[@MichaelJones12354]

Huge areolas are nice vfdh

[@es-er9qy]

One single company close to 200 riders a day, there are many companies operating on that single road, over 1000 people a day. Absolute nuisance as most of the “cyclists” never ride a bike outside their vacation. Public roads are not Disneyland for thrill seekers.

[@cycologist7069]

Not your opinion nor observation.