Tantalus Thigh Burner
If you’re looking for a beautiful challenging ride close to Waikiki, Tantalus (or Pu’u ‘Ōhi’a in Hawaiian) is right in the center of Honolulu. This half day ride is perfect for an experienced cyclist, and there are plenty of hiking trails along the way if you’re looking for more adventures. Get ready for 7 miles of winding turns and cut backs through the rainforest with unobstructed panoramic views of Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and the Punchbowl Cemetery. This is our most extreme bike ride in Honolulu, featuring steep grades and sharp turns along a mountain road.
Extend your adventure and explore Magic Island. A manmade peninsula at the east end of Ala Moana Beach Park. Magic Island features large seawalls and a shallow lagoon, perfect fort a relaxing swim.
DIRECTIONS:
- Turn Right onto Paoakalani Ave.
- Turn Left onto Ala Wai Blvd and follow the bike path along the Ala Wai Canal
- Turn Right onto McCully St. at the McCully Bridge and continue straight over the H-1 freeway
- Turn Left onto Wilder Ave.
- Turn Right onto Makiki St.
- Stay to the Right when Makiki St. splits at the triangle park
- Slight Left onto Round Top Drive
- (From this point, you’ll follow the mountain road for three miles until you reach Pu’u Ualaka’a State Park, where you’ll enjoy full panoramic views of Honolulu from the park’s lookout)
- Continue climbing the mountain through the Round Top Forest Reserve, or come back into town the same way you came
- Head back into Waikiki via Makiki St when you reach the bottom of Round Top Drive
- Turn Left onto Wilder Ave.
- Turn Right onto McCully St. and continue over the H-1 freeway and the McCully Bridge into Waikiki
- Turn Left onto Kalakaua Ave. and follow it through the main Waikiki Strip
- Turn Left onto Kapahulu Ave.
- Turn Left onto Lemon Road to return your bikes to the shop
Fitness Bike Rental
Bike
Single person
No license required
With its innovative belt drive, powerful disc brakes, and confident 27.5 wheels with wide 50mm tires, this hybrid bike can handle rough roads and varied terrain. The Giant UX 3S will give you a smooth and stable ride throughout Honolulu. This versatile 3 speed fitness bike is an ideal choice for those who are looking to get some exercise while on vacation and for people who want a leisurely cruise down Honolulu’s roads.
It has a flat handlebar and a frame that keeps you in an upright position ensuring total comfort. This sporty fitness bike also comes with a handlebar pouch, handlebar bell, water bottle holder, and a rear rack and lock.
The Giant UX 3S is currently our main bicycle model for rent.
- Secure Locks
- Water Bottle Holder
- Front Pouch
- Rear Rack
- 5 Feet 11 Inches to 6 Feet 3 Inches
- SHIMANO NEXUS Internal Geared Hub
- Gates CDN beltdrive
- Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic Disc Brake
| Half Day (1-4 hours) | $22 |
| Day (8:30 am – 5:00 pm): | $27 |
| After Hour Return/ Fully Covered: | $34 |
| 24 hour rate: | $39 |
| 2 Days: | $27/Day |
| First 3 – 7 Days: | $22/Day |
| After 7 Days: | $8/Day |
Fitness Bike Small Rental
Lemon Road
Tantalus Climb
Estimated RIDE Time: 4 hours
Distance: 10.5 Miles Ride
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Bicycle
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Close Toed Shoes
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Water
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Sunscreen
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Swimwear
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Map
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