Paradise Ride Kauai 2012 - South Route

<- to home Day 2: South Route plus "Century Ride"	Home About Forms Fundraising The Event Volunteers Benefiting Agency Contact Us Donation Drawing FAQs Incentives Sponsors Team Information Training Cyclist Registration by Mail Donate by Mail FAQs 100+ Fundraising Tips Incentives Order Your Jersey Team Information Training Tips 100+ Fundraising Tips Donate/Sponsor by Mail Incentives Benefiting Agency Donation Drawing FAQs Order Your Jersey Our Routes Register by Mail Sponsors Supporters Team Information Training 100+ Fundraising Tips Sign-Up About the Route One of the many things that makes PRK such an extraordinarily unique and special ride is the incredible beauty of the scenic route that will take you through many parts of Kauai. You’ll experience breathtaking views, revered and culturally significant destinations, and many beautiful areas of Kauai. There are up to two days of riding; each one different. You can choose to ride a segment of day 1, a segment of day 2, segments of each day 1 and 2, or perhaps the entire ride on both days. Each route has been designed to be challenging but achievable, and the more time you have to train the more likely you will be able to add miles to your goal. No matter what you choose, we have placed rest stops along the route that are stocked with everything to keep you going (food, water, energy bars, and other basic necessities), restrooms, all staffed by our incredible rest stop volunteers. The entire route is supported by our Support and Gear Vehicle Volunteers (“SAGs”), bike mechanics, medical assistants, and our PRK route angels who provide additional awareness for you and others sharing the route and guiding you along the way. You will also find signs placed throughout the route to guide you along to your next destination whether that’s to the next rest stop or your chosen finish point.
0 Miles: Puhi Island School - Home Base Start your Paradise Ride Kauai adventure after you experience a traditional Hawaiian blessing which sends all riders off to an incredible start to their journey. You will depart and wind your way through the back roads of Puhi and out Halemalu road through incredible scenic countryside with Mt. Haupu beckoning you. You will continue along the main road south to “Tree Tunnel” road and experience a wonderful downhill entrance to historic Koloa Town. From there you will continue on towards Poipu Beach Park for your first stop. 18 Miles: Poipu Beach – Rest Stop Design Your Own Route: First End Point Refresh yourself, stretch your legs, and get a breather at the first rest stop. This is the first place you may choose to complete your Day Two ride. To continue you wind up and through Omao and then on to Kalaheo. This is a moderately challenging climb which will bring you to the next stop at Kalaheo Community Center. 28 Miles: Kalaheo Community Center – Rest Stop Refresh yourself, stretch your legs, and get a breather at the second rest stop. Back on the road continue on with extraordinarily beautiful views of the south shore coast with Kauai Coffee Plantation in the distance. You are in for a thrilling downhill ride and then make your way through Ele`ele and historic Hanapepe town. Just a little further on you will arrive at Salt Pond Beach Park for lunch! 35 Miles: Salt Pond Beach Park – Lunch Stop Design Your Own Route: Second End Point Here you will be able to really breathe in the fresh ocean salt air, stretch and have a wonderful lunch. Relax a little, catch up with your friends and enjoy the scenery. This is the second place you may choose to complete your Day Two ride.! 44 Miles: Hawaii Trading Post – Rest Stop This leg of the route is the most challenging part of Day Two as it features a strenuous climb out of the Salt Pond beach area and back through the hills and on to Omao. This next stop will greet you with refreshments, indoor bathrooms and cheering volunteers. 55 Miles: Puhi Island School - Home Base You’ve almost made it, as you continue the last part of the climb, leaving Omao, and make your way back to the first portion of the route from the morning. Continue on just a few miles further and you will be treated to smiling faces, ono eats, a shower and a massage at our home base, Island School where you will enjoy a send-off feast fit for a cyclist! Congratulations, you’ve just helped us make Paradise Ride Kauai 2012 another success!
New for 2012: The CENTURY RIDE
The brand new "Century Ride" for 2012 continues from the Salt Pond Beach Park lunch stop out almost to the end of the road around Barking Sands and the Pacific Missile Range. (Complete details for this extension are yet to be settled, but it will be a 100-mile ride in one day to satisfy the most advanced and committed riders!)


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