E-biking! I explained to the woman at Hele on Kauai Bike Rentals (and Boutique) that I had never ridden an electric bike. That seemed fine, but the pre-rental briefing included the question – so, you’re avid bikers?

Avid seemed to be a big word but I do know how to ride. She was satisfied but warned me that these bikes would be heavier than what I was used to.

Surprisingly that wasn’t a big issue for me, just a small one whenever I started up from stop. I adapted fine except when it was time to ride through the tunnel of trees. For some reason that was disorienting to me, but Bob went through fine. Of course.

Before our trek, we dropped our daughter and her family off at a trailhead for Donkey Beach. This is our effort to find them along the way.

Why is there always a hill?

Eventually we found them. The surf was too high for their planned snorkeling but there was plenty to explore and enjoy among the rocks.

Two hours along the Kapaa Bike Path was about perfect for me to sit on a bike as my body can only last as long as my posterior can endure even with frequent stops to take in amazing views.

I would do this again in a second. Especially after Bob explained the throttle. I was perfectly fine pedaling along enjoying the assist the bike offered even while wondering why Bob pedaled so much less than I did.

Let me tell you, the throttle was a game changer – no pedaling necessary. I was hooked.

Until next time, aloha!