BIKING
Pedaling is a popular pastime on Maui, and you'll find shops all over the island that rent bikes specially outfitted for Maui's unique riding conditions. While you're there, ask for maps and advice on the best rides. Local favorites include the rides from Wailea to Kapalua, Kahului to Hookipa and Wailuku to Waiehu.
TENNIS
If you're game for a set, Maui is at your service. There are public and private courts available for use all over the island. Many hotels offer out-door courts, and area parks offer residents a place to play.
POLO and RODEO
if you want to see a rodeo while you're on Maui, you'll have to head to Makawao, the heart of Upcountry ranching land. The rodeos are held from spring to mid-summer in the Oskie Rice Arena on Olinda Road. if you're looking for a great game of polo, you'll find it just south of Makawao in Olinda. The Olinda Polo Field hosts games Sundays at 1pm from April – June and August – November.
HIKING
Maui has many beauti-ful areas to explore, and with its miles and miles of trails you'll have plenty of room to roam. One of the best hikes on the island is the descent into Haleakala Crater and the adjacent Waikamoi Forest, guided by National Park Rangers. Other impressive hikes include Oheo Gulch, the lao Valley and the West Maui Mountains. For informa-tion on ranger-guided hikes, call 808-522-4400.
SURFING
During the winter months, Hookipa Beach and Honolua Bay become Maui's premier surfing destinations, with waves that often exceed 15 feet. But beginners should make a break for the calmer waters of Lahaina and the beaches in West Maui. Ready to catch some waves? Lessons are offered and boards are for rent at shops across the island.
WINDSURFING
Maui's Hookipa Beach, just east of Paia, has been dubbed the windsurfing capital of the world. So, needless to say, conditions here are excellent. So good, in fact, that the O'Neill International Championship is held here each March and April. For beginners, the calm waters and gentle winds at Kanaha Beach in Kahului are the perfect place to learn the logistics of the sport.
