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Pu’u Kukui Loop – Maui’s Ultimate Cycling Challenge – 3 hours 58 minutes

Embark on the ultimate volcanic adventure with the Pu’u Kukui Loop – Maui’s most challenging cycling route. This virtual journey combines breathtaking Hawaiian landscapes with a relentless 8/10 difficulty workout. Experience every type of interval training naturally embedded in the volcanic terrain, from grueling climbs to exhilarating descents. Complete with precision metrics to perfectly recreate this bucket-list ride from the comfort of your indoor trainer.

Part 1: Kihei to Lipoa Ridge (2hr 09min)

We begin in Kihei, riding along sugar cane fields towards Pu’u Kukui and to Highway 30 with ocean views, palm trees, and the volcano to our right. We take a break in Lahaina under the Banyan tree and then continue our ride through Lahaina, the Kaanapali golf courses and keep going until we reach the end of civilization. Part 1 ends at Lipoa Ridge.

Workout Focus:

• Tough but steady efforts with a few challenging climbs
• High intensity sustained intervals fighting coastal headwinds
• Perfect for building aerobic endurance and mental toughness
• Great uninterrupted efforts to build cardiovascular strength

Part 2: Lipoa Ridge to Wailuku (1hr 48min)

Beginning at Lipoa Ridge, we immediately face a huge climb – the road winding high above the Pacific with spectacular views. We take a break at a village on Kahakuola Beach and stop at Julia’s Banana Bread stand. Then the real challenge begins up Pu’u Kukui along Highway 340 – nicknamed “Death Road” for its narrow, winding path that climbs to a maximum elevation of 1,764 feet. The ride concludes in downtown Wailuku.

Workout Focus:

• Very difficult and fast with natural intervals from varied terrain
• Multiple intense climbs with sustained hill climb intervals up the volcano
• Fast steady-state interval to the finish
• Ultimate test of climbing strength and recovery ability

Complete Package Includes:

• Extreme Elevation Challenges
• Complete Interval Training System
• Mental Endurance Builder
• Hawaiian Paradise Distraction

Coached by Paul, who transforms ordinary indoor training sessions into extraordinary journeys of self-discovery. With a passionate approach to goal-setting, he doesn’t just guide you through workouts – he crafts narratives that connect your physical efforts to meaningful achievements.

Additional information

• Resolution: 1080i (Blu-Ray), 2K (download), 2K (on demand), 480i (DVD)
• Audio: Stereo. 4 audio tracks