Care in a community runs deep. Often, we see just the tip of the iceberg — a fundraiser, a volunteer day, or a PSA shared on social media. But true community care shows up in the most private, healing, and unseen moments.
On the surface, the West Maui Bike Park is a fun place to ride bikes and hang out. That’s true — but just beyond that, you’ll find the many hands and hearts of locals who made a huge project possible, moving one rock at a time, together.
The Spirit of Aloha peels back the delicate curtain on the real story behind building West Maui’s first public bike park. The concept came long before anyone could imagine what was ahead. Like everything in the region, plans were derailed by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
When the time was right, a motivated group of people stepped forward — not just to build trails, but to create a space for healing.
This is the story of how a community — cyclists and pedestrians alike — came together to shape a lasting resource for joy, friendship, progression, and loyalty. What started as a “nice-to-have” quickly became something essential: a place for birthday parties, good days, hard days, and everything in between.
Sponsored by: The Maxx G Foundation
Congratulations to the Maui Community and the Maui Mountain Bike Coalition!
