Race Results August 23, 2009 Cycle to the Sun Maui’s 36 Mile Race to the top of Haleakala Volcano

By Suzie Cooney CPT, on August 24th, 2009

Race Results August 23, 2009 Cycle to the Sun Maui’s 36 Mile Race to the top of Haleakala Volcano

It was a great day with many great finishes, as the bright-eyed and some still sleepy-eyed, cycling enthusiasts prepared at the starting line of Maui’s, special annual, Cycle to the Sun. A light drizzle came upon the sleepy town of Maui’s famous N. Shore surf town, Paia, but soon faded before the start. A Hawaiian priest gathered at the starting line to offer his prayers of a great race day for all. ( see lots of photos below ) For race results, click here.

The event was very well organized and went off very smoothly. GoCyclingMaui

: Check In

The organizer and sponsor, Donnie Arnoult, of Go Cycling Maui and wife Michele, greeted the competitors as they signed in, and assured a smooth finish at the top!

People attended from all over the globe as far as Tokyo and Toronto. This for sure was a backyard event, as many locals proved their strength and stamina.

GaryPreRace I was co-supporting along with Randy, and Michelle Wagner, for number 128, Gary Tuttle, who by the way rode up on a late model Bontrager, mountain bike! This was Gary’s first race up and with a fantastic time of 4:38, hopefully he’ll be back again next year! Stayed tuned for Gary’s story.

The support stations were fantastic. Station # 2 had a little Lenny Kravtiz and more fresh packs of gel. I had fun working with Richard and young Will Spork, while mixing bottles and bottles of Heed and fresh water. Klaus was mixing the tunes and chasing cyclists with smooth hand offs too!

Local Pukalani hero Bart Zawacki of BartBuilds.com did great too for his fourth year. Check out the cool bicycle design he shaved on his head! Only Bart would do this! He got awesome support too from girlfriend, Kiegan!