Couriers brave Honolulu traffic on bikes

Rapid deliveries, heavy loads and mad drivers are part of the job for the enthusiastic bikers

By Kristen Consillio

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 30, 2012

~~<p>Weaving through downtown Honolulu's rush-hour traffic carrying loads of files or even something as fragile as an embryo is what Kendall Sexton has become accustomed to in his small bike messenger business, which recently drew attention after the release of the film "Premium Rush."</p>
<p>The local professional mountain biker, whose passion for the sport drove him to take over Crosstown Couriers in 2008, is nonchalant in his tasks despite often having to make deliveries from Kahala to Honolulu Airport in record speed.</p>
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Weaving through downtown Honolulu's rush-hour traffic carrying loads of files or even something as fragile as an embryo is what Kendall Sexton has become accustomed to in his small bike messenger business, which recently drew attention after the release of the film "Premium Rush."

The local professional mountain biker, whose passion for the sport drove him to take over Crosstown Couriers in 2008, is nonchalant in his tasks despite often having to make deliveries from Kahala to Honolulu Airport in record speed. Login for more...