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Honolulu Century RideSeptember 27th 2009
The Honolulu Century Ride is Hawaii's premier bicycling event and the Hawaii Bicycling League’s largest fundraiser, drawing up to 4,000 participants from 8 nations. The Honolulu Century Ride begins and ends at Kapiolani Park, located just west of famous Diamond Head in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Riders get a great view as they pass the observation point near Diamond Head lighthouse, then glide down a gentle slope through the elegant Kahala district. Riders proceed east along the south shore of Oahu to the Hawaii Kai district, where the 20-mile riders reach a turn around point. Riders who continue on mount “heart break hill” and then cruise to the famous body-surfing beach Sandy Beach. From Sandy Beach, riders continue along the eastern shore of O’ahu, climbing to the scenic viewpoint at Makapu’u. Riders descend the hill at Makapu’u and roll past Sea Life Park into the beautiful village of Waimanalo. Once in Waimanalo, riders take the back roads through the tropical foliage at the base of the famed Ko’olau mountain range, the sharp volcanic ridge that runs the length of the east side of O’ahu. After leaving the rest stop in Waimanalo, riders weave through the back streets of the scenic east-side town of Kailua to another rest stop. They then reach the shores of beautiful Kaneohe Bay, proceeding along the shore until the final turn around point at Swanzy Beach Park, 50 miles from the start in Kapiolani Park. Registration: All mail-in, faxed and walk-in entries must be received or postmarked by September 14, 2009 to Hawaii Bicycling League, 3442 Waialae Avenue Suite 1, Honolulu, HI 96816. Late Registration: Postmarked, faxed or walk-ins after September 14, 2009 DO NOT receive T-shirt with entry. Late registrations and late packet pick-up will be available the morning of September 27, 2009 at Kapiolani Park. Packet Pick-up Changed: Packet pick-up has been moved to the Waikiki Playground, between the Monsarrat / Paki parking lot and the Waikiki Shell. Ample free parking is available at the Monsarrat / Paki parking lot and along Paki. View the map. The packet pick-up time and date, September 26 from 8:30am-3:00pm, remains unchanged.Packets are not available at the HBL office. Accomodations: Participants can book rooms for themselves, family, and guests here. Bike Shops: Click here for a list of O'ahu bike shops. Children: Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied on the ride by an adult at all times. Helmet: A CPSC approved bicycle helmet must be worn and properly fastened at all times while participating in the ride. Iron Okole: Form a team with at least five people. Each rider collects mileage at finish. The team with the most cumulative miles wins. Download the registration form. Merchandise: View the merchandise here. Pre-orders have ended - limited quantities will be available. Partners: The Honolulu Century Ride would not be possible without the support of volunteers, partner organizations and businesses. Click here to find out more. Patches: All participants will receive a 2009 Honolulu Century Ride patch. Photography: The official photographer of the 2009 Honolulu Century Ride is Photocreate. View and order pictures here. Ride Guide: Download the 2009 Honolulu Century Ride 'Ride Guide' here. (2mb file) Route: Start in Town at Kapiolani Park at 6:30a.m.: course leaves Kapiolani Park, past Diamond Head, through Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Kailua, Kaneohe, to Swanzy Beach Park. Riders turn around at respective aid stations back to Kapiolani Park. Download the course map. Safety Briefing and Information: To learn safety tips about riding in Hawai'i, watch the 2009 Honolulu Century Ride Safety Briefing video on YouTube. T-Shirts: If you have purchased a ride shirt through pre-orders, they will be available with your packet at packet pick-up. Riders who have not purchased a t-shirt will receive a 2009 Honolulu Century Ride patch. Volunteer: This event would not be possible without the help of volunteers! To volunteer, download the PDF or contact us at 735-5756 or bicycle@hbl.org. For more information and to connect with other riders, try our new discussion boards.
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