Important information about Sunday’s ride:

Packet Pickup: On Friday, 4/27 from 12pm to 6pm and Saturday 4/28 from 8am to 2pm, packets will be available at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse (2nd floor ballroom). Packets will include a ride guide with map, additional information about HBL events and activities, and flyers from other groups/vendors. We’ll also be taking late registration, selling HBL merchandise, and signing people up for memberships and the upcoming Honolulu Century Ride! There is plenty of car parking, but of course we encourage you to ride your bike!

Ride Start: On Sunday, April 29th 2018 the ride will begin at 7:30am. With riders starting to line up starting at 6:45am. Late packet pickup and registration will begin at 6am near the start line. The start & finish are at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. Haleiwa Aloha Fun Ride start is at 8:30am, line up at 8:00am.

T-shirts: T-shirts will be available for participants who registered during early & regular registration (before April 1st) at packet pickup. Late registrants are asked to pick up a shirt after the ride at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, as sizes/availability are not guaranteed for late registration.

Bike Maintenance Workshop: Free Basic Bike Maintenance courses will be offered at packet pickup on Friday from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday from 10am-12pm. Learn how to change a flat tire with ease and other basic maintenance skills! Plus it’s free! Sign up at hbl.org/workshops to attend (all you need to bring is a wheel!).

Sunday Buses: To be arranged. Check back later for more information.

Car Parking: There will be parking available at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park starting at 6am. Please follow signs and instructions of the parking attendants. Do NOT park at the Haleiwa Ali’i Park (only for park users) or at Haleiwa Elementary School.

Day-of Registration/Packet Pickup: If you can’t make the packet pickup on Friday or Saturday or haven’t registered, we’ll have both available at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park starting at 6am. Please find the HBL tent close to the starting line/archway.

Start: Riders are asked to start lining up at 7:00am. Announcements will begin at 7:15am. The ride officially starts at 7:30am. Riders are asked to line up by distance/ability level; riders expecting to ride the full 100km at the front, followed by 80km, 50km, and 30km. Start line will be further makai in the park and will be behind the HBL archway. HELMETS REQUIRED!

Course: There is a new course this year! The course will leave Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, and head towards Kaena Point on Farrington Highway. The first turn around will be near Camp Erdman past Dillingham Airfield. The 30km riders will return directly to the park, with the 50km, 80km, and 100km riders continuing along the North Shore past Sunset Beach, Kahuku and turn around at Hau’ula Beach Park, and return to Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. There are aid stations approximately every 10-12 miles. These aid stations also serve as turn around locations. Camp Erdman will serve as 30km turn around and first aid station. Sunset Beach Neighborhood Park is the 50km turn around and second aid station. Kahuku High School is the 80km turn around and third aid station, and Hauula Beach Park is the 100km turn around and fourth aid station. There will be course signs at important turns and locations. To view the HMC course map online, click HERE.

Aid Stations: There are five on-course aid stations, plus the finish area at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. These stations will have food available (fruit, pretzels, nuts, peanut butter, etc), water & sports drink, mechanical aid, and first aid. Please use caution when entering/exiting the aid stations, especially when crossing traffic.

Road Conditions: While there are stretches of new pavement, much of the highway along the North Shore is overdue for repaving. Please use caution as there are some bumps, pot holes, and other road hazards along the course. Be aware of traffic and other riders when avoiding hazards. Be safe! Recommended tire width is 28c and wider.

Mechanical Support: With the support of local bike shops, there will be both roving and stationary mechanical support along the course. Please be sure your bike is in working condition before the ride. If you are riding, you should be comfortable changing a flat tire and carry a spare tube/patch kit. A Basic Bike Maintenance workshop will be available at packet pickup on Friday from 4pm – 6pm and Saturday from 10am-12pm. Sign up for free workshop at hbl.org/workshops.

Emergencies: In case of emergency, please dial 911. HBL course command can be reached at 808-735-5756.

Ride with Aloha: Please follow all traffic laws, signs, and signals. plus any requests from the HPD special duty officers on course. Please ride single file (this is law in Hawaii) and to the right of the lane. In many situations the shoulder has sand or gravel, please signal to the riders/drivers behind and merge into the travel lane. Hawaii HRS291C-145 allows a cyclist to control the whole lane when it’s too narrow for a car/bike to share the lane as well as to avoid hazards. For more info on the laws, please visit our Bike Laws page. Please report aggressive/dangerous drivers to HPD by calling 911.

Pass with Care: When passing a rider, please make sure it is clear to do so then pass on the left. Be sure to signal visually (for riders/drivers behind) and vocally, “passing on your left” (for rider ahead).

Smile!: Official ride photos will be taken by Project M at different locations along the route. Photos will be available for purchase starting a few days after the ride. You’ll receive an email with links to your best shots!

Finish Area: The ride finish is at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park on the maintenance road. Look for the large archway. Be sure to smile as Project M will be taking photos at the finish as well.

Post Ride: When back at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, please enjoy live music and prizes from 102.7 Da Bomb and Sweet Sounds Entertainment. Purchasing lunch supports the Waialua Bulldogs Football Team. Be sure to visit the HBL tent to purchase merchandise, sign up for Honolulu Century Ride, and renew your membership! Don’t forget to cash in on your Rider Deals with all of our participating Haleiwa business partners. Check out the full list of Rider Deals by CLICKING HERE.

Lunch: Purchase lunch from Waialua Football Team at Kaiaka Bay Beach park! Plus receive discounts at nearly a dozen locations in Haleiwa! Just bring in your bib number. Check your rider packet for a list of supporting businesses.

Membership: Are you a member of HBL? If not, join at the event for only $20 (regular is $35)! Add to our voice as the bicycle advocacy group for Oahu, please get discounts on future events, at local bike shops, and our Ride Aloha partners. Visit the HBL merchandise tent at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park!

Share Your Photos!: Tag HBL in your photos on Instagram and Facebook! Follow @hblridealoha and use #HMC18 and #RideAloha! You can also email your best shots to HBL Events.

Volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the ride. Even if you’re participating, there’s still plenty of ways to lend a hand! Visit our HMC Volunteer Page for more info and to sign up.

Sponsors: Mahalo to our great HMC event sponsors! The Bike Shop, Eki Cyclery, Bike Hawaii Tours, Waialua High School, North Shore News, Roberts Hawaii, Hawaiian Ola and Sweet Sounds Entertainment.

Bring Your Friends: There is still time to register so invite all your friends to join you! Sign up online through Saturday, or on Sunday starting at 6am at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park.

Additional questions? Contact our Events Director, Sateash Diehm or call 735-5756