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Archives for June 2020

Training for a Century Ride!

Tackling Your First Century Ride

By Malia k Harunaga

“You rode 100 miles? On your BICYCLE?! How is that possible?” This might be a common remark you’ll start to hear after telling someone you’ve completed a century ride. If you’re reading this and have never experienced the joy of finishing a 100-mile bike ride, you might be thinking the same thing. How is biking 100 miles possible; surely you must have to be a hardcore cyclist or professional racer to do such a feat?

The answer is that biking 100 miles is totally achievable for almost anyone, with the right amount of preparation and determination! If you are thinking about tackling your first century ride, congratulations – you’ve passed the first hurdle already! Now that you have your eyes on the goal, you can start to put the other parts in motion to get you crossing the 100-mile finish line with a smile on your face!

The Hawaii Bicycling League will be holding the 37th Annual Honolulu Century Ride on September 30th, 2018 (Sunday). This event brings about 2,000 cyclists to the roads of O‘ahu to take part of a gorgeous ride that starts from Kapi‘olani Park and heads out to Swanzy Beach Park and back for an amazing 100-mile journey. The participants are taken well care of with aid stations along the route stocked by friendly volunteers handing out cold refreshments, fruits, snacks, and cheer to keep riders’ energy up.

Having your first 100-mile adventure on a bike is a much more pleasurable experience when you have support, and having other riders out there helping you along makes it a wonderful experience and even more rewarding achievement. 

The key to finishing a century ride is being prepared. You must get yourself ready with the right amount of training, good food, and mental determination. It is highly advised to join a group ride to steadily build up your mileage and endurance, and to get more comfortable on your two-wheels. The Hawaii Bicycling League has a full calendar of different group lead rides for cyclists of all abilities ranging from total beginners to local racing teams at www.HBL.org/calendar. One of the groups that will be actively training for the September century ride is the Red Hot Ladies. “The Red Hot Ladies bicycling club was formed by Patricia Johnson & Pattie Dunn with the expressed goal of encouraging women 50+ to get back into bicycling and start enjoying the freedom of being on two wheels. Over the last decade our community of riders has expanded to include younger women as well as men. As Red Hot Ladies we strive to be humble, kind, courteous and inclusive not only as bicycle ambassadors but in our daily lives.” They have multiple no-drop rides each week for you to choose from. Riding with friends is not only more fun but there is also an added layer of safety when bicycling in numbers.

Even before you start building up your cycling stamina and making sure your body is ready for the ride, you’ll want to make sure your equipment is ready to roll as well. Always make sure you have the proper amount of air in your tubes by checking the recommended PSI on your tire sidewalls. Getting a flat is never fun but it shouldn’t mean you have to call it quits on your ride! Learn how to fix a flat (or refresh your flat-fixing skills) by going to a fun hands-on Basic Bike Maintenance workshop offered for free by the Hawaii Bicycling League! Go to www.HBL.org/workshops to see when the next workshop is. The Honolulu Century Ride will offer mechanical assistance to all registered riders if you find yourself needing any help on the course. Another reason this event is the best place for your first century!

Some other tips to get you to the finish line:

  • Start small and increase your mileage steadily. Listen to your body when it needs to rest and don’t over do it.
  • Know all the rights and responsibilities for bicycle (vehicle) operators biking in Hawai‘i – HBL has free workshops for adults that go over safe cycling practices and make sure everyone leaves feeling more confident on their bikes.
  • Train using the equipment you will be biking with for the Century. The day before the ride is not the time to bust out a new pair of cycling shoes or to swap out your wheels.
  • Ride ready. Always carry with you basic tools to fix a flat (spare tube or patch kit, tire levers, and hand pump).
  • If you are unsure of your bike’s current condition or your own mechanical prowess it would be a good idea to bring in your bike into a local bike store for a basic or full tune-up. 
  • Bring some form of personal identification with you. Having a mobile phone and spare cash is recommended as well.
  • Watch the weather. The heat of the Hawai‘i sun can be draining – protect yourself by wearing UV blocking attire or applying (and reapplying) sunscreen.
  • Butt sore after being on the saddle? Padded shorts are a lifesaver. Invest in a pair… or a few!
  • Life essentials: Just like water is essential to human life, water is essential to riding and training for a century ride! Make sure you are well-stocked with water or sports drink and set a timer to drink every 20 minutes if you need a friendly re-hydration reminder.
  • Nutrition is a necessity! Make sure you eat a hearty (not heavy) balanced meal with fresh vegetables and low glycaemic index carbs before your ride.
  • Wear a helmet when you’re biking and be sure to make yourself visible on the road, especially at low-light conditions (got lights?).

You can do it! And even if the thought of a hundred-mile bike ride does not sound like your cup of tea right now, maybe it will become a taste you desire down the road. It’s never too late to get training!

There are 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile options for the Honolulu Century Ride and even 9 and 18 mile options in the family-friendly, all abilities welcome, Aloha Fun Ride (both on September 27th). Find more information on the Honolulu Century Ride and Aloha Fun Ride at www.HBL.org/HCR.

Kalākaua Avenue Open Street Sundays!

7/23/20 UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE July 26 Kalākaua Open Street Sunday

Scroll down to find:

  • Free bike parking with HBL’s free Bike Valet Service
  • What stores & shops will be open
  • Where to find car parking
  • How to volunteer!

The City and County of Honolulu along with the Hawaii Bicycling League, announced the launch of Kalākaua Open Street Sundays. Now, for SEVEN consecutive Sundays, beginning June 14 thru July 26, bicyclists, joggers, and walkers will be able to travel down Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī to enjoy outdoor exercise while promoting one of the simplest ways to lower our environmental footprint with other members of our island ‘ohana.

“We’ve all noticed more people out walking, jogging, and biking as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “Opening Kalākaua Avenue to everyone so they have a place to exercise while allowing our local families the opportunity to enjoy a less-crowded Waikīkī during this time is a win-win for everyone. We hope people will dine in Waikīkī’s excellent restaurants and shop in its stores, uncrowded by tourists, helping our local economy while staying safe and healthy.”

This is Honolulu’s version of an Open Street Initiative, similar to “Slow” or “Open” streets in other cities, adapted to the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic. These streets, usually bumper to bumper with motor vehicles, are being opened for more people-focused activities such as biking, jogging, or walking. With the decrease in vehicular traffic on the roadways and minimal tourism, Kalākaua Open Street Sundays will also help reconnect kamaʻāina and merchants along Kalākaua Avenue.

Kalākaua Open Street Sundays are scheduled for June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26. The events will be held on Kalākaua Avenue between Seaside Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue. The route will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. to noon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes. Please allow extra travel time and abide by posted traffic signs. Special Duty Honolulu Police Department Officers will be posted to assist with traffic control.

Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, including families with small children and infrequent bicyclists, with a goal for everyone to enjoy safe, traffic-free mornings. However, we would like to remind everyone that physical distancing is still required between each family and face coverings should be worn to the extent possible. We also encourage participants to keep on the move. Congregating will be prohibited. Of course, people are allowed to dine in restaurants and visit our public beaches along the route, as long as they follow the Restore Honolulu guidelines.

Hawaii Bicycling League will be providing free Bike Valet so you can have peace of mind leaving your bike secured with us. No lock needed!

FREE Bike Valet Details:

Bike Valet will be open from 8:00AM till 1:00PM, and is brought to you by the City & County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, and sponsored in part by Elite Parking Services.

2444 Kalākaua Avenue (near Duke’s statue on Kalākaua Aev. & Uluniu Ave., across from Eggs ‘n’ Things & McDonalds)

Click here for a Google Map of the location

Sign up to help at Bike Valet: volunteersignup.org/LM88A


What to Expect

Open Stores:

Farmer’s Market

It will be fresh fruits, vegetables and products coordinated by Ruth Nakamura and her Hawaii’s Homemade Tastes Corporation.
Parking validations with “any” purchase at Royal Hawaiian Center are only available at RHC’s restaurants, food court and retailers doing business at the Center. The 3 Free hours of parking validations will not be available at the Farmers Market, which will be located in our Royal Grove.

Lawson Station
HOURS: 9:30a to 18:30
IG: @lawsonhawaii
20% off Shave Ice, Dole Soft Serve, and Snow Ice on Saturday and Sunday in June for Kama’aina.

ABC Stores

They’re offering the following:

10% off – Grocery, Spirits & Wine (ends 6/25)
25% off – Apparel & General (ends 7/16)

Website: https://abcstores.com/

HI Paradise Designs
Featuring made in Hawaii cotton masks, available in-store!
Website: localdesignhawaii.com

10:00a – 5:00p.

 Banana Bay is offering 30% off.

Outrigger Waikiki:

Tori Richard, Sunrise Shack, Duke’s, Infinity Wellness(by appt), Banana Bay, Eclipse Eyewear, Bikini Bird

Waikiki Beach Walk:

Beachwalk Café, Coco Mango, Taormina(lunch), Yard House(lunch), HiLife, Breakout Waikiki, Noa Noa

Where to Find Parking:

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center

2201 Kalākaua Avenue

The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is offering free 3-hour parking in their 24/7 lot with ANY purchase. Get a coffee at Vintage Island Coffee (open at 6am) or Starbucks (open at 7am) and you’re good. We’re sure they hope you’ll visit their stores and restaurants too!

Parking Information: https://www.royalhawaiiancenter.com/directions/

International Marketplace

2330 Kalākaua Avenue

International Market Place offers 3 hours of parking in their 24/7 lot with a $10 validation. The Mall opens at 11am, but Kona Coffee Purveyors opens at 6am and the ABC Store (on Kūhiō Ave.) opens at 8am.

Parking Information: https://shopinternationalmarketplace.com/pages/shopping-update

Waikiki Beach Walk

Embassy Suites

201 Beach Walk

Free 3 hour Valet Parking at Embassy Suites Porte-cochere with any Waikiki Beach Walk purchase

Wyndham Hotel

227 Lewers St.

Free 3 hour Valet Parking at Wyndham Hotel with any Waikiki Beach Walk purchase

Parking Information: http://waikikibeachwalk.com/Parking.htm

Honolulu Zoo

151 Kapahulu Avenue

Waikīkī Shell

2805 Monsarrat Avenue

Kapi‘olani Regional Park

Plenty of parking around the park, also on Monsarrat Avenue + Paki Avenue.

Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Garage
$10 Early Bird (In from 5:30am-9am, out by 5pm)
$15 Daily Special for up to 9hrs

Waikiki Parking Garage
$7 Early Bird 6a-3p
$10 Flat Rate during the hours of 3pm-6am

Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk
201 Beach Walk
3 Hours Complimentary Parking w/ Beach Walk tenant validation, $4/half hour thereafter
$12 for 9hrs Daily Flat Rate

Club Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk
227 Lewers St
3 Hours Complimentary Parking w/ Beach Walk tenant validation, $4/half hour thereafter
$12 for 9hrs Daily Flat Rate

Want to Volunteer?

Bicycling Ambassador, street marking and initiating flow of bikers/walkers
5 – 7AM: 4 volunteers

Bicycling Ambassador and helping with flow of bikers/walkers
7 – 9AM: 4 volunteers
9 – 11AM: 4 volunteers

Bicycling Ambassadors, street marking remover, and clear people out
10AM – 12:15PM: 4 volunteers

Bike Valet!

7:15 – 9:15AM: 5 volunteers
9 – 11:15AM: 5 volunteers
11AM – 1:30PM: 5 volunteers

To sign-up to help, go to:

July 12 Volunteer Sign Up:  volunteersignup.org/T9CW8

July 19 Volunteer Sign Up:  volunteersignup.org/DRAHW

July 26 Volunteer Sign Up:  volunteersignup.org/HAHBK

News Articles:

6/05/20 Civil Beat: https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/06/with-tourists-gone-city-will-open-kalakaua-to-bikers-and-pedestrians-on-sundays/

6/05/20 Star Advertiser: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/06/05/breaking-news/kalakaua-avenue-to-close-for-walkers-joggers-and-bicyclists-on-sundays-mornings-in-waikiki/

6/05/20 Hawaii News Now: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/06/05/program-will-close-main-waikiki-thoroughfare-vehicles-sundays-this-summer/

6/14/20 Star Advertiser: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/06/14/photo-gallery/joggers-bicyclists-walkers-take-over-waikiki-on-kalakaua-open-street-sundays/?fbclid=IwAR1bPn4Adv4GVb2F_Z0SFz5o4KiqmP-VdcwIH5smOhpxk-dMxyCow3Hszm4

6/15/20 Star Advertiser: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/06/15/hawaii-news/bikes-roller-skates-and-strollers-take-over-kalakaua-avenue/

6/18/20 Star Advertiser: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/06/18/editorial/island-voices/column-beautiful-hawaii-well-suited-for-pedestrians-and-bicyclists/

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