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2020 Dick Evans Memorial Road RIDE

8/21/2020 Information shared from the Aloha State Bicycle Racing Association.

To find out more, check out their site at: asbra.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aloha Racers,

Apparently we picked a heck of a year to start a bicycle racing organization, but in spite of the COVID-19 crisis, here at the Aloha State Bicycle Racing Association we continue to have high hopes for a vibrant bicycle racing community here in Hawaii. We have made some modest efforts to encourage ridership and competition this year, with Outta Bounds and Tradewind Cycling Team putting on a number of virtual Strava challenges. Unfortunately most of the races this year had to be cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns and legal limitations.

However, with the scheduled date of the Dick Evans Memorial Road Race fast approaching, we want to do something to keep the spirit of the race alive. To that end, in concert with Outta Bounds Hawaii we are holding the Dick Evans Memorial Road Ride/Virtual Challenge on the same date: Sunday August 30th between 5:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.. To register, if you are a Strava user, register on the Outta Bounds Strava site (http://strava.outtaboundshawaii.com/challenge/demrr2020), or if you aren’t a Strava user fill out are registration form (https://forms.gle/VwBLocBYA5qYhzbz9). To be eligible for prizes, your ride must be uploaded to Strava, or you must submit a GPX file to racing@outtaboundshawaii.com no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday.

After the ride we will have a virtual Pau Hana at 5 p.m. (using Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ztx-qect-aom) where we will announce top riders, have a few words from our supporters, and raise a glass to Dick Evans and his memory.

Important Details

Route: See the “Dick Evans Solo Route” (https://www.strava.com/routes/2727025023295691130). It is similar to the typical race route BUT NOT EXACTLY THE SAME (details below).

When: Sunday, August 30th. The official roll out time is 5:45 a.m. However, you can start your ride from Hawaii Kai any time after 5 a.m. You must finish your ride by 3 p.m. to be eligible for prizes.

Ride Instructions:

  • This is an unsupported ride. Carry or plan to stop for your own supplies.
  • There will be no police escort. Obey all traffic laws and observe all traffic signals.
  • This is a ride, not a race.
  • The leaderboard will be based on moving time (enable auto-pause on your GPS).
  • Do not ride in large groups or congregate in large groups off the bike.
  • You can ride in small groups (5 or fewer), however smaller is better to lessen the possibility of spreading COVID-19.
  • Carry a mask with you! Wear your mask whenever you are off your bike and around other people.
  • Be safe and have fun!

Route Details

  • The route starts heading west on Hawaii Kai Dr. from Kealahou St in Kalama Valley.
  • Turn Left at the bottom of the hill onto Lunalilo Home Rd (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Take the Ramp for Kilauea Ave (Exit 27), do not get on H1.
  • Turn Left on Kilauea Ave (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Left on 18th Ave (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Diamond Head Rd (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Paki Ave (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Left on Niu St.
    • CAUTION: This is one block before the McCully traffic light, watch for traffic when moving left.
  • Proceed Straight through the traffic light onto Ala Moana Blvd.
  • Take Nimitz Highway out to the Airport
  • Feel free to use the bike path on the right side of Nimitz starting from Puuloa Rd if desired.
  • At Nimitz Highway and Valkenburgh St take the bike path to the North West.
    • Do not continue onto the highway. This is a deviation from the standard race route.
  • Turn Left on Radford Dr (Traffic Light)
    • Use the pedestrian signal when crossing at this light.
  • Turn Right on Kamehameha Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Keep Left toward 99 West Pearl City.
  • Turn Left on McGrew Loop/Honomanu St.
    • This is a deviation from the standard race route.
  • Immediately Turn Right onto the Pearl Harbor Bike Path.
  • Take The Pearl Harbor Bike Path to its end at Waipahu Depot Rd.
  • Turn Right on Waipahu Depot Rd.
  • Turn Left on Farrington Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Pupupuhi St/Waikele Rd (Traffic Light).
    • This is a deviation from the standard race route.
  • Turn Left on Waipahu St (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Honowai St (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Loaa St.
  • Immediately Turn Left on Aiki St (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Left on Kupuna Loop (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Kunia Rd (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Left on Wilikina Dr/HI-99 (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Kamananui Rd/HI-99 (Right Fork Before Traffic Light).
  • Turn Left on Kamehameha Hwy (Traffic Light).
  •  . . . 47 Miles Later
  • Turn Left on Kulukeoe St (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Keneke St (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Left to stay on Keneke St (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Anoi Rd (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Left on Likelike Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Kapaa Quarry Rd (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Left on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right to stay on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
  • Turn Right on Old Kalanianaole Rd at the top of the hill (Traffic Light/Right Fork).
    • This is a deviation from the standard race route.
    • One way on Old Kalanianaole, no out and back.
  • Turn Right on Kalanianaole Hwy (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Kumuhau St (Waimanalo Back Roads).
  • Turn Left on Waikupanaha St (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Left on Ahiki St.
  • Turn Right on Hihimanu St (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Oluolu St (Stop Sign).
    • This is a deviation from the standard race route.
  • Turn RIght on Kalanianaole Hwy (Stop Sign).
  • Turn Right on Kealahou St (Traffic Light).
  • Finish just at the Stop Sign with Hawaii Kai Dr.

Mahalo nui from your fellow cyclists at,

The Aloha State Bicycle Racing Association

Protected Bike Lanes: Cycling Savvy Series Video #1

Types of Bike Infrastructure in Hawai‘i and How to Use It

Protected Bike Lanes

What are protected bike lanes? Protected bike lanes are next-generation bikeways being built across the US. Protected bike lanes (also known as “cycletracks”) are physically separated from motor traffic and distinct from the sidewalk. They use physical barriers – like curbs, plastic bollards, or planters – to separate the cycle track from both cars and sidewalks. They combine the experience of a separated bike path with the on-street infrastructure of a conventional bike lane.

Why should we have more protected bike lanes?

Imagine riding in a wide bike lane that is separated from cars by a physical barrier. Feel safer? That’s because it is! Feel better than riding on the road or in an unprotected bike lane? If you said Yes, then a whole lot of others agree with you!

  • Protected bike lanes are safer.
  • Protected bike lanes eliminate risk of injury from overtaking vehicles.
  • Protected bike lanes reduce risk of “dooring.”
  • Protected bike lanes get people off the sidewalk (where they are at increased risk of injury to themselves and pedestrians).
  • For all these reasons, people of all levels and ages love protected bike lanes! Which means they get more people out riding, more often!

Click here for more info.

While they’ve been used in Europe for a long time, in recent years protected bike lanes are taking off in the US with over 70 cities already having at least one in place (as of August 2015). Check out the Green Lane Project’s website for a comprehensive list of protected bike lanes in the US.

Protected Bike Lane (“PBL”) – Safe Biking Tips:

  • While the lanes protect cyclists from being struck by motorists from behind, it is part of the roadway and you should operate with similar caution as riding on the road.
  • Watch for vehicles crossing at driveways and intersections – always be aware! Slow down & look around for cars & people BEFORE entering the green paint.
  • Follow all traffic laws and signals. There are traffic signals facing cyclists both ways that riders must adhere to (please, no running red lights!).
  • Yield to pedestrians.
  • Be aware of pedestrians crossing from the parking lane on the outside of the protected bike lane to the sidewalk.
  • Don’t ride in the “buffer zone” – this is the dreaded “door zone.” The buffer zone is 3-foot area marked by crosshatched paint and designed to provide space for people parking to open their door and get in/out of their car.
  • Ride to the right unless passing someone else in the “PBL”. It’s a great courtesy to let them know you’re passing ahead of time with your voice or bell.
  • Ride with aloha & care. This is NOT made to be a “bike super-freeway” where you should ride fast & not look around. It’s actually for people that don’t want to ride fast or in the lanes of traffic.

Rules for Safe Driving:

  • When crossing the protected bike lanes, yield the right of way. Crossing a protected bike lane is like crossing a travel lane – you must yield the right of way. 
  • Before making a turn, you must signal your intentions (the law states at least 100 ft in advance).
  • When crossing a protected bike lane look both ways (for people on the sidewalk/crosswalk and bike riders in the PBL). Be aware that many cyclists move quite fast.
  • When pulling out of or into a driveway, do not stop in a protected bike lane.
  • When parking next to a protected bike lane, look before opening your door. Be cautious when walking across a protected bike lane from adjacent street parking. Look both ways before crossing.
  • Mopeds are not permitted in protected bike lane.
  • Drive always with aloha and care!

 

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