Malia k Harunaga, Author at Hawaii Bicycling League

O‘AHU HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE 2021

THE 2021 O‘AHU HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE (OHCC)

January 1st – February 28th, 2021

Presented by the Tradewind Cycling Team

OHCC: 8-Climbs in 8-weeks, can you do it? Segments include: Tantalus, Round Top, Pineapple, Pupukea, Sierra, Auloa, Pacific Palisades, and Nuuanu Pali Drive.

SIMPLE:

Setup a free Strava account – if you don’t already have one at https://www.strava.com
Register at www.OHCC.xyz to give permission to harvest your times on these (8) segments
Ride these Oahu Hill Climb Challenge segments
Go back and ride them as many times as you want
Your best time will be shown on the leaderboard and will be updated every time you post a better time

REMEMER:

Ride Safely at all times and follow traffic control laws
This is not a race, there are no prizes, no categories and no start times, just do it when you like
We designed the segments to be all uphill to create challenging and hassle-free courses
Share the road safely with other riders, pedestrians and other vehicles
Be especially cautious coming down these hills after riding the segment, watch for driveways and cross-traffic – we’re going through a lot of neighborhoods, check your speed and avoid a crash

SPREAD THE WORD:

Tell your friends
Send it out on your social media accounts
Get your riding buddies & team mates to go do the segments with you – to push you faster
Ride hard, better your times, have fun and be safe!

SEGMENTS:

1. Auloa Road

326’ of climbing

1.3 miles

Maunawili, off Pali Highway on the right when going to Kailua from town

2. Nuuanu Pali Drive

499’ of climbing

1.8 miles

Nuuanu, the Old Pali Road, off Pali Highway through the neighborhood

3. Pacific Palisades

732’ of climbing

2.5 miles

Pearl City, from the “dip” to end of Komo Mai via Aumakua

4. Pineapple Hill

892’ of climbing

4.7 miles

Haleiwa towards Wahiawa on Kamehameha Highway

5. Pupukea Road

939’ of climbing,

2.9 miles

North Shore, from behind Pupukea Foodland towards Boy Scout Camp

6. Round Top

1,423’ of climbing

5.1 miles

Honolulu, the right side of the loop past the lookouts

7. Sierra Drive

738’ of climbing

2.2 miles

Kaimuki, the heights mauka of the top of Waialae through the neighborhood

8. Tantalus

1,332’ of climbing

4.4 miles

Honolulu, the left side of the loop

* Presented by the Tradewind Cycling Team for the benefit of the cycling community, www.TradewindCyclingTeam.com , you can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Sponsored by The Bike Shop,

www.BikeShopHawaii.com,

for information email: TradewindCyclingTeam@gmail.com

Start the Week Off Right – Ride Feature

The Start the Week off Right ride is a Great Way to Get Out Cycling in 2021

Start the Week off Right ride (STWOR )is a good place to start cycling or start back cycling in a safe and welcoming group. No one is left behind and no one is left out. Ride Leader John O’Keefe has expanded the Monday ride to 3 distinct groupings so that we can continue to grow and still be safe and welcoming to all abilities.

Dale Hoffmann & Patricia Johnson, long time members of HBL, started the ride 14 years ago. Patricia shares “…at first there would be 3 to 4 riders show up & if we had 5 or 6 we would be thrilled. I would go to the start, no matter the weather, just to hold the STWOR ride, even if no one else showed.” The last five years has seen consistent growth with steady year round participation.

The ride has expanded to three sub-groups; the groups makes people feel more comfortable joining the group knowing there are places for anyone to join in. The groups are led by seasoned volunteers and Patricia proudly states “I lead the 3’s now… way better than “the slow group”. The 1, 2, 3s was deicide on as a good way to discuss groups and not get people worked up about the pace or speed of the group they should join. All groups decide on where they are going to ride and how far generally from Kahala to Hawaii Kai and back. The highlight for a few riders is a stop at Starbucks.

John states that “Although Patricia gave up the Ride Leader title, she really is the backbone and energy of the group. I am the organizer that makes sure everyone is ready to ride safe and feels welcomed no matter if they show up one time or are a regular.” We, as a group, mentor everyone who rides so that everyone understands the rules of the road and that we represent HBL and the Cycling Community at large. We teach people how to ride better and safer. We are proud that many of our riders have come in as shaky beginners and now are experienced, safe riders that now share their knowledge and skills with the newest riders.

STWOR is a social riding group. If you stay around, you make lifelong friends and members who met on Mondays are now your everyday buddies who you are out doing other things beyond cycling together. Often the feedback I get is “what a nice group of people” the Monday bike ride group is. Truly it is the same for the Thursday group as it is mostly the same people. Visitors are welcome and, before COVID, we would frequently have visitors from out of state join the ride. We have “snowbirds” that join us every winter from Canada and Upstate New York and they meld back in every year like they live here all year round.

We welcome and encourage you to join us every Monday to meet some great people and ride in a safe environment. Still working and a Monday ride seems out of reach? Mark your calendar for any Federal Holiday that falls on Mondays to join us.

Look forward to you joining us this year.

Check out some posts from STWOR riders!

https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpW7W3WRv

A stellar November morning out on the bikes with this ever so awesome crew!

Great turnout fashioning a cool variety of cycling jerseys for today’s Monday #STWOR

(Start the Week Off Right) ride!

#ridemore #feelbetter

#shedthemonster #babyboomers

#nothinglikeabike #RideAloha

– Kelly D.

Monday’s Start the Week Right ride, touring the neighborhoods along Kalanianaole Highway on the east end of Oahu followed by coffee at Starbucks in Hawaii Kai where you need a passcode to use the restroom. Seven strong this morning, taking a detour as

Patricia Johnson tours initiated a few newbies to the sights of Portlock. Beautiful day, great ride! Okay, back to work–tax season!

– Sharleen A.

After a hiatus due to breaking my wrist back in mid June…it sure felt GREAT to finally get back out on my bike with the ever so awesome Monday STWOR crew this morning!

#ridemore #feelbetter #shedthemonster #babyboomers #nothinglikeabike #RideAloha

– Kelly D.

Free Adult Workshops & Education: Oct. & Nov. 2020

COVID-19 CLASS UPDATES

HBL is happy to offer workshops, free of charge, with safety and health at the forefront of every experience.

Workshops are currently limited to 4 people per workshop
Waivers/Liability forms must be signed by the participant prior to participation in class
All workshop participants (instructors and students) must wear non-medical grade face masks or face shields if a medical condition prevents the use of a face covering
Hand sanitizer will be provided by HBL. All participants and instructors will sanitize their hands upon arrival
Participants will practice physical distancing (6 feet apart)
Through a donation from Department of Health – Neurotrauma Supports, we have helmets for participants to take home!

We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines!

* If you would like to schedule a free cycling workshop with your group please email Malia@HBL.org or call (808) 735-5756.

October 2020 Advocacy Updates

Farrington Hwy Bike Improvements

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction has published the Final Environmental Assessment with a finding of no significant impact for Farrington Hwy improvements from Kapolei Golf Course Rd to Fort Weaver Rd. The 3-mile Farrington Hwy improvement project includes widening of the roadway to 4 lanes, 8 ft sidewalks, 6 ft bike lanes, and a landscaped median strip. The project will serve the anticipated growth from planned projects in the area, such as the UHWO, the Ho‘opili master-planned community, DHHL East Kapolei Developments, and the HART rapid transit system. Additionally, a multimodal analysis will consider all users of the transportation facility. Construction is planned to start in May 2021.

Pearl Harbor Bike Path: Status Update

The Pearl Harbor Historic Trail (PHHT), Waipio Point Access Rd vehicular access gate has been shut and locked and a jersey barrier has been installed near the Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Waiawa Unit. The purpose of this action is to prevent unauthorized vehicular access to the PHHT muli-use path between Lehua Ave and Waipio Point Access Rd. Blocking unauthorized vehicles from entering the PHHT has made the path safer for all users. A big Mahalo to the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaii Naval Facilities & Engineering Command Hawaii and The City and County of Honolulu Department of Facilities Maintenance for working together in removing much of the large debris all around and on the path, installing the jersey barrier, repairing and locking the gate.

Please call HPD if you find the gate open or vehicles on the trail.

O‘ahu Bike Plan Update

On October 7, 2020 the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 20-204,CD1 Approving the December 2019 update to the O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization for incorporation into the O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan. The O‘ahu Bike Plan 2019 Update will guide the continued growth of bicycling as a safe, convenient, accessible, affordable, healthy, and fun transportation option. The focus of this 2019 O‘ahu Bike Plan Update is to identify specific projects, policies, and programs that will expand bicycle ridership and provide a network of safe, low-stress bikeways attractive to users of all ages and abilities. Check out the 2019 O‘ahu Bike Plan Update Interactive Map and website.

HIROC Finisher Package Pickup!

Missed the chance to grab your HIROC Finisher Packet and a big congratulations from the HBL crew this weekend? Come get your awesome finisher “swag bag” full of great items; your 4″ Finisher medal, tri-blend finisher shirt, certificate and commemorative event bandana. You’ve paid for it and earned it!

There are no more remote pickup locations available.
Make an appointment to pickup at the HBL Office: (808) 735-5756

Available hours are typically:
Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM

Masks are a must when interacting with others at HBL.

Hawaii Bicycling League Office
3442 Wai‘alae Ave.Honolulu, HI 96816.
HBL Office is on the 2nd floor of the Hawaii National Bank building on the corner of Wai‘alae Ave + 9th Ave., right above the restaurant Miro Kaimuki.

PLEASE CALL AHEAD (735-5756) TO MAKE SURE WE ARE IN THE OFFICE BEFORE COMING OVER!

HIROC Finisher Package Pickup

@The Bike Shop Kailua (767 Kailua Road)

Sunday, October 11^TH

10am – 2pm

Epic Challenge Award Winners Presentation: 1pm

Pick up your finisher medal, t-shirt, bandana, and finisher certificate (you can also pick up for your buddies)!

Very limited parking, please park nearby and walk or bike over.

We need to keep everyone safe and observe current Tier One rules:

Move through, pick up your finisher packet & kindly move on
Social distancing enforced, no congregating
Masks required

For those that cannot make the Kailua pickup on Sunday (Oct. 11), we will bring the Finisher packages to The Bike Shop (Honolulu) located at 1149 S. King Street on Monday, Oct. 12^TH, from noon to 6pm and mailing packets to off-island folks soon.

Click here to see the HIROC Finisher Results!