Hawaii Bicycling League

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/

June is (Social Distancing) Bike Month in Hawai‘i

Create community. Encourage biking (to everywhere!). Celebrate cycling.

Join the Hawaii Bicycling League and be a part of the activities we have planned! New to biking? HBL can help answer any questions you have – from where to ride, to what kind of bike is best for you, to learning about the laws for bicycle riders here in Hawai‘i. Been riding all your life? We have events to keep your stoke up and say thank you for biking, let’s ride on!

Bike Buddy – HBL’s Commuter Mentor Program

During the pandemic, many are returning to their bicycles to get out of the house – and remembering how wonderful and freeing riding a bike is. We want to give people the resources, encouragement, and any assistance they might need to keep them pedaling post-pandemic times. Searching for someone to show you the ropes to keep you safe and having fun while biking around? Looking for help for you or a friend to find a safe and comfortable riding route that suits your cycling experience?

Fill out this easy Bike Buddy Form here: https://forms.gle/dupxAQnHT6YsGAgc9!

Pledge to Keep People Pedaling Post-Pandemic

Become a Bicycle Ambassador by helping keep the love for bikes up. Go to HBL.org/KeepPedaling for tips on keeping your friends, neighbors, and family riding onward.

(SOCIAL DISTANCING) BIKE MONTH 2020 EVENTS:

Each current HBL member who participates in an event will receive a Bike Month 2020 (Social Distancing Edition) sticker mailed to them!

 

6/03 (Wed) 10-11am – Bike Fit Basics

A comfortable bicycle is one that fits you! Learn about what kind of bicycles there are out there, which one might suit you best, and how to make sure that bicycle fits you well.

 

6/06 (Sat) noon-1:30pm – Fix a Flat Clinic (Zoom Course)

Don’t get stranded on your bicycle ride because you’ve never fixed a flat (or it’s been a long while). Learn how to fix a flat (on your own!) so you can keep your ride going for many happy miles to come! You will need: A bicycle, floor pump, and set of tire levers.

 

6/07 (Sun) 11am-noon – Biking with Keiki

Are you a parent, grandparent, or guardian looking to bike with keiki? Join this helpful webinar followed by a Q & A with the presenter. We will cover options for bringing toddlers to young adults along on a fun family ride, how to be safe, and some comfortable riding routes on O‘ahu folks of all ages can enjoy.

6/12 (Fri) 6-7pm – Bike-Themed Trivia Night!

Test your bicycle-related knowledge and have some fun with cycling friends and bike-minded folks all over the island — without even leaving your house! Participants will battle for the title of Best Bike-Brain and a chance to win prizes from Kona Brewing Co!

 

6/13 (Sat) 10am-noon – Ride Leader Training

Do you participate in group rides? Are you looking to take the responsibility up a notch and become a Ride Leader? This is a webinar for Maui Bicycling League Ride Leaders as well as any other cycling groups that want to learn the ins and outs of leading a group ride safely.

6/15 (Mon) 10:30-11:30am – Bike Essentials, Hot Topics & Tips

This is a webinar based off of popular bicycle questions from the community, with an open discussion at the end. What kind of locks are most durable? How can a bicycle trigger the light to change? Do those little mirrors on people’s helmets actually work? Send in your questions to Malia@HBL.org by 6/12 to get them answered!

6/18 (Thu) 5-6:30pm – Fix a Flat Clinic (Zoom Course)

Don’t get stranded on your bicycle ride because you’ve never fixed a flat (or it’s been a long while). Learn how to fix a flat (on your own!) so you can keep your ride going for many happy miles to come! You will need: A bicycle, floor pump, and set of tire levers.

 

6/20 (Sat) 11am-noon – Enjoying Hawai‘i by Bicycle 

Bicycles are a wonderful way to enjoy Hawai‘i – getting exercise and sunshine, running errands, or commuting to work. Join this fun webinar that will go over things you need to know to keep you safe, confident, and riding with joy. We’ll talk about how to ride so that cars respect your space, what types of bicycle infrastructure we have here in Hawai‘i, how to do an easy safety inspection of your bicycle, different turn signals, and more! There will be a Q & A with the presenter following the 45min. webinar.

6/21 (Sun) 6-7pm – Bike-Themed Trivia Night! 

Round 2, with different questions! Test your bicycle-related knowledge and have some fun with cycling friends and bike-minded folks all over the island — without even leaving your house! Participants will battle for the title of Best Bike-Brain and a chance to win prizes from Kona Brewing Co!

 

Let’s get our bike on! Reserve your spot in for a Bike Month event(s) below:

[REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED]

Strange Times Cycling Challenge!

We want to keep things fun, even while we’re stuck at home. Biking seems to be a source of comfort to us, and we hope that you think so too. We thought up a little challenge for you all to do during these “strange times”.

Announcing… the Strange Times Cycling Challenge!


CHALLENGE GUIDELINES:
– Each week of April HBL will release eight (8) challenge tasks. You can complete all of them, or choose a minimum of five (5) to do per week.
– Participants who complete at least 5 tasks each week will be entered to win a set of sweet front & back lights and a gift card to a bike store! The names of those that have successfully completed the 20 (or more) tasks over the 4 weeks will be acknowledged publicly via HBL’s social media (Facebook and Instagram). The drawing for the one (1) winner will be selected at random on May 1st and announced in the following days. The winner will be contacted via email (we will ask for your email in Week 4).
– Participants must complete each of the week’s challenges in April (at least 5 tasks out of 8) to be entered in the winning drawing.

– The next week’s set of challenge tasks will be released every Tuesday at 12:00pm noon (HST), both on this page and on HBL’s Facebook (facebook.com/HBLridealoha).
– Don’t be a cheater! Your answers don’t have to be elaborate, but be prepared to back your answers up if you are chosen as the winner.
– Anyone can participate in the challenge but you must be a current HBL member to be entered in the prize drawing.

Questions? Email Malia at Malia@HBL.org.

 

Get started with WEEK 1!

Click here for Week 1 (April 1st – April 7th) Challenge Tasks.

Click here for Week 2 (April 8th – April 15th) Challenge Tasks.

Click here for Week 3 (April 16th – April 22nd) Challenge Tasks

Click here for Week 4 (April 23rd – April 30th) Challenge Tasks

 

Please do not do anything we would advise against! This challenge is totally voluntary. The idea behind this is to have a little fun, keep the mind creative, and keep the stoke for biking strong.

 

Be well, be safe, and ride a bike (responsibly!)

– The HBL Team

 

Find out more about our other “Strange Times” Strava Art Competition here (going on till the end of April).

Strava Art Competition

While we’re cooped up inside we devised a fun little competition. It involves bicycles (of course!), a bit of some strategic thinking, and your creativity.

Announcing, the “Strange Times” Strava Art Competition!

The competition starts on April 1st, 2020 and is open to all current HBL members (woohoo, member perks!).

What it is: Use Strava or MapMyRide (on your smart phone or cycle computer) to show us your biking+art skills.

You can submit multiple “art” pieces, but they have to be made by you riding a bicycle (any kind of bicycle).

Once you’re done creating your “art” and uploading your ride, take a screenshot of your art-by-bike submission.

Email your JPEG, PNG, or PDF submissions to Malia@HBL.org.

We’ll be accepting submissions until April 30th (11:59pm HST), 2020. On May 1st HBL will post the gathered submissions up on HBL’s Facebook page for people to vote on what they think is the best one. Votes will be counted as the number of “likes” received. Voting will be open for one week. You are allowed to vote on your own creation, and people can vote for multiple entries – but only one can be selected as the winner of HBL’s Strange Times Strava Art Competition! The winner will be officially announced at the end of the voting period and the winning “cyclartist” will be contacted via email.

Malia’s trial example of Strava Art by bike

What do you need to participate?

  • Strava or MapMyRide (download either activity tracking App for free on your smart phone/device)
  • HBL membership (not a current member? Renew or join at HBL.org/join!)
  • A bicycle (and helmet)

Other rules:

  • Do NOT participate in this or any outdoor outings if you are feeling sick, have a fever, or might have been in close contact with someone sick.
  • When biking you MUST practice social distancing (at least 6 ft away from others).
  • No cheating! Your submission must be done by you (unless otherwise noted), and by bicycle (this includes pedal-assist electric bikes, Biki bikes, mountain bikes, etc.).
  • Ride responsibly. Obey all rules of the road, signal your intentions, if riding at night have proper lights, and always scan ahead.
  • Do NOT stop in the middle of the road for your art. Do NOT ride your bike against the flow of traffic (unless traffic markings indicate you can). All in all: don’t ride like an idiot!
  • If you are found breaking the law or not respecting the aforementioned rules, you will be eliminated from the competition.
  • Please keep your artwork G-rated. (Think about the children!)
  • By submitting an entry, you agree that your artwork may be posted to HBL’s social media channels, or used (with credit given) for promotional purposes.

For some seriously inspiring Strava Art from around the world, go to: www.strav.art

Think it looks easy? Give it a try and show us what you got!

* Entries accepted from April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020 *

 

Click here for some insight and tips on Strava Art.

Questions about the competition? Email Malia at Malia@HBL.org.

Find out more about our other “Strange Times” Cycling Challenge – where we release new challenges each week of April! HBL.org/StrangeTimesCyclingChallenge.

 

Biking and Bike Stores Are Essential Now, More Than Ever

Under the Emergency Orders from both the Mayor of City & County of Honolulu and Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi,  bicycle supply stores and bicycle repair facilities are essential business and will remain open.

Public Health Flyer from Hawai‘i State Department of Health
Part II, Section F (definition of “Essential Business“):
“6.  Gas stations and auto and bicycle supply, auto and bicycle repair, towing services, and related facilities;”
Section 1, Part A (“work in essential businesses or operations”):
“7.  Gas stations and businesses needed for transportation.  Gas stations and auto-supply, auto-repair, and related facilities and bicycle shops and related facilities;”

Whether it’s a tune-up to make sure your bike is in safe working order, or it’s getting a more comfortable saddle for a better bike ride, or maybe getting you a new bike since your gym is now closed ,your local bike shop is there for you for you.  Show your love by supporting your LBS.

During this time, many bike establishments may have modified hours, services, or store policies. We reached out to each of the Oʻahu ones to see what updates they could share. For other Hawaiian islands please contact them directly, or reach out to your island’s local advocacy group (Hawaiʻi: PATH Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi: Kauaʻi PATH, Maui: Maui Bicycling League.

 

As of 5/14/2020 (Thu):

 

Aloha E-Bikes

“We are having shortened hours, but still ope for Business after the City Lock-In Order.
Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm
Closed on Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)”
Henry Jiao
Aloha E-Bikes
1199 Dillingham Blvd, C-106
Honolulu, HI 96817
Direct: 808-741-8766
Shop: 808-367-0901
Email: Henry249@alohaEbike.com

Bikeadelic

“Starting today, Bikeadelic is moving to an ‘appointment only’ model. We won’t have any store hours, but are happy to still rent bikes. If anyone is looking for a long term rental we’re happy to help there too. We do offer kamaʻaina pricing, and extra deals for the current situation.
Best way to get ahold of Bikeadelic is via email – info@bikeadelichawaii.com or by calling the shop number at 808-924-2454. People are also welcome to make a booking on our website – bikeadelichawaii.com
Plus we’re selling off our older rental fleet. These are everything from hybrid fitness bikes to carbon road bikes to electric assist bikes. You are welcome to email info@bikeadelichawaii.com with questions.”

BIKEFACTORY

“We are open regular hours m-f 10-7 sat 9-5 Sunday 11-5 Aloha,Mitch”

BikeShare Hawaii

From Biki: “all our stations are in service (event the ones in the waterfront parks), our fleet is still in 24/7 functionality, there is now a lot of underused capacity that is available for kama’ainas to use for their essential trips and emergency service personnel too. We have shifted our freed up rebalancing labor to enhanced cleaning (we have always cleaned the bikes and kept the docks clean) to include high touch areas.”

BOCA HAWAII

“We are open daily from 12 – 5pm or by appt.
We are available for repairs (drop off & pick up),
And bike supplies,
And have started an online Live training class for our clinic athletes.
Email:  boca@bocahawaii.com
Phone:  591-9839″

Ebikes Hawaii

Store Hours: We will be open 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM at our Honolulu and Kapolei locations, Monday-Saturday

Sanitation: We will be disinfecting our bikes, doors, surfaces, and bathrooms regularly to ensure our customers’ and employees’ safety.

Social Distancing: To limit human to human contact, we are encouraging our customers to call and make an appointment beforehand. If you need to drop off your bike for service, please call ahead. If you are feeling even the slightest bit ill, please stay home
Call 808-722-5454

Eki Cyclery

Eki’s is open 9am-4pm
M-Sa until our closure on March 31, 2020.  We no longer can take major
repairs but we are open for emergency flat repairs and quick adjustments
if we have the parts needed.

Hale Nalu Beach & Bike

*New & bigger space – Opening Tues. 4/28!* “Tues-Sat 10a-5p, Closed Sun/Mon.”

HTC

“Hawaii Triathlon Center is open 10a-4p Tues thru Sun. We are fully operational for new bike sales (lots of kids and family bikes too!), repairs, parts and accessories, and offering limited pickup and delivery service.”

 

Island Triathlon & Bike

“We changed our hours, 12-5 every day. Closed Sunday and Thursday.”
Address: 3297 Campbell Ave, Honolulu HI, 96815 USA
Telephone: +1 (808) 732-7227 | Web: www.itbhawaii.com

McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods

“Update again, from this week 3/30 we will be open 10:00am till 5:00pm Daily M-Sun till further notice.”

Pedego Waikiki

“We are keeping regular store hours 8 to 8 but will be on call if there is a need, aswell as offering our services in any way we can. Such as delivery services; convenient stores, restaurants; medical, transportation for medical supplies, patients needing transport. Please let us know if we can help to make this national epidemic as easy and painless for everyone.”

The Bike Shop

“Our stores are open, as we are considered an essential bicycle repair service provider.  We are working on adjusted store hours.

Kailua hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Honolulu and Aiea: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Our Spring sale is postponed until further notice, but we are still selling merchandise.

We are honoring existing rental reservations, and asked our rental booking company to postpone future rental bookings to the end of April.

Shoppers can purchase items online and pick up in-store.”

Please contact the below bike establishments for updates (we will provide information once we hear from them)

Cycle Manoa

KVIBE

 

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Telephone: 808-735-5756
bicycle@hbl.org

HBL’s Mission:

To enable more people to ride bicycles for health, recreation, and transportation through advocacy, education, and events.