Riding for a cause: Hundreds lace up for one of Hawaii’s biggest cycling events

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hundreds of cyclists from Hawaii and around the world are preparing for one of Hawaii’s biggest cycling events.

The 2024 Honolulu Century Ride is slated for Sunday, Sept. 29 2024 at Kapiolani Park.

The ride is the largest cycling event on Oahu and raises much needed money for the Hawaii Bicycling League to advocate for safer, more bike friendly streets for everyone. This includes their BikeEd Program, which brings bicycle education and the joy of cycling to over 8,000 4th graders on Oahu each year.

”The main ride starts at 6:21 a.m. that day and all rides end under the arch at Kapiolani Park with good music, ono food, live entertainment, and the wonderful company of fellow cyclists of all ages and abilities. Food and other booths are open for riders and non-riders alike from,” said Chris Salas, Events Director for the Hawaii Bicycling League.

Organizers said the youngest rider to sign up is 9 years old and the oldest is 82.

Online registration for the event closes on Sept. 27 but you can still register the day of the ride on site.

The 100-mile ride starts at Kapiolani Park, goes through the scenic Windward coast with a turnaround at Swanzy Beach Park in Kaaawa.

The Honolulu Century Ride is a 25-to-100-mile ride along Oahu’s gorgeous South Shore and Windward Coast. Riders turn around at Swanzy Beach Park in Kaaawa.

This year, there are also bike and bus options for cyclists who want a shorter ride.

”They can chose to do that and ride 50 miles to Swanzy Beach Park and then take a bus back to Kapiolani Park,” added Salas.

For more information or to register for the event, click here.

If you’d prefer to volunteer, contact vincent@hbl.org or call (808)735-5756.

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