 August Kicks Off the 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge! | 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge Join the 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal! This month-long event (August 1-31) will challenge you to get out of your car and experience the variety of transportation options that Hawaiʻi has to offer. Walk, bike, bus, carpool, or utilize public transportation for any trip to earn points, complete challenges, and compete for fun prizes.
Anyone can participate in this statewide challenge, so register for free today HERE! |  Together we're making Hawai'i more bicycle friendly everyday! | |  Ride in Peace, VW | In Memory of Volker Weiss On Thursday, July 27th, Volker Weiss (VW) was riding his bicycle on Maui, when he was hit and killed by a person driving a vehicle in a dangerous manner. HBL extends our condolences to VW’s family, friends, and the riding community on Maui. This is a tragic event that no family or community should experience. His family has contacted HBL regarding a memorial fund to advocate for safer streets. HBL will continue advocating for better awareness, roadway design, enforcement, and more. The local riding community is planning a Ride of Silence on Sunday, August 6th. We have set up a memorial fund page as well. Ride in Peace. | August Advocacy Committee Meeting The HBL Advocacy Committee will be getting together later in August. This committee hasn't met in some time, so we're excited to get it going again. If you are interested in participating and discussing upcoming advocacy efforts, campaigns, and overall focuses for the organization, please click here to fill out your availability. |  Join us for a screening of The Engine Inside! | The Engine Inside - Documentary Screening - Sunday, 8/20 Join HBL, Blue Planet Foundation, and Patagonia for a free screening of The Engine Inside, a documentary about the unique power of the bicycle to change lives and build a better world. We’ll start the evening with a showing of Shifting Gears, a locally made film about biking in Hawai‘i. We’ll have drinks available, as well as Fatto a Mano creating personal sized pizzas for purchase. RSVP here. |  Education from keiki to kūpuna, for motorists & cyclists. | | HBL's BikeEd Hawai'i program is hiring full-time and part-time instructors for the upcoming school year! Teach bike safety to fourth graders and share the love for biking with the next generation! More information at www.HBL.org/BikeEdHiring |  Mahalo for your interest in empowering more people to bike! | Welcome & Congrats: New Bicycle Instructors! Over the weekend of July 14, HBL hosted a League of American Bicyclists (LAB) League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Seminar. The intensive twenty-three-hour seminar focused on helping candidates master and teach the concepts and skills of safe vehicular cycling, both inside the classroom and on-bike out on the road. We would like to thank the nine candidates that completed the rigorous training in order to teach bicycle safety and skills to others: Jake, Scott, Jennifer (Kaua‘i), Chuck (Maui), Erron, Bill, Jeff, and Dorian. Congratulations! |  Volunteers make things HAPPEN! | |  Turn your Saturday into a fun day of giving back ! | 11th Waimānalo Backroads Cleanup! Have you ever passed by the backroads of Waimānalo and thought, “we should be caring more for our ʻāina” ? Well now’s your chance to joIn HBL on Saturday, August 19th from 8:30am-1pm (lunch served at 12pm) in beautifying those roads! HBL and C&C Storm Water Quality will provide supplies, all you’ll need to do is bring yourself , a few friends, and meet at Waimānalo District Park. Click here to sign up! Hope to see you there! |  Volunteer t-shirts sponsored by 88Tees | A‘ohe hana nui ke alu‘ia – No work is too big when shared by all! Did you know the Honolulu Century Ride has over 300 volunteers helping out each year? And with this year being the 40th HCR AND the comeback of the Aloha Fun Ride, we’ll need all hands on deck! Click here to sign up today and get a sweet 40th Honolulu Century Ride t-shirt when you arrive at your shift! |  Check out HBL's weekly & monthly events – there's something for everyone. | | Aloha Fun Ride is Back! Shorter distances, the same fun! The Honolulu Aloha Fun Ride follows the Honolulu Century Ride and offers two distance options that are great for the keiki that want to ride too. Register today for the cheapest rates. | Honolulu Century Ride Hotels Everyone that registered for the 40th Honolulu Century Ride before 7/31 was entered to win a single night stay in Waikīkī at one of our partner hotels and we're excited to announce that Kimiko S., Harris L., Matsu T., and Brandon R. will be able to stay close to the start line and then relax poolside. More information on the hotels and discount codes for participants can be found on the HCR website. | Honolulu Century Ride Ho‘omaka We're kicking of the kanahā (40th) Honolulu Century Ride with some drinks and pūpū at Wayfinder Waikiki's on Friday, September 22nd, from 5-7pm. Purchase a ticket with your HCR registration or separately here. This is also included in the VIP package. This event is for anyone that wants to celebrate 40 years of HCR, no need to be a rider on Sunday's big day. See you there! |  HBL Members support cycling in Hawai‘i, while getting awesome HBL Member benefits! | |  Become an HBL member today at HBL.org/join | Are you a member? Thank you for being part of a vibrant community of cyclists dedicated to promoting safe and enjoyable biking across the islands. Enjoy benefits, including discounts to HBL events, free educational workshops, discounts to bike shops, advocacy efforts, and a network of like-minded individuals passionate about cycling and sustainable transportation in Hawai‘i.
Not yet a member? Join us today and pedal towards a healthier, greener, and bike-friendly future! #RideAloha |  ASBRA | "We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Dick Evans Memorial Road Race. We have ~10 spots to fill, mostly course marshal posts requiring no special experience. Time frames range from 3 to 8 hours depending on the role. If you have mechanic or first aid experience there are a few roles where those skills would come in handy. If you are interested in helping out please email paul@asbra.org" |  Maui Bicycling League | "Upcoming Maui Bike Event - August 12, 2023 Maui Bicycling League is hosting their next monthly ride on Saturday, August 12th. This 30 mile out-and-back route will take riders through Upcountry Maui, followed by a food and beverage break at the Ulupalakua Ranch General Store in Kula. This event is geared to intermediate and advanced cyclists and e-bikers who can maintain average speeds of 12-14mph. Registration is required. Follow MBL on social media or subscribe to their e-newsletter for more Maui events and announcements." |  Kaua‘i Path | "Kauai Path is inviting bicyclists to visit Kaua‘i’s wild interior—explore the Princeville side of the Powerline Trail. This free, meet-up ride starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the mauka end of Kapaka Street in Kilauea. The optional Google form sign-up for the ride is posted here, and a Ride with GPS profile is here. Contact Tommy at 808 639-1018 or news@KauaiPath.org to learn more." | Check out the latest news from our community partners by clicking the icon below: |  Biki Newsletter | | 8/01 (Tue): 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge Starts!
8/01 (Tue): Bike to Lunch
8/05 (Sat): 2023 Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal kickoff tabling event
8/06 (Sun): Ride of Silence to Honor Volker Weiss @Maui
8/11 (Fri): Intro Trike Ride @‘Aiea
8/12 (Sat): Bikes on Rice @Kaua‘i
8/13 (Sun): Olomana Road Race @Kailua
8/19 (Sat): Waimānalo Backroads Clean-up @Waimānalo
8/19 (Sat): Beginner Trike Ride @‘Aiea
8/20 (Sun): Patagonia Movie Night - The Engine Inside @Ward
8/23 (Wed): Beginner Trike Ride @‘Aiea
8/27 (Sun): Pedal Til Ya Puke @Hawai‘i Island
8/27 (Sun): Dick Evans Memorial Road Race
8/27 (Sun): Powerline Trail Meet-up Bicycle Ride @Kaua‘i Check out HBL’s Calendar for a full list of all the free group rides, events, and other bike-related fun going on in Hawai‘i at HBL.org/calendar. Have a bicycle event not on our calendar? Email Bicycle@HBL.org. | | Fancy some Tour de France? | ↺ Last month's poll results: ‶Do you plan to integrate the rail (Skyline) into your commute?‶ | Yes..... ⌶ 18%
No..... ⌶ 61%
Undecided..... ⌶ 21% | HBL Staff » Travis Counsell - Executive Director
» Malia k Harunaga - Director of Adult Education
» Lauren Lee - Director of Community Engagement
» Chris Salas - Events Director
» Taylor Clark - Youth BikeEd Manager
» BikeEd Instructors: Chet Blanton, Ed Prokopik, Rhylee Wilson, Tom Andersen. | Visit the HBL website to learn more! | |
