To celebrate our 50th anniversary, Hawai‘i Bicycling League set a goal to raise $500,000 in new gifts, pledges, and grants. Thanks to an amazing community of individual supporters, businesses, foundations and key public partners we surpassed the goal and raised $511,250.
HBL’s Annual Benefit Dinner has a new name and a renewed sense of celebration: Pedal Pāʻina debuts on March 6th, bringing together our community for an evening of great food, meaningful connection, and support for a safer, more bikeable Hawai‘i. Join us as we gather to celebrate the work you make possible and help power the year ahead. Tickets are on sale now—reserve yours and be part of the pāʻina.
2026 Hale‘iwa Metric Century
Registration is officially open for the John B. Kelley Hale‘iwa Metric Century!Taking place on Sunday, April 26th, this isone of Hawai‘i’s most scenic and beloved rides. Set against the iconic North Shore, this signature event offers cyclists a memorable day of riding, community, and aloha while supporting Hawai‘i Bicycling League’s work to make our streets safer for everyone. Secure your spot early and register now for a ride you won’t want to miss.
Time Trials & O‘ahu Hill Climb Challenge
In 2026, HBL is expanding its cycling lineup by hostingtwo Time Trials on 2/1/26 and 5/10/26, offering riders opportunities to test their speed and skill. We are also proud to support the O‘ahu Hill Climb Challenge, bringing back a favorite test of strength, strategy, and determination. Visit our calendar of cycling events to explore the 2026 racing calendar and get ready for a year of challenging, high-quality racing on O‘ahu.
Cycling Shimanami 2026
The Ehime Prefecture invites HBL members to participate in the Cycling Shimanami event in October 2026! Ride across Japan’s inland sea on car-free expressways! A unique and bucket-list cyclist event! There are various distances as well as start/finish locations. Registration opens later this spring. HBL can help secure your spot. Learn more about this ride and an optional bike tour.
Volunteer in the New Year With HBL!
HBL kicks off 2026 with a series of unique volunteer events to help get people riding bikes!
Jan 15-18: Bike valet volunteers needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday next week at the 2026 Sony Open in Kāhala. Volunteers get a free day pass to the event! Sign up here.
Jan 31-Feb 1: The Mākaha Time Trial has openings at packet pickup (Honolulu) and event-day support (Mākaha). Sign up here.
The extend of our activities, the strength of our organization, and our ability to influence policy at the government level is directly related to the growth and support of our membership. If you are not a Member, please join today!
HBL 2026 Board Election Results
The 2026 HBL Board Election is complete. HBL welcomes Atomman Kimm, Julia Parsons, David Sherman, and Gregg Yates to our Board of Directors. We also share a deep mahalo for the HBL Board Members whose terms expired at the end of 2025, including Bob Bengston, Norb Buelsing, Pattie Dunn, and Kyle Paredes.
Get Ready for the 2026 Hawai‘i Legislative Session
The 2026 Hawai‘i Legislative Session will begin on Wednesday January 21st and is expected to conclude on May 8th. HBL will be tracking measures related to active transportation including walking, biking, rolling, and public transit. Read here to learn how you can help amplify the voice for vulnerable road users. Everyone deserves a safe place to bike, walk, and roll.
Hawai‘i Reps Affirm Commitment to USA's
Biking and Walking Infrastructure
US House Representatives Ed Case and Jill Tokuda recently affirmed their commitment to funding for biking and walking infrastructure. If this matters to you please read more and follow the linksto share your mahalo.
New Year, New Gear?!
If your present was a new bike or tool set, or you just want to give yourself the gift of useful bike repair skills - we invite you to come out to HBL’s freeFix-a-Flat workshop on January 24th (Sat) at Patagonia Honolulu. Participants will leave armed with the knowledge + know-how to effectively remove and replace their bicycle’s wheels, tires, & tubes so that rides ended from punctured tubes are a thing of yesteryear. Click here to get the year off right learning something new!
A bike left unattended- even for just a minute(!)- turns into a convenient getaway vehicle for any opportunistic thief. We recommend investing in a heavy-duty U-lock and properly securing your bicycle using this lock-up method. For more tips on increasing bike security & thwarting thieves, click here.
A chapter of HBL, advocating for more sustainable off-road places to ride bicycles. Learn more about HBL Dirt and current project updates in HBL Dirt’s fall newsletter!
Maui Bicycling League (MBL)
MBL's mission is to create a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community throughout Maui County. MBL is a chapter of HBL. Click here to check out what Maui Bicycling League has been up to or click here to view MBL’s upcoming events.
Mountain Bike Racing is back to Kauai! MTB Kauaihas partnered with Aina Alliance and Hawaiian Homelands to bring organized racing back to Anahola, Kauai at the Anahola Epic 2026on February 7th. This isn’t just a race; it’s a celebration of our Aina and a commitment to stewardship. It's is a cross-country style 8 or 15-mile course that tests your lungs, your tech skills, and your grit.
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, April 11, 2026 – The KVIBEKalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride is an 8-mile community ride from mauka to makai, featuring several cultural and historical “story stops” throughout the Kalihi ahupuaʻa. Registration opens February 3. For more information, click here.
Hawaii Cycling Club presents our first event of the new year on February 7, 2026. The 20th Annual HCC Prologue is a 10-mile training time trial over rolling terrain along the Big Island's scenic Kona coast. Just you against the clock. Immediate results by Webscorer, refreshments and Talk Story at the finish.Registration opens January 3 at this link.
Hawai‘i Bicycling League (HBL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1975 with the mission to enable more people to ride bicycles for health, recreation, and transportation through advocacy, education, and events.
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