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HBL's Spoke-n-Words April 2026

Hale‘iwa Metric Century & Mokulē‘ia Time Trial
Cancellation Announcement

Due to recent storm impacts to the North Shore communities, HBL has decided to cancel the 2026 Hale’iwa Metric Century Ride & the Mokulē‘ia Time Trial. For info on how to support current North Shore disaster relief efforts, click here. Mahalo for your understanding and continued support.

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Zach's Ride for Safe Streets - This Saturday!
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Join HBL and the Manago family this Saturday, April 4th for Zach’s Ride. We invite cyclists of all ages and experience to join us at the Hawai‘i State Capitol for a short- or long-distance ride followed by sign waving. Together we will demonstrate the continued need for safer streets shared by people who walk, bike, roll, and drive.

May Is National Bike Month
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National Bike Month in Hawai‘i is a month-long celebration of cycling that encourages people across the islands to ride bikes for transportation, recreation, and health. Organized by the Hawai‘i Bicycling League along with community partners, this month features:

Support BikeEd at Visitor Industry Charity Walk
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On May 2nd, HBL is joining HLTA’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk. You can join us at the walk, help fundraise, or donate to support BikeEd. This is a 4.5 mile loop through Waikīkī, starting and finishing at Magic Island. There are checkpoints with food, beverages, and entertainment along the course. A great way to kick off Bike Month and support HBL!

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Update From the Hawaiʻi Capitol
 
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It is just past the mid-point of the 2026 legislative session. HBL’s priority bill HB2021, to update e-bike definitions and regulations in state traffic code, is continuing to move forward. However there is an Action Alert with details about an amendment we are OPPOSING that could outlaw e-bikes on public school campuses statewide. A decision-making hearing in the Senate's JUD committee is scheduled on April 1st.

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Support Zach's Ride, Earth Day, or Bike Month
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We still have volunteer needs for a few great events coming up in the next few months!

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Prince Kūhiō the Cyclist
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Did you know that Prince Kūhiō was a cyclist who did a circle-island ride of Oʻahu in 1893, raced on a velodrome in Kewalo in 1897, and was an early advocate for bicycles and safe streets? In honor of Prince Kūhiō Day last week, HBL published a historical deep-dive into Prince Kūhiō's cycling history on our website. Check it out here!  

Free Three-Wheeler Rides in April
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Three-wheels = 3x the fun. If you’ve never ridden a recumbent trike, now is your chance! HBL has a full calendar of FREE trike rides happening on the beautiful multi-use paths of Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park. Check out the ride schedule & sign up to reserve a trike for free here ❯❯

These rides are made possible by HBL memberships and donations.

HBL Is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant
 

HBL is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to help support HBL’s daily operations and programs. Click here to learn more.

Want Cycling in Hawaiʻi to Be Better? Join HBL!
 

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!

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 It’s Electric!
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E-bikes continue to be a hot topic in Hawai‘i’s media, and HBL is staying on the education by holding an E-bike Education Day at the Hawai‘i State Capitol for legislators to learn what low-speed electric bicycles are and the differences between these street-legal bicycles and high-powered e-motos made for the dirt tracks. HBL is also bringing e-bike education to Maui and the Big Island this month with hands-on learning opportunities focused-specifically on e-bike safety.

For those on O‘ahu, join the next free E-bikes 101 workshop on April 12th (Sun) at Mililani High School - more details here!

Did You Know?

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Biking in wet conditions holds its own challenges but even after the rain clears there are things cyclists should watch out for including potholes, gravel, tree debris, and puddles. Riding through puddles might take you back to your hanabata days, but unless that puddle is filled with crystal clear water (which it likely won't be!) it’s best to avoid them since anything could be lurking beneath. 🌧 Read here for more tips on riding in & after the rain ❯❯

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HBL Dirt

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

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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.

For a full list of all the free group rides, events, and other bike-related fun going on in Hawai‘i, check out HBL's Ride Calendar or our 2026 Schedule of Cycling Events.

4/01 (Wed) HBL's Golden Gears Free Trike Ride, 9:30am @ Ala Moana
4/04
(Sat) Zach's Ride & Rally for Safe Streets, 9/10am @ Honolulu
4/05 (Sun) Tantalus Time Trial, 7am @ Makiki
4/07 (Tue) Bike to Lunch, 11:45am @ Kaka‘ako / anywhere!
4/09 (Thu) E-bike Education Day at the Capitol, 11am @ Honolulu
4/10 (Fri) HTA Tourism Day at the Capitol, 9am @ Honolulu
4/10 (Fri) - 4/11 (Sat) Hapalua Half Marathon Expo, 9/10am @ Ala Moana
4/11 (Sat) KVIBE's Kalihi Ahupua‘a Ride, 8am @ Kalihi
4/11 (Sat) Bikes on Rice, 4:30pm @ Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i 
4/12 (Sun) Kihei to Makena Ride and BBQ, 8:45am @ Kihei, Maui
4/12 (Sun) E-bikes 101 (Free Workshop by HBL), 3pm @ Mililani
4/15 (Wed) HBL's Golden Gears Free Trike Ride, 4pm @ Ala Moana
4/18 (Sat) Pearl Harbor Bike Path Cleanup, 8am @ ‘Aiea
4/18 (Sat) The Big Island Gran Fondo, 8am @ Kawaihae, Hawai‘i Island
4/18 (Sat) Keiki Learn to Bike Clinic, 9:30am @ Kahului, Maui
4/19 (Sun) Kalapawai Lanikai Triathlon, 6am @ Kailua
4/19 (Sun) Keiki Learn to Ride Lesson by HBL, 8am @ McCully
4/19 (Sun) HBL's Golden Gears Free Trike Ride, 4pm @ Ala Moana
4/22 (Wed) HBL's Golden Gears Free Trike Ride, 9:30am @ Ala Moana
4/22 (Wed) UH Earth Fair, 10am @ UH Mānoa
4/25 (Sat) Fix-a-Flat (Free Workshop by HBL), 12:30pm @ Waikīkī 
4/25 (Sat) Franz Weber Memorial Bike Ride, 8am @ Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island
4/29 (Wed) HBL's Golden Gears Free Trike Ride, 9:30am @ Ala Moana

5/02
(Sat) Adult Learn to Ride Workshop by HBL, 4:15pm @ McCully

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Final call to ride with us! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8am for a fun, 8-mile community bike ride through the ahupuaʻa of Kalihi. Spots are filling quickly so be sure to register today! Learn more and sign up here. 
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📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Pedal to the Meadow, the hill climb road race on Kaua`i held on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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On April 18th, come ride the Bike Works Beach & Sports Gran Fondo at Spencer Beach Park. Four routes, HCC’s only fundraiser with proceeds to Hospice of Kona Foundation. On April 25th, join Big Island cyclists in honoring a community champion and cycling hero for the inaugural Franz Weber Memorial Ride, April 25, 8:00am. 50-miles from the Kona Aquatics Center. Refreshments and aid station at the turn.

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Read Hawai‘i PATH's recent newsletter here.

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Read Kaua‘i Path's recent newsletter here.
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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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