To date we’ve received more than $315,000, including our single largest individual gift in HBL history: $50,000 from an anonymous HBL Member who believes in our team and mission.
Governor Threatens Veto for HB 958: E-Bike and E-Mobility Bill
HB 958 earned wide public support during the recent legislative session including HBL's endorsement. It provides essential updates and definitions for statewide traffic code. Here are more details and a link for you to contact the Governor and ask his support. He has until July 9th to sign the bill, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it.
HDOT + Navahine - Draft Plan Published for Review & Public Comment
After a year of collaboration and negotiations, HDOT has just published the draft Energy Security & Waste Reduction Plan, required as part of the Navahine Settlement. Part of this plan is to drastically expedite investment in bicycle infrastructure. The public is invited to provide feedback and attend on-line presentations planned during July. Read more about the ESWRP here.
HBL Dirt - Halemano Trail Survey
Calling all mountain bikers! HBL Dirt requests your input!
Let's help DLNR create an awesome mountain bike trail system in Halemano! DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is asking for your guidance in the formation of the Halemano Wilderness Area recreation plan, of which mountain biking is a big component. Here's an opportunity for us to shape state sanctioned MTB trails. Please complete the survey by Wednesday, July 9th.
Help HBL and the Department of Facility Maintenance collect rubbish and beautify the roads of Waimānalo at our 13th Annual Waimānalo Backroads Cleanup. This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 16th. Lunch will be provided. Sign up to help here!
HBL’s 50th Anniversary Merch Just Dropped!
Bold colors. Motion. Flowing squiggles. Bikes and that one-of-a-kind island vibe. HBL’s newest merch just dropped, and it looks STUNNING! HBL was honored to collab with local artist Eric Karbeling to create these custom pieces to celebrate HBL’s 50th Anniversary. Get your celebration on and score your limited edition 50th Anniversary merch here!
P.S. - all merch sale proceeds go toward getting education and advocacy to bicyclists, drivers, and future riders in Hawai‘i!
Honolulu Century & Aloha Fun Ride
Hawai‘i's largest cycling event is coming up on Sunday, September 28th, and Hawai‘i Bicycling League has assembled a 12 Week HCR Training Plan free to join! If you haven't heard yet, Honolulu Century Ride participants will be riding the Kaiwi Coast on a closed (bikes only, no cars!) highway on their way out to Sandy Beach.
Not ready to tackle 25 miles to Sandy Beach or more? The Aloha Fun Ride is here to give keiki and families a fun and safe way to ride and celebrate cycling together.
“Bike Love” & “It Will Be Different For You” Film Night
Please join HBL and partners for the Hawai‘i premiere of of Filmed By Bike's Bike Love series plus the short "It Will Be Different For You" film by Megan Mayhew Bergman on Friday, August 8th, at Patagonia Honolulu from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Get your tickets HERE and spread the word via the Facebook Event.
This event is free for HBL Members and $10 for the general public.
Hawai‘i Bicycling League had over 200 passionate supporters gather at the Ho‘okupu Center to celebrate 50 years of advocating, educating, and riding aloha. Check out the awesome HNN news story, as well as the Facebook Photo Album from the the night and let's keep the energy going by grabbing some of our 50th Anniversary Merchandise, making a donation, or by joining us at our upcoming events! Mahalo and Cheers!
If You Walk, Bike, or Drive…
We want to talk! Know a business or group that would benefit from a (free!) safety presentation that educates people on the vulnerability of humans outside of cars and reminds drivers of their responsibility to share our roads safely? Contact Paula, HBL’s Walk Bike Drive Coordinator to set up a presentation (flexible times!) - email Paula@HBL.org.
Although bicycles are considered vehicles, bicycles don’t (normally) come with turn signal indicators built in like cars do. So how do we bicyclists, as drivers of vehicles, communicate with others? By using hand signals! Which ones do you use?
Riding Aloha at KVIBE’s Maui Youth Workshop
Check out out pics and recap from an awesome youth-teaching-youth bike workshop we recently joined on Maui with KVIBE, Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui, and Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services. Check out our pics and recap.
HBL Dirt
A chapter of HBL, advocating for more sustainable off-road places to ride bicycles. Learn more about HBL Dirt, current project updates, and an upcoming Bikes & Burgers pau hana in HBL Dirt’s first newsletter!
Maui Bicycling League (MBL)
A chapter of HBL, MBL's mission is to create a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community throughout Maui County. Click here to check out what Maui Bicycling League has been up to or click here to view MBL’s upcoming events.
Check out HBL’s online 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.
HILO HILL CLIMB & PEDAL TIL YA PUKE
"Hawaii Cycling Club presents the challenging HILO HILL CLIMB on July 12 straight up Saddle Road from the Hilo side with 2 options, 12-miles x 2,500ft and 26-miles x 6,200ft, and the infamous PEDAL TIL YA PUKE, 6.5 miles x 3,000ft cat 1 climb up Kaloko on August 17. Registration is now open for both events. Check your legs, take your pick!! Click here for more information."
Dick Evans Memorial Road Race is On!
"The pinnacle of the Hawaii bike racing season, the Dick Evans Memorial Road Race follows a route similar to the original Around Oahu Race. Its distance, 112 miles, is the basis for the Iron Man distance Triathlon. This race is held annual in memorial to Hawaii cycling great Dick Evans. Registration is open now until Aug. 22nd"
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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