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HBL's Spoke-n-Words November 2025

HBL Is Hiring!

Looking for a job that you leave each day knowing you’re helping do good in the world by getting more people riding bicycles in Hawai‘i? Join the HBL team! There are multiple positions open right now, ranging from part-time to full-time. Click the links below to learn more about each position:
» BikeEd Instructor
» HBL Administrative Assistant
» Events Coordinator/Director

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Nov. 1st: Bikes, Trikes, and Electric Bicycles! OH MY!
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This Saturday, November 1st, is a double-header of wheeled events - both free & open to the public!

On O‘ahu’s west side (‘Ewa Elementary School from 10am-2pm), HBL will be at the Ewa Bike Expo offering free keiki bike rides, exploratory trike rides, e-bike education, and more.

At Magic Island (7:30-11am) HBL will be at the Hawai‘i Parkinson Walk & Resource Fair. Check out the HBL booth where we’ll be providing info on the benefits of cycling & showing off one of our recumbent trikes! 

Holiday City Lights ParadeSaturday, Nov. 29th
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Lights, cameras, bells, and BICYCLES! We are tremendously excited to announce HBL has been invited to ride along with the City’s Complete Street "Sleigh Team" in this year’s Honolulu City Lights Parade! Happening on the last Saturday of November (Nov. 29th), this is one of the biggest parades on the island, attracting tens of thousands of spectators and is certainly not one to miss - sign up now (we’re limited to 40 riders!) & let’s get festive and ride in this epic holiday parade!

Registration is free - bring your own wheels, or reserve a trike to borrow!

Now Is a Great Time to Be an HBL Member!
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  • The 2026 HBL Member band will be mailed out to all active Members later this month. This year’s color: ʻIlima Orange! 

  • HBL Members get 25% off registration for Pedal Imua, an awesome West Maui loop ride on Dec. 6th (login to your HBL profile and see “Active Member Benefits” for details).

  • The 2026-27 HBL Board Election is coming up on December 1st, and all active Members are eligible to vote. Stay tuned for election info and candidate details later this month. 

Not currently an HBL Member? Sign up now to access these benefits and help strengthen HBL’s education and advocacy work!

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Envelope Stuffing Friday November 14th
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HBL is hosting an envelope stuffing party on Friday, November 14th at our office in Kaimukī from 12-3pm. Help us fold, stuff, and seal envelopes for our 2025 End-of-Year-giving campaign. Sign up here!
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Open House at the HBL Office
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Throughout 2025 HBL has been celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, December 16th, we’re opening our Kaimukī office space to our members and supporters as a final celebration.

Attendance is free but we ask that you register! Snacks will be provided and drinks will be available for donation. HBL staff will be there to talk story and give you a tour. We’ll also have some historical items on display. Come join us for a final toast to 2025 and our 50th anniversary!
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Everyone Can Learn Something!
Nov. 9th (Sunday), 4:30-6pm ADULT LEARN TO RIDE (Waikīkī)  REGISTER » ($10)

Nov. 16th (Sunday), 9:45-11:45am E-BIKES 101 (Kaka‘ako)  REGISTER »  ($0)

Nov. 23rd (Sunday), 3:15-5:15pm E-BIKES 101 (‘Ewa Beach)  REGISTER»  ($0)

Jan. 24th (Saturday), 1-2:30pm FIX-A-FLAT (Honolulu)  REGISTER »  ($0)

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In Hawai‘i, to be considered an e-bike (registrable to be ridden on public streets) the bicycle must meet these three criteria:

  1. It's a 2- or 3-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals.
  2. It has an electric motor under 750 watts (1 h.p.)
  3. The top-speed the motor can provide assistance is not over 20 MPH (maximum!).

As a reminder, you must be at least 15 years of age to be on an electric bicycle in Hawai‘i. And in Honolulu County, everyone on an e-bike must wear a properly fastened helmet. Find out more about e-bikes & the laws here!

 

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HBL Champions Safety at Hawai‘i Traffic Summit
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This October, HBL presented on e-bike education and legislation to an audience of law enforcement agencies, engineers, media groups, medical providers, and officials from across the state at HDOT's Traffic Safety Summit. You can see news coverage of this summit and get more information about the traffic safety data, trends, and goals discussed there on our website.

HDOT Publishes Final Energy Security & Waste Reduction Plan
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Following a year of collaboration, negotiations, and a 65-day public comment period, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation released their final ESWRP on October 15th. Links to the Plan and information about follow-on activities are available here.

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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

Support the future of Koko Head Bike Park! We are raising funds to renovate existing trials, build more progressive jump lines, and add features for riders of all ages and abilities. Your donation will help get plans drawn, permits cleared, purchase materials, pay skilled builders, and maintain the park for years to come. Join neighbors, riders, and local businesses in investing in healthier outdoor recreation in our neighborhood!

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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.

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.

11/01 (Sat) Hawai‘i Parkinson Annual Walk & Resource Fair, 7:30am @Ala Moana
11/01
(Sat) Ewa Bike Expo, 10am @‘Ewa 
11/05
(Wed) Golden Gears (Free Trike Ride!), 10am @Ala Moana
11/08
(Sat) Golden Gears (Free Trike Ride), 4pm @Kapapapuhi
11/09
(Sun) Adult Learn to Ride (Workshop by HBL), 4:30pm @Waikīkī
11/12
(Wed) Golden Gears (Trike Ride), 9am @‘Aiea
11/14
(Fri) Campbell for Causes, 10:55am @‘Ewa Beach 
11/15
(Sat) Ke‘e to Koke‘e, 7am @Ke‘e (Kaua‘i)
11/15
(Sat) Golden Gears (Free Trike Ride), 4pm @Kapolei
11/16
(Sun) Lavaman Waikoloa Hill Climb, 7:45am @Waikoloa (Hawai‘i Island)
11/16
(Sun) E-Bikes 101 (Free Workshop by HBL!), 9:45am @Kaka‘ako
11/22
(Sat) Kihei to Makena Ride, 8:45am @Kihei (Maui)
11/22
(Sat) Mayor's 49th Annual Craft and Country Fair, 9am @Honolulu
11/23
(Sun E-Bikes 101 (Free Workshop by HBL!), 3:15pm @‘Ewa Beach
11/29
(Sat) Aloha Gravel
11/29
(Sat) Honolulu City Lights Parade, 5pm @Honolulu

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Hawaii Cycling Club presents The 2nd Annual Lavaman Waikoloa Hill Climb, Sunday, November 16th, featuring a climb of 11.8 miles x 2,448 vertical feet on fresh pavement with wide shoulders in time trial format. Come test your legs on pitches up to 10%, enjoy the Big Island’s unique scenery, a memorable descent, and refreshments and talk story. Instant, timed results on Webscorer. Register today here! Click here for more info.

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10th-ish annual - Kaua‘i Fondo Ke‘e to Kōke‘e
"Ke‘e to Koke‘e registration is live! Find details about the Kaua‘i Gran Fondo, happening on November 15th (Saturday), by clicking here."

 

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Maui Mountain Bike Coalition
We need your help! The Maui Mountain Bike Coalition encourages riders to submit support for mountain biking opportunities at Kamehamenui Forest Reserve in the state's current Draft Management Plan. Public commentary has been extended to November 23rd, 2025.

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Read Hawaii 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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