Workshops & Presentations
For newbies, seasoned pros and those intent to understand.
These free workshops are put on by the Hawai‘i Bicycling League and funded in part through a grant from the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services.
Adult Cycling Workshops
Adult Learn to Ride
Learn to ride a bike–at ANY age–today!
Are you an adult who has never been on a bike before (or haven’t been on one for decades)? Come out to a FREE workshop held by the Hawai‘i Bicycling League, where our friendly & always patient instructors will get you rolling safely – whether you have never been on a bike before or it’s been a long while. Bring a bicycle or use one of ours.
This workshop includes:
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How to ride a bicycle!
Bicycling Basics
Learn how to ride with confidence & control on the open road!
Feeling scared to ride on the streets of Hawai‘i with traffic? HBL can help with that. Bring your bicycle and come out to HBL’s free hands-on, on-bike workshop that will have you feeling at ease pedaling around the town. Better your bike control, learn what your rights are as a cyclist & why exercising them is key to having a comfortable & enjoyable bike ride, wherever you go. After participating in this interactive & fun 2-hour workshop we guarantee you’ll be feeling so much more confident cycling on your two-wheels.
What to bring:
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Your bicycle!
Road Cycling Skills
Level up your pedaling prowess & get the most out of your two-wheels.
This 2.5-hour workshop equips any adult rider with the knowledge, skills, and “insider cycling scoops” to tackle any road situation! Want to get better at tackling hills? You’ll learn efficient shifting & braking techniques here! New to group riding? Our expert League Cycling Instructors will cover the essential do’s and dont’s for safe group riding (and will help you look like a seasoned cyclist at your first group ride!). You’ll get to master bike control by performing advanced avoidance maneuvers to keep the “rubber side down” before wrapping up with an instructor-led group ride around the neighborhood.
What to bring:
Your bicycle!
E-Bikes 101
Get brought up to speed on the essentials of e-bikes – before you get up to speed on an e-bike!
Electric bicycles are giving more people access to the awesome world of bicycling – but there are key differences that you should know about. This 2-hour interactive workshop will go over the most essential e-bike topics, covering what Hawai‘i’s laws say about e-bikes, introduction & rundown of e-bike lingo, what sets them apart from traditional bicycles, pros & cons on different component options, and best practices for safe e-biking in Hawai‘i!
This workshop includes:
A variety of e-bikes (different types, styles, & features) to try out
Fix-a-Flat
Conquer the most common bike repair – fixing a flat – on your own & with ease!
This 90-minute hands-on introductory course to teach any adult (no prior mechanical experience needed!) how to fix a flat tire with ease, lubricate their chain, and keep their bicycle in tip-top shape. We will make sure that you come out of this workshop empowered with the most important bike maintenance skills so that you can continue to ride happily, for many miles to come.
Flat tires getting in the way of your ride enjoyment? Not after coming to this class!
What to bring:
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Your bicycle / wheel
HBL Cycling Workshops 2024 Schedule:
Register for a workshop below ⇩ by clicking the date of the workshop you’d like to attend:
MAY 2024
5/11 (SAT), 9:00 – 11:00am – Bicycling Basics (for Waikele Community’s Bike Patrol volunteers)
Adult Learn to Ride
Bikes are provided by HBL.
BICYCLING BASICS
Bring your own bicycle.
Fix-a-Flat
Bring a bike wheel (or entire bike). Tools are supplied by HBL.
Road Cycling Skills
Bring your own bicycle.
E-Bikes 101
Choose an e-bike to try out for free!
*Must be over 15 years old to test ride any of the e-bikes.
Space is limited & pre-registration is required.
All workshops are suited for those 16 years of age and older, and provided free of charge (donations are optional) around the island of O‘ahu.
Looking to schedule a workshop for your group or organization? HBL is happy to get that going for you! Please click here for more details.
Cancellation / No-Show Fee
For cancellations/no-shows with less than 24 hours notice there will be a $20.00 cancellation/no-show fee for costs incurred. If you cannot attend your scheduled workshop, please contact HBL’s Adult Education Manager at Malia@HBL.org or text/call (808) 457-5401 as soon as possible. Because these workshops have limited bikes, no-shows and late cancellations deprive someone else from the opportunity to learn. As a small nonprofit trying to change the world one person at a time, we appreciate your understanding!