⭐️ Light Up the Night FAMILY RIDE ⭐️
🌟⋆.˚ DECEMBER 21 (Saturday), 2024 🌟⊹ ࣪ ˖
Hawai‘i Bicycling League & the Honolulu Police Department are hosting a free, family-focused night ride on the Ala Wai and Kapi‘olani Park on Saturday, December 21st. All ages are welcome! Come try out HPD’s bike obstacle course, talk story with officers from Waikīkī’s Community Policing Team, grab HBL info & reflective gear from us, and mingle with other casual riders.
WHEN: December 21, 2024 (Saturday), 6:15PM
WHERE: Kapi‘olani Park (Monsarrat Ave. + Paki Ave. parking lot)
WHAT TO EXPECT: This community event highlights safe cycling habits when riding at night and looks to foster good relationships between members of the cycling community and law enforcement. At 6:30pm riders will roll out for a 6-mile leisurely night ride on bike paths in the Waikīkī/McCully area with HPD escort!
Before we ride participants will have the opportunity to test their on-bike handling skills by trying HPD’s Bike Detail obstacle course, talk story with officers in a friendly setting, chat with folks from Hawai‘i Bicycling League, snag free reflective gear and other resources, and engage with other bike-minded folks!
Registrants will get a set of bike lights (rechargeable), courtesy of the HPD’s District 6 Community Policing Team.
COST: No charge!
» Click here to go to see pictures from the last Light Up the Night Ride with HPD (on their Facebook page)! »
EVENT DETAILS:
✧ Who is this ride for?
This event is suitable for anyone that can pedal their bicycle safely with others. All ages and bicycle types are welcome. Those riding under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Please note if you don’t want to (or aren’t able to) bike at a slow, family-friendly pace (under 10 mph), this ride may not be for you.
The ride will start and end at Kapi‘olani Park parking lot on the corner of Monsarrat Avenue and Paki Avenue (click here for a map). If you are arriving by car, you can park in that same parking lot, but of course we encourage you to bike over!
✧ What will riders need?
RSVP to ride by clicking here!
The day of the event, participants should bring their:
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Water bottle
Please make sure your bicycle is in good-working order for the ride. Your bicycle may be subject to a safety check to ensure it is safe to ride.
Drinks & snacks will be provided.
✧ Why are we doing this ride?
HBL is holding this event in partnership with HPD to promote safe cycling habits after sunset and foster good relationships between people pedaling and our local law enforcement.
✧ What does the law say about riding at night?
Hawai‘i law requires those bicycling at night (specifically: 30 minutes after sunset, until 30 minutes before sunrise) have a white light on the front their bicycle, and at least a red reflector on the rear of the bike. HBL definitely recommends having a flashing red back light as well, and adding more reflectors to your bike & apparel. Read exactly what the §291C-147 Hawai‘i Law says here.
Bike light giveaway provided by HPD!
Want to volunteer at this event? We’d love your help! We’re looking for ride along helpers to be friendly folks on bikes during the ride. Check out the volunteer sign-up here. For other ways to support this event email Malia, HBL’s Director of Adult Education, at Malia@HBL.org 🙂 Mahalo!
⭐️ Light Up the Night Family Ride ⭐️
Questions?
Contact HBL’s Director of Adult Education at Malia@HBL.org or call the HBL office at (808) 735-5756.