Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) Training Plan

The following schedule will focus on tbuilding miles for the Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) and will visit the HCR course throughout the training schedule – it will start at 7:30am on Sundays.  The details of each ride will be updated on Fridays. This training group will add 5+ miles each week, building to 80 miles on 9/14. 

Sunday, September 28th – Honolulu Century Ride (25, 50, 75, or 100 mile options)

Happy Training!  

Questions:  Email Christopher Salas (Chris@HBL.org)

2025 Honolulu Century Training Key Points:


Pre-Ride Bike Preparation (Required)
o Make sure bike is in good working order. A,B,C (Air-tires inflated, Brakes work, Chain & Derailleurs in working order)
o Working lights front and rear, tire inflator, and 1 spare tube minimum
o Water bottle(s) full
o Cycling Helmet
o Rear view mirror
o Snacks commensurate with ride length
o No headphones, music or other distraction

Roles & Responsibility (Leader, Pin, Sweep, Riders)
o Leader – knows route specifics and leads entire ride unless otherwise noted.
o Pins – appointed by Ride Leader. Stops at all turns to direct riders & helps with rider count.
o Sweep – Remains at rear of ride, signals when stops needed, helps riders with flats, etc.
o Riders – Arrive by 0700, gather at 0715, and depart at 0730. Must ride single file, call out when passing on the left (no passing on right), and call out/signals obstacles, turns, stops, approaching vehicles, and other hazards.

Safety (All)
o Obey all traffic laws
o Watch for parked cars (don’t get doored)
o Stop at all red lights & stop signs
o Hand signal or vocalize intentions; turns, stops, and re-start (“rolling”)
o Maintain safe distance with other bikes (front and back tires), no overlapping tires

Shared Values (Ride Aloha)
o Treat fellow riders with respect & compassion
o This is a no drop ride, NOT a race
o HAVE FUN! Make friends, engage with fellow riders.
o These training rides are brought you by Hawai‘i Bicycling League and dedicated volunteers. Please become a member or donate to help support advocacy and education efforts.

Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) 2025 Training Schedule:

Arrive: 7:00am

Circle up: 7:15am

Ride out: 7:30am

All HCR 2025 training rides (listed below) and will roll out promptly at 7:30am.

07/06

START Location:

Geiger Park in Ewa Beach (91-1129 Kahiuka Street)

30 Miles: ‘Ewa & Kapolei

ROUTE: Ride the 30 flat miles throughout ‘Ewa and Kapolei in this kick off ride. 

07/13

START Location:

Makaha Beach Park (84-369 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792)

35 Miles: Mākaha & The west side

ROUTE: 35 miles through Mākaha-Yokohama Beach-Makaha Valley-Yokohama Beach-Wai‘anae HS & return. This is a flat ride with exception of the Mākaha Valley hill climb.

07/20

START Location:

Kaiaka Bay Beach Park (66-449 Haleiwa Rd)

40 Miles: North Shore

ROUTE Fairly flat ride along the North Shore so enjoy the scenery as we pedal along with re-paving in the Waimea Bay area makes it even better

 

07/27

START Location:

Kāhala Community Park (4495 Pāhoa Ave)

45 Miles: Town & Waimānalo & BEllows

ROUTE: This 45 mile ride through Kāhala-Hawaii Kai-Waimanalo-Bellows-Waimanalo back roads-Kahala Comm. First vertical challenging route with 1800’ gain overall

08/03

START Location:

Koko Head Neighborhood Park (189 Lunalilo Home Rd)

50 Miles: Town & Waimānalo & BEllows

ROUTE: Building off the previous week, this 50 mile ride with similar vertical gain is another beautiful ride along Windward side

 

08/10

START Location:

Kaiaka Bay Beach Park (66-449 Haleiwa Rd)

55 Miles: Hale‘iwa & Hukilau Beach

ROUTE: 55 miles on O‘ahu’s North Shore taking you through Kaiaka-Pineapple Hill-Ka‘ena Point-3 Tables Beach & return. This course is generally flat with the exception of Pineapple Hill climb.

08/17

START Location:

Kailua District Park (21 S Kainalu Dr)

60 Miles: Kailua to Ka‘a‘awa

ROUTE: 60 miles on the Windward Side along the ocean with 2400’ elevation gain.

08/24

START Location:

Kapiolani Park + Paki Ave Parking Lot (Monsarrat Ave + Paki Ave)

65 Miles: HCR Rehearsal 

ROUTE: Diamond Head Ave-Heartbreak Hill-Makapu’u Lookout-Waimanalo Backroads-Kailua District Park-Kane’ohe Bay loop-Kailua District Park-return. More elevation gain as we build for the Century Ride (2100’ gain).

08/31

START Location:

Kailua District Park (21 S Kainalu Dr)

70 Miles: 

ROUTE: Kailua District Park-Kane’ohe Bay-Maunawili-Old Kalanianaole Hwy-Waimanalo Backroads-Makapu’u Lookout-back side Heartbreak Hill-Kapiolani Beach Park-return to Kailua District Park. 2500’ gain riding between Kapiolani Park & Kailua.

09/07

START Location:

Kāhala Community Park (4495 Pāhoa Ave)

75 Miles: 

ROUTE: Kahala Community Park-Diamond Head loop-Ku’uloa Beach Park-Heartbreak Hill-Makapu’u Lookout-Waimanalo/Bellows-Kailua District Park-Kaneo’he Bay loop-Haiku-Keapuka-return to Kahala Comm. Park. More elevation gain while riding between Kahala & Kaneohe Bay.

09/14

START Location:

Koko Head Neighborhood Park (189 Lunalilo Home Rd)

80 Miles: 

ROUTE: Koko Head Neighborhood Park-Waimanalo-Kaneo’he-Ka’awa turn around & back. Last training ride netting 2800’ elevation gain while riding between Hawai’i Kai & Kaʻaʻawa.

09/21

Rest / Easy Spin

Taper week: rest and ride easy!

09/28

START Location:

Kaiaka Bay Beach Park (66-449 Haleiwa Rd)

25-100 miles

2025 Honolulu Century Ride!

Find all the event details at HBL.org/HCR.

Register here: https://hbl.redpodium.com/hcr25