SAVE THE DATE!
The Hale‘iwa metric century and aloha fun ride
will be on April 27th, 2025
Come ride with hundreds of other bicyclists during this epic ride along O‘ahu’s beautiful North Shore.
You’ll start at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, riding across the start line at 7:30am. You’ll first bike towards Ka‘ena Point with the ocean on your right and Dillingham Airfield on your left. Take a little break at Camp Erdman where you turn around and bike back towards Hale‘iwa. Then, pedal past famed ocean beaches and surf spots like Sharks Cove, Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset. When you reach Hau‘ula Beach State Park, it will be time for you to return along the beautiful coastline, over Hale‘iwa’s iconic Rainbow Bridge, and finish up back where you started! You’ll find plenty of Aid Stations along your ride to keep you energized and hydrated. Plus, a marked course, roving mechanics, and course marshals. You’ll finish proud and exhilarated when you arrive at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park to celebrate your achievement and enjoy camaraderie with your fellow bicyclists.
Most folks don’t bike the North Shore very often, but thousands have joined HBL for this ride over the past 30 years. Bike the entire 100K route (a Metric Century is 62 miles), or turn around at any of 5 Aid Stations. Ride your ride with HBL and take pride in knowing you’re supporting the Hawaii Bicycling League when you do!
Registering early not only gets you a cheaper rate and an event shirt, it also helps us plan out the event in advance! #RideAloha
Starting an hour after the Hale‘iwa Metric Century (8:00am), the Hale‘iwa Aloha Fun Ride offers a more family focused event with 5km (3.2 miles) or 12km (7.5 miles). Get out and ride aloha on O‘ahu’s beautiful North Shore with this short and friendly course. With an aid station for snacks, beverages, and mechanical support to help you if you need anything.
AFR 5km Map: Map My Ride
AFR 12km Map: Map My Ride
HMC 30km Map: Map My Ride & Ride with GPS
HMC 50-100km Maps: Map My Ride & Ride With GPS
Hale‘iwa Metric Century
| Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration* | Event Registration* | ||
| Ends 2/19/25 | Ends 3/21/25 | Ends 4/24/24 | 4/25/24 – 4/27/24 | ||
| HBL Member | $50.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | |
| Non-HBL Member | $70.00 | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 | |
| Youth (17 & Under) | $35.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 | |
| Virtual | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | XX | |
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The lowest level HBL Membership costs only $50/year and allows you to not only help support our mission to get more people on bikes, but saves you money on our events and merchandise. If you sign up for our two large events as an HBL Member you save $50 and then you continue to save on all merchandise purchases and all other small events.
HALE‘IWA Aloha Fun Ride
| Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration* | Event Registration* | ||
| Ends 2/19/25 | Ends 3/21/25 | Ends 4/24/25 | 4/25/25 – 4/27/25 | ||
| HBL Member | $25.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 | |
| Non-HBL Member | $35.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 | |
| Youth (17 & Under) | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | |
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During Registration you’ll have the option of purchasing a shuttle from Kaka‘ako for you and your bike to the start and then having the shuttle back. If you already registered you can purchase a shuttle ticket here!
The bus starts loading at 5:00 am and will depart Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park at 5:30.
After your ride, the bus will be collecting bikes and will be leaving Kaiaka Bay Beach Park at 2:00pm sharp to take you back to Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park.
Whether you’re riding in the event, supporting a rider, or just want to help HBL, there’s a volunteer spot waiting for you!: Help at HMC
Check out our new ‘Volunteer Descriptions‘ page here- we hope you’re inspired to take up a shift (or two!).
– Waialua District Park
– Sunset Beach Neighborhood Park (50K turnaround)
– Kahuku High & Intermediate School (80K turnaround)
– Hau’ula Beach Park (100K turnaround)
The late John B. Kelley was associated with the Haleiwa Metric Century Ride in his capacity as a member of the HBL Board of Directors. It was his favorite bicycling event with the beauty of the sea and surf as a backdrop to the joy of riding a bike along the North Shore. In 2004, John first proposed the establishment of an endowment fund to sustain the Hawaii Bicycling League and its events through lean financial times. He had poured his energy and resources into saving the organization from financial failure and wanted to establish a means to sustain the organization financially into the future. Tragically, John passed away May 24, 2006, after a brief battle with cancer. The HBL Board of Directors established the John B. Kelley Endowment Fund in July of 2006 which now serves as a sustaining resource to financially support the Hawaii Bicycling League. The Haleiwa Metric Century
Ride is a key component of fundraising for HBL that contributes to the organization’s financial health in addition to the Endowment Fund. With a successful event on April 30, HBL will once again be on firm financial footing. [ https://hbl.org/john-b-kelley/ ]
2024 HMC Jersey:
These NEWEST of the NEW cycling jerseys are available in Men’s and Women’s cut.
Available Sizes:
Women’s: 2XS, XS, SM, MD, LG, XL, 2XL
Men’s: XS, SM, MD, LG, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Primal Wear, the company that has been making the HBL’s cycling jerseys for the past 5+ years, notes these are “Standard Fit” jerseys (AKA “club fit”). So, not super race-fit tight and more comfortable to ride and breathe in!
Important HMC Event Info:
Packet Pickup Dates:
FRIDAY, 4/26 🚲 12:00PM – 6:00PM
SATURDAY, 4/27 🚲 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Rider Packets will include:
• Your rider bib number
• Safety pins
• Event dry-fit shirt (if you opted for one)
• Rider Instructions
• Other helpful material
Additional Info:
• You are welcome to pick up packets for your friends and/or family.
If you register before March 10, 2024, you will receive a Hale‘iwa Metric Century dry-fit t-shirt in the size you selected at registration (Unisex, XS-3X). If you register late or on the day of the event, we may not have a t-shirt in your size, or perhaps not at all. We do not expect to have extra event t-shirts, but if any remain at the ride finish, they will be available for purchase.
2024 Hale‘iwa Metric Century Jerseys are available for preorder.
Womens: 2XS, XS, SM, MD, LG, XL, 2X
Fundraise for HBL to better fund the Bike Ed Program, our workshops & educational classes, and our advocacy efforts. When you register you’ll have the ability to opt into creating a fundraiser page or you can create one by clicking this link! You will receive an email confirmation after signing up to activate your fundraising page.
Rewards will be announced soon!
Kaiaka Bay Beach Park is the Start/Finish location for the 2023 HBL Hale‘iwa Metric Century. We’ll have arranged for there to be plenty of free parking available there at the park. Parking will open at 5:45am. ALL CARS MUST BE OUT OF THE LOT BY 2:30PM (or risk being locked in!). It’s about a one-hour drive from Honolulu. Share a ride with a friend if you can, remember that all TheBuses are equipped with bike racks on the front. and, lastly, we offer a shuttle service from Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park to the start and back for $20.
Bringing your bike to the start line in good working order is really important. It would be a shame to get there and not be able to ride because your bike isn’t working or is unsafe. Perhaps worse would be experiencing a mechanical issue that causes you to end your ride early. If you’re not positive your bike is in top shape, take it to your friendly local bike store for a quick tune-up.
Mechanical Support:
Local bike stores and partners BIKEFACTORY, Chillaxin’ Rides, Velohana, and The Bike Shop, will be volunteering their time to provide mechanical support at the designated Aid Stations. In addition, there will be mechanical support roving along the course for riders in need.
Ensure you + your bike are RIDE READY before the ride day:
What to bring on ride day:
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- Functioning Bike
- Helmet (required)
- Your Rider Bib number (so you can get access to the Aid Stations!)
- Water Bottle (or two)
- Spare Tube / Patch Kit
- Sun Protection (sunscreen, UV sun sleeves, shades, etc.)
- Money for lunch at the park or a snack along the ride
- ID / Medical Card in case of emergency
Other items that might be handy to have include camera, phone, (with plastic bag for protection from possible moisture) and snacks.
Ride with Aloha: Please follow all traffic laws, signs, and signals, plus any requests from the HPD special duty officers on course. Please ride single file (this is law in Hawai‘i) and to the right of the lane. In many situations the shoulder has sand or gravel. Please signal to the riders/drivers behind you when merging into the travel lane. Hawaii HRS291C-145 allows a cyclist to control the whole lane when it’s too narrow for a car and a bike to share the lane as well as to avoid hazards. For more info on the laws, please visit our Bike Laws page. Please report aggressive / dangerous drivers to HPD by calling 911.
Pass with Care: When passing a rider, please make sure it is clear to do so, then pass on the left. Be sure to signal visually (for riders and drivers behind) and vocally, “passing on your left” for rider ahead.
frequently asked questions:
HMC, like most HBL events, is a fundraising RIDE, not a race. In other words, you can choose to go how far you want to ride at the pace you’re most comfortable!
If you’re not positive that you bike is in top shape, take it to your friendly local bike store for a quick tune-up. At many shops, no appointment is necessary and the tune-up should take a relatively short amount of time. However, it’s polite to call and ask before showing up with your bike. Make Sure Your Bike Fits You – The biggest problem facing most cyclists is bike fit. Nearly all cyclists need some sort of adjustment to their bikes in order to achieve maximum performance. And while you may feel comfortable at first, as your body adapts, your bike may need readjustment. An improperly fit bike can cause an uncomfortable riding experience or even injury. If your knees hurt, chances are you are riding an improperly adjusted bike. Take your bike in to your local bike store to have it professionally fitted.
Minors under age 18 must register and have parental consent to the waiver.
Adults with children in carriers or trailers assume all responsibility. These children do not need to register, and will not get a packet nor t-shirt. But, they will get lots of smiles!
Know your limits and pace yourself. The entire course is 62 miles (100K) and there is typically a headwind on the way to Hau‘ula. If you tire, there is no shame in biking a shorter distance than you planned. If it is determined you will not make the course cut-off time of 2pm, you will be asked to turn around and return to the Start/Finish. We advise some biking beforehand to get ready. Join some friends and work up your mileage weekly. We have a list and a calendar of local group rides and events if you’re looking for opportunities to ride or new riding buddies. You do not need to bike 62 miles all in one day before the ride, but you should build your strength and experience and endurance to fully enjoy the day!
Project M, HBL’s event photographers, will send an email out to all participants when photos are ready.
Click here for official Photos!
The event is not only a community ride that celebrates cycling as a fun & healthy activity and brings more awareness to bicycling safety, but ultimately is a fundraising event for HBL. Expenses are incurred before the ride takes place. For that reason, no deferrals or refunds will be processed.
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