Kailua 4 Brunch Ride
Join us for an amazing ride every Thursday to explore the south coast of Oahu by bike. Ride is customized by ride leaders based on weather and skill levels. No one left behind with multiple meet up points to keep group together. Many ride only to Makapu`u Lookout and return to the start for a shorter ride.
Full Ride lasts approximately 5 hours with stops.
Where: Typically meets at Kahala Community Center (map), corner of Moa and Pahoa Streets.
When: Thursdays, 8:30am-12:00pm (arrive at 8:15am).
Distance: 50 – 60 miles
General route: Kahala Comunity Center to Hawaii Kai, around Makapu`u through backroads of Waimanalo to Kailua for Brunch at Kalapawai Cafe. After a relaxing snack, return via Castle Hospital Junction, Old Kalaniana`ole Hwy, Waimanalo Backroads, Makapu`u Lookout, Hawaii Kai and return to Kahala Community Center. Outbound often includes Hanauma Bay to Sandy’s along the Ka `Iwi coast and tour of Bellows AFB.
Ride Leader: Patricia Johnson – 808.988.4633 or patriciagj@aol.com
Complete the HBL-Affiliated Group Ride Annual Ride Waiver here.
Kailua 4 Brunch Ride – Version 2
Shorter version of Kailua 4 Brunch for those who want a shorter ride or want to miss the Honolulu traffic by traveling to Kailua by the H-3. Ride is customized by ride leaders based on weather and skill levels. No one left behind with multiple meet up points to keep group together. Brunch/snack at Kalapawai Cafe. Full Ride lasts approximately 3 hours with stops.
Where: Kailua Bike Shop at Hamakua Dr. and Kailua Rd. (map) (no parking for riders, find street parking in the neighborhood)
When: Thursdays, 8:30am-11:15am (arrive at 8:15am).
Distance: 30 miles
General route:Route begins in Kailua following the second half of Kailua 4 Brunch ride to Makapu`u to meet the main Kailua 4 Brunch group at Makapu`u via Castle Hospital Junction, Old Kalaniana`ole Hwy, and Waimanalo Backroads. Return to Kailua often includes tour of Bellows AFB.
Ride Leader: John O’Keefe, johncooks@icloud.com, 808-780-4278.
Complete the HBL-Affiliated Group Ride Annual Ride Waiver here.
Red Hot Lady Roving Rides
Red Hot Lady Roving Rides are various lengths, but are all about having a great time riding with friends and exploring the island and its beautiful scenery! This is an all-inclusive, no-drop recreational ride with a moderate 12-16 mph pace. Get on the Red Hot Ladies emailing list at RedHotLadies@HBL.org to get all the updates for the weekly rides!
Where: Various start locations.
When: Sundays, 8:30am-12:00pm
Distance: 20-50miles
Ride Leader: Patricia Johnson – 808.988.4633 or patriciagj@aol.com
A note on the Red Hot Ladies:
RHL Statement
“The Red Hot Ladies bicycling club was formed by Patricia Johnson & Pattie Dunn with the expressed goal of encouraging women 50+ to get back into bicycling and start enjoying the freedom of being on two wheels. Over the last decade our community of riders has expanded to include younger women as well as men. As Red Hot Ladies we strive to be humble, kind, courteous and inclusive not only as bicycle ambassadors but in our daily lives.”
Complete the HBL-Affiliated Group Ride Annual Ride Waiver here.