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
Hale‘iwa Metric Century
| Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration* | Event Registration* | ||
| Ends 2/20/26 | Ends 3/20/26 | Ends 4/23/26 | 4/24/26 – 4/26/26 | ||
| HBL Member | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 | |
| Non-HBL Member | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 | $1200.00 | |
| Youth (17 & Under) | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | |
| Virtual | $0.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 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.
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.
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 here!
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 point)
– Kahuku High & Intermediate School (80K turnaround point)
– Hau’ula Beach Park (100K turnaround point)
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/ ]
Important HMC Event Info:
Packet Pickup Dates:
FRIDAY, 4/24 🚲 12:00PM – 6:00PM
SATURDAY, 4/25 🚲 10:00AM – 4:00PM
• Your rider bib number
• Safety pins
• Event dry-fit shirt or tote bag (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.
• HBL Merchandise will be available for purchase.
• HBL staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer your last-minute questions.
• A 90-minute Fix-a-Flat workshop is being offered by HBL to all riders for no charge (on the ground floor of Packet Pickup, by Bike Valet). This basic bike repair workshop will get you feeling comfortable replacing a tire on your own bike with hands-on practice – an essential skill all cyclists should know! Register (by 4/23/26, 12:30pm HST) to secure your spot in this free workshop: more info + signup here.
NOTE: If there is no way you can pick up your packet on the designated packet pickup dates, you may arrive early at the start of the ride to pick up your packet. But please, try to pick up your packet on either Friday or Saturday!
If you register before March 20th, you are guaranteed to receive a 2026 Hale‘iwa Metric Century dry-fit t-shirt or tote bag at registration. If you register late or on the day of the event, we may not have a t-shirt in your size or any tote bags left.
This workshop is put on by your friends at Hawai‘i Bicycling League with help from a grant through the City & County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services. Click “GET TICKETS” to register (for no charge!).
START TIME: 12:30PM
WHERE: Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse – 404 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Fix-a-Flat workshop includes:
✓ Repair kit essentials: What every cyclist should carry when riding
✓ How to remove the wheels from your bike & replace a punctured inner tube
✓ What causes punctures & a (free!) way to prevent getting them
✓ Hands-on practice using a method for flat fixing that will make your life easier
✓ Additional tips, tricks, and tools for hassle-free flat fixing
This 90-minute basic bike maintenance workshop will help you conquer the most common repair you’ll need to do on your bike (fixing a flat)! No bike maintenance experience needed.
Registration closes when workshop reaches capacity or 2 days before the event.
Kaiaka Bay Beach Park is the Start/Finish location for the Hale‘iwa Metric Century. We have arranged for there to be extra 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, HBL offers a shuttle service from Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park to the start and back for $25.
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 Cycle Manoa, The Bike Shop, and Velohana 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.
Flat Fixing Clinic (free!): Saturday, 4/25 @Packet Pickup
A 90-minute Fix-a-Flat workshop is being offered by HBL to all riders for no charge (on the ground floor of Packet Pickup at the Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom, by Bike Valet). This basic bike repair workshop will get you feeling comfortable replacing a tire on your own bike with hands-on practice – an essential skill all cyclists should know!
Secure your spot in this free workshop by signing up! Find more info & register here. Registration closes 4/23/26, 12:30pm (HST).
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.
MarathonFoto will be out taking professional photos along the course, capturing your best moments as you ride through paradise! Relive the excitement with high-quality images of your achievement—perfect for sharing and celebrating your success.
Official Event Photos will be linked here after the event.
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.
Mahalo to 2026's Hale‘iwa Metric Century Sponsors
Mahalo TO 2026's HALE‘IWA METRIC CENTURY mechanical & COurse support!
Mahalo TO 2026's HALE‘IWA METRIC CENTURY community support!
To read more about 2026’s Hale‘iwa Metric Century Ride’s Sponsors and Supporters click HERE!
