The Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride started with a few friends who rode bicycles and appreciated the antiquarian lifestyle. They saw that Tweed Rides were occurring around the globe and desired to have one in Honolulu. Thus they created one, and later on another. February was chosen as it is typically the coolest month of the year in Honolulu, all the better for wearing tweed. As the Tweed Ride movement begun in England, and as the Kingdom of Hawaii had close ties with the United Kingdom, it was named the Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride. The Ride also endeavors to stop at Iolani Palace during each ride. During the month of November, special festivities occur at Iolani Palace in honor of His Hawaiian Majesty David Kalakaua. As there was a desire to ride together more than once a year, the HHM Kalakaua Tweed Ride was created. It allows the riders to either view Iolani Palace in all its decorated splendor for the King’s birthday, or, depending on the date, actually view the birthday festivities held in remembrance of the King.
All are welcome to join the rides. They are typically between four and six miles long, and tend to follow designated bicycle paths, lanes, and routes.
If you are interested in organizing, assisting, or supporting the rides, please contact us.
All are welcome to join the rides. They are typically between four and six miles long, and tend to follow designated bicycle paths, lanes, and routes.
If you are interested in organizing, assisting, or supporting the rides, please contact us.
Friends and Supporters
of the
Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride
Miss Karen and the Ala Wai Community Center
City and County of Honolulu Bicycle Program
Department of Transportation Street Usage Branch
Friends of Iolani Palace
Honolulu Museum of Art School
The Manifest
Tea Room Supporters
Alice
Anthony and Faye
Ernest
Jon
John
Karen
Manny
Mario and Cherry
Wendy, Jeff, and Lani
Photographers
Ernest
Fernando
Kristin
Tom