Twas a fine cool Autumn afternoon as various cyclists from around Honolulu gathered at the historic Walker Park, on conveyances ranging from the newest Dutch bicycle to a penny-farthing. All the stylish riders assembled and heard a little history about Walker Park and William G. Irwin Park across the street, the Heinrich Hackfeld Company, and the Fort of Honolulu.
At the appointed time the ride departed Walker Park and progressed through Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu, stopping at Iolani Palace for the obligatory group photograph. Unfortunately, the Palace was not yet festooned for His Majesty’s birthday celebration which was to take place the following Wednesday.
The Ride ensued along the Hotel Street Bike Path with a short pit stop at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building so that a few tyres could be filled with air at the Bike Repair Station there. Off on the King Street Cycle Track the Ride continued, cycling through the neighborhoods of Thomas Square, Makiki, Pawaa, McCully, and Moiliili. As the Ride passed The Bike Shop of King Street there was much ringing of bells. At the end of the King Street Cycle Track in Moiliili the Ride veered towards the mountains along Isenberg Street and rode past the quaint houses of Moiliilii along Coyne Street. Upon reaching University Avenue, the group headed towards the shore and the Ala Wai Canal Promenade Bike Path, part of the Lei of Parks bicycle route, eventually ending at the Ala Wai Community Center.
At The Lounge we were greeted by pots of tea, milk, and sugar, along with a variety of biscuits. Recorded music to set the mood was provided by the Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. As the riders settled in at the long table and turned in their ballots much conviviality ensued.
The results of the tallying of the votes are as follows:
‘Twas another enjoyable ride had by all. Much appreciation is extended to all the cyclists and supporters of the Ride.
At the appointed time the ride departed Walker Park and progressed through Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu, stopping at Iolani Palace for the obligatory group photograph. Unfortunately, the Palace was not yet festooned for His Majesty’s birthday celebration which was to take place the following Wednesday.
The Ride ensued along the Hotel Street Bike Path with a short pit stop at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building so that a few tyres could be filled with air at the Bike Repair Station there. Off on the King Street Cycle Track the Ride continued, cycling through the neighborhoods of Thomas Square, Makiki, Pawaa, McCully, and Moiliili. As the Ride passed The Bike Shop of King Street there was much ringing of bells. At the end of the King Street Cycle Track in Moiliili the Ride veered towards the mountains along Isenberg Street and rode past the quaint houses of Moiliilii along Coyne Street. Upon reaching University Avenue, the group headed towards the shore and the Ala Wai Canal Promenade Bike Path, part of the Lei of Parks bicycle route, eventually ending at the Ala Wai Community Center.
At The Lounge we were greeted by pots of tea, milk, and sugar, along with a variety of biscuits. Recorded music to set the mood was provided by the Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. As the riders settled in at the long table and turned in their ballots much conviviality ensued.
The results of the tallying of the votes are as follows:
- The Illustrious Lady honor was awarded to Miss Linda
- The Dapper Gentleman honor was awarded to Mister Jacob
- The Smashingest Tea Cup honor was awarded to Mister Manny
- The Merry Monarch Mustache honor was awarded to Mister Paul
- The Antiquaria Award was presented to Mister Milton
‘Twas another enjoyable ride had by all. Much appreciation is extended to all the cyclists and supporters of the Ride.