1:00 to 4:00 PM
Hulo! Hulo! Honolulu Velocepedic Community! Announcing the fourth annual tweed bicycle ride and tea. All are cordially invited to join this casual ambulation - in high style - through Honolulu. This year’s route will commence at the Dillingham Fountain, proceeded by a visit to the historic Queen Kapiolani Rose Garden, culminating with tea at The Lounge.
At The Lounge in Ala Wai Community Park indoor bicycle parking will be available. Tea will be provided by the ride; please bring your own tea cup, saucer, and spoon if you require one. A drawing of prizes will occur, to include the following: vintage Honolulu bicycles plates, music by the Royal Hawaiian Band, and tea.
Time schedule:
- 1:00 o’clock – Assembly at the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain (at the foot of Kalakaua Avenue in Kapiolani Park)
- 1:30 o’clock – Depart
- Route stop at the Queen Kapiolani Garden (at Paki and Monsarrat Avenues) for a group photograph
- 2:30 o’clock – Arrive at The Lounge (Ala Wai Community Park, 2015 Kapiolani Boulevard)
- 4:00 o’clock – Fin
Honors will be presented in the following categories as selected by your fellow riders:
- Dashingest Dame, awarded to a well-dressed lady
- Spiffingest Sir, awarded to a well-dressed gentleman
- Toppingest Hat, awarded to a participant for their head adornment
- Stateliest Steed, awarded to a cyclist for their bicycle
- Toppingest Tea Cup, awarded to a participant for their tea cup
- The Antiquaria Award, presented to a participant for use of olde tyme materials
This is a casual gathering and unsupported bicycle ride (riding at your own risk) with a route of approximately four miles. Please ride responsibly, obey traffic laws, respect pedestrians and authorities. An effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is much appreciated.