Saturday, November 11, 2017
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Who’s a jolly good fellow? Why, you are my dear chaps and chappettes – when you join the fifth annual Kalakaua Tweed Ride in honor of the birthday of His Hawaiian Majesty, King David Kalakaua! We’ll start by raising a rousing three cheers for His Majesty in front of Iolani Palace, then enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride through the historic capital district, continuing along the Lei of Parks with a stop at the Lestor McCoy Pavilion, cumulating with a tea service at The Lounge at the Ala Wai Community Park. As always, honors will be awarded for dressing smart and playing the part.
At The Lounge, 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, tea, and more.
Time schedule:
Honors will be presented in the following categories as selected by your fellow riders:
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. There is no fee to participate, just a willingness and effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era, which is much appreciated.
At The Lounge, 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, tea, and more.
Time schedule:
- 1:00 o’clock – Assembly at Iolani Palace
- 1:30 o’clock – Depart
- Route stop at the Lestor McCoy Pavilion 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
- Stateliest Steed, awarded to a cyclist for his bicycle
- Marvelous Mustache, awarded in honor of His Majesty for fantastic facial follicles (real or otherwise!)
- 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. There is no fee to participate, just a willingness and effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era, which is much appreciated.