Saturday, February 25, 2017
1:00 to 4:00 PM
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, tea, and more.
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 and demonstrations of Superfluous Saddling
- 2:30 o’clock – Arrive at The Lounge (Ala Wai Community Park, 2015 Kapiolani Boulevard)
- 4:00 o’clock – Fin
- Dashingest Dame, awarded to a well-dressed lady
- Smashingest Sir, awarded to a well-dressed gentleman
- Hotsy-Totsy Hosiery, awarded to an individual for their socks or stockings
- Superfluous Saddling, awarded to a cyclist for style in mounting or dismounting a 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 primarily following established bike routes, lanes and paths along the Lei of Parks bikeway. Please ride responsibly; obey traffic laws; respect pedestrians and authorities. An effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is greatly appreciated.