‘Twas a dark and stormy night… actually it was the afternoon, but a bit overcast with a light rain.
A handful of cyclists, mostly new faces to the Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride, with even a couple of individuals on bicycles from Honolulu’s bike share program, known as Biki. After the initial cordialities and obligatory group photograph in front of Iolani Palace, which unfortunately was not yet festooned for the observance of the birthday of King Kalakaua, the assembled cyclists set off along the Hotel Street Bike Path, they then turned onto the South Street Bikeway heading south and unfortunately the weather inclimented about that time. The riders then took Pohukaina Street past Mother Waldron Park and viewed the murals of Pow Wow Hawaii eventually meeting up with the Queen Street bike lane and ultimately taking the Lei of Parks starting at its westernmost end in Ala Moana Park. The Lei of Parks bike route connects Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park via a dedicated bicycle route; the roughly approximate halfway point is Ala Wai Park, our final destination that day.
Along the Lei of Parks, a brief stop was made at the Lester McCoy Pavilion to examine the Robert Less Eskridge murals in the Pavilion proper, truly masterworks of the Hawaiian Art Deco Era. The Ride intends to visit them again for a better inspection.
Upon our arrival at The Lounge at the Ala Wai Community Center, we were greeted by lovely pots of hot tea. Delectable nibblery were also to be had, provided by the Ride and Mister John and his lovely wife.
The ballots for the prizes were tabulated with the honors being awarded as follows:
· Missus Kristin received the Dashingest Dame Honor;
· Mister Ernest received the Spiffingest Sir Honor;
· Mister Mario received the Marvelous Mustache Honor;
· Mister Titus received the Toppingest Tea Cup Honor; and
· Mister John received the Stateliest Steed Honor.
A jolly good time was had by all. Much appreciation goes to Miss Karen and Mister Les with The Lounge, Mister Ernest, and all the riders.
A handful of cyclists, mostly new faces to the Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride, with even a couple of individuals on bicycles from Honolulu’s bike share program, known as Biki. After the initial cordialities and obligatory group photograph in front of Iolani Palace, which unfortunately was not yet festooned for the observance of the birthday of King Kalakaua, the assembled cyclists set off along the Hotel Street Bike Path, they then turned onto the South Street Bikeway heading south and unfortunately the weather inclimented about that time. The riders then took Pohukaina Street past Mother Waldron Park and viewed the murals of Pow Wow Hawaii eventually meeting up with the Queen Street bike lane and ultimately taking the Lei of Parks starting at its westernmost end in Ala Moana Park. The Lei of Parks bike route connects Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park via a dedicated bicycle route; the roughly approximate halfway point is Ala Wai Park, our final destination that day.
Along the Lei of Parks, a brief stop was made at the Lester McCoy Pavilion to examine the Robert Less Eskridge murals in the Pavilion proper, truly masterworks of the Hawaiian Art Deco Era. The Ride intends to visit them again for a better inspection.
Upon our arrival at The Lounge at the Ala Wai Community Center, we were greeted by lovely pots of hot tea. Delectable nibblery were also to be had, provided by the Ride and Mister John and his lovely wife.
The ballots for the prizes were tabulated with the honors being awarded as follows:
· Missus Kristin received the Dashingest Dame Honor;
· Mister Ernest received the Spiffingest Sir Honor;
· Mister Mario received the Marvelous Mustache Honor;
· Mister Titus received the Toppingest Tea Cup Honor; and
· Mister John received the Stateliest Steed Honor.
A jolly good time was had by all. Much appreciation goes to Miss Karen and Mister Les with The Lounge, Mister Ernest, and all the riders.