Saturday, November 17, 2018
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hulo! The seventh annual Kalakaua Tweed Ride, a bicycle ride and tea social, in honor of the birthday of His Hawaiian Majesty, King David Kalakaua is on November 17th. Velocipedic participants will 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 King Street bikeway with a stop at Thomas Square to hear about the sculpture of “Kamehameha III,” 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.
Time schedule:
• 1:00 o’clock – Assembly at Iolani Palace (364 South King Street)
• 1:30 o’clock – Depart
• Route stop at Thomas Square (925 South Beretania Street)
• 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
• Smashingest 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.
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.
Time schedule:
• 1:00 o’clock – Assembly at Iolani Palace (364 South King Street)
• 1:30 o’clock – Depart
• Route stop at Thomas Square (925 South Beretania Street)
• 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
• Smashingest 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.