Announcing the first ever Royal Hawaiian Tweed Ride. Dash the pushy competition of ordinary cycling events and join together for a leisure ambulation through Honolulu with tip-of-the-hat manners, a spot of tea, and the camaraderie of pedaling with your fellow riders.
Wot! Wot! You say. This is not a race and is an unsupported ride (riding at your own risk). Tea at Iolani Palace will be provided by the ride, please bring your own cup and saucer (and spoon if you need one).
Time Schedule:
• 4:00 o’clock p.m. - Assemble at the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain in Queen Kapiolani Park
• 4:30 o’clock - Depart
• 5:30 o’clock - Arrive at Iolani Palace for a spot of tea and judging of the contests
• 6:30 o’clock - Depart
• 7:30 o’clock - Arrive at the The Old Spaghetti Factory Lounge at the Victoria Ward Centre for awarding of the contests and revelry
Contests:
To be judged by the riders during tea at Iolani Palace. Awards presented at the Old Spaghetti Factory
• The Dashingest Chapeau Award (for the most captivating hat)
• The Marvelous Moustache Award (for the most impressive facial follicles)
• The Hotsy Totsy Hosiery Award (for the most fetching stockings worn)
• The Wilberforce Bertram “Bertie” Wooster Tweed Award (for the tweediest attire)
• The Smashingest Tea Cup Award (for the most charming tea cup to sip from)
Please ride responsibly, obey traffic laws, respect pedestrians and authorities. And remember some effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is appreciated.
Wot! Wot! You say. This is not a race and is an unsupported ride (riding at your own risk). Tea at Iolani Palace will be provided by the ride, please bring your own cup and saucer (and spoon if you need one).
Time Schedule:
• 4:00 o’clock p.m. - Assemble at the Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain in Queen Kapiolani Park
• 4:30 o’clock - Depart
• 5:30 o’clock - Arrive at Iolani Palace for a spot of tea and judging of the contests
• 6:30 o’clock - Depart
• 7:30 o’clock - Arrive at the The Old Spaghetti Factory Lounge at the Victoria Ward Centre for awarding of the contests and revelry
Contests:
To be judged by the riders during tea at Iolani Palace. Awards presented at the Old Spaghetti Factory
• The Dashingest Chapeau Award (for the most captivating hat)
• The Marvelous Moustache Award (for the most impressive facial follicles)
• The Hotsy Totsy Hosiery Award (for the most fetching stockings worn)
• The Wilberforce Bertram “Bertie” Wooster Tweed Award (for the tweediest attire)
• The Smashingest Tea Cup Award (for the most charming tea cup to sip from)
Please ride responsibly, obey traffic laws, respect pedestrians and authorities. And remember some effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is appreciated.