{"id":45869,"date":"2025-10-15T22:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/?p=45869"},"modified":"2026-06-09T22:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:57:44","slug":"honolulu-century-ride-2025-part1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/en\/honolulu-century-ride-2025-part1\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Miles in Paradise: The Complete Honolulu Century Ride 2025\u3008Part 1\u3009"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43744\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025-1_mv-272x182.jpeg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\">The <strong>Honolulu Century Ride<\/strong>, held every year in Hawaii. With one of the largest shares of Japanese participants of any overseas cycling event, it had long been on my someday list. This year the stars aligned, and the LOVE CYCLIST crew was invited as guests. Across two nights and four days, we packed in a whirlwind Honolulu trip \u2014 and I&#8217;ll relive the whole journey across Parts 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">text &amp; photo \/ <strong>Tats<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tats_lovecyclist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tats_lovecyclist<\/a>)<br \/>\npowered by <a href=\"https:\/\/globalride.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Ride<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!-- \u65b0\u30ec\u30b9\u30dd\u30f3\u30b7\u30d6 --><\/p>\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5968407142981466\" data-ad-slot=\"5313803997\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins> <script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The Honolulu Century Ride<\/h2>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43814\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_81-272x182.jpg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Honolulu Century Ride<\/strong> (HCR) unfolds along the east coast of Oahu, Hawaii, drawing over a thousand riders. From the full 100-mile (\u2252160km) route down to a 25-mile (\u225240km) option built for newcomers, four distance choices let cyclists of every level join in.<\/p>\n<h4>Honolulu Century Ride 2025<\/h4>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 323px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 22px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Date<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Sunday, September 28, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 22px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Start \/ Finish<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Kapiolani Park, Oahu, Hawaii<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 22px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Organizer<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Hawaii Bicycling League<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 90px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 90px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Courses<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">100 miles (\u2252160km) \/ 1,042m\u2191<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">75 miles (\u2252120km) \/ 918m\u2191<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">50 miles (\u225280km) \/ 579m\u2191<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">25 miles (\u225240km) \/ 255m\u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 22px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Participants<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Around 1,000 (approx. 200 from Japan)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 22px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Time limit<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Start 6:00 \u2192 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Close 17:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #fafafa; height: 50px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Adult: Phase 1 \u00a521,000 \/ Phase 2 \u00a524,000<br \/>\nChild: Phase 1 \u00a57,000 \/ Phase 2 \u00a59,000<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">*Various discounts available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>HCR&#8217;s appeal lies in a route that puts you face-to-face with Oahu&#8217;s nature and scenery. Starting from Kapiolani Park, the course heads north up Oahu&#8217;s east coast and turns back at a designated point \u2014 an out-and-back through some of the island&#8217;s finest landscapes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43813\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HCR-GPSimage.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HCR-GPSimage.png 1168w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HCR-GPSimage-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HCR-GPSimage-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HCR-GPSimage-768x548.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1168\" height=\"834\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Even over 160km, total elevation gain is a modest 1,042m \u2014 if you ride regularly, the finish is well within reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Diamond Head, Makapuu Point, Maunalua Bay, the coastline of Kaneohe Bay, and the lush tropical &#8220;Jungle Road&#8221; through Waimanalo \u2014 the scenery shifts again and again as you roll.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43812\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_25-272x182.jpg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">The 2025 edition introduces a new route, opening up a stretch overlooking the spectacular Hanauma Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The full 4-day itinerary<\/h2>\n<p>Scheduling left us with the tightest possible window \u2014 two nights, four days. Here&#8217;s how those four days broke down. If you&#8217;re planning to join in the future, take this as a reference for making the most of your time.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 418px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #58646e; text-align: center; width: 26.8622%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #58646e; text-align: center; width: 18.7359%;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #58646e; text-align: center; width: 18.8488%;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Hawaii<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #58646e; text-align: center; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #fafafa; width: 26.8622%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Day 1: Travel<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">21:55<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Depart Haneda<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #fafafa; width: 26.8622%;\" rowspan=\"7\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Day 2: Registration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">5:35<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">10:35<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Arrive Honolulu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">6:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">11:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Shuttle bus transfer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">8:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">13:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\">\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Hotel check-in<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">10:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">15:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Bib number pickup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">11:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">16:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Reporting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">12:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">17:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Free time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">16:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">21:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Lights out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #fafafa; width: 26.8622%;\" rowspan=\"7\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Day 3: Race Day<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">23:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">4:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wake up<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">0:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">5:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Arrive at venue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">1:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">6:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Start<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">11:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">16:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Finish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">11:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">16:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Reporting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">12:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">17:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Free time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">16:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">21:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Lights out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; background-color: #fafafa; width: 26.8622%;\" rowspan=\"4\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Day 4: Travel<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">4:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">9:00<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wake up \/ free time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">7:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">12:30<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Shuttle bus transfer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">11:05<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">16:05<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Depart Honolulu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.7359%; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">19:25<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 18.8488%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px; width: 34.0857%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Arrive Haneda<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Two of the four days are essentially eaten up by travel. That said, the hotel sits close to both the bib pickup and the race venue, so once you&#8217;re on the ground there&#8217;s still time to wander Honolulu. If you can afford the extra night, a 3-night, 5-day itinerary frees up a full day for sightseeing \u2014 and that&#8217;s the version we&#8217;d recommend.<br \/>\nThe time difference between Tokyo and Honolulu is -19 hours, but jet lag barely registers in practice. Even on this tight schedule, our bodies held up just fine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43810\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2016px) 100vw, 2016px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_250-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1134\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">From the airport, we took a pre-booked shuttle bus (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportshuttlehawaii.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberts Hawaii<\/a>) straight to the hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Team LOVE CYCLIST<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; background: #f1f1f1; border-radius: 5px; padding: 1px 15px 1px;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Crew<\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 33.3333%;\" colspan=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43800\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_51.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_51.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_51-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_51-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_51-768x574.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1121\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><strong>\u2190<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tats_lovecyclist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tats<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Editor-in-chief of LOVE CYCLIST. Drawn to unpacking the road bike scene through a marketing lens. First trip abroad in seven years, since Taiwan.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u2191<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/why_so_saad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Saad<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>From Bangladesh, five years in Japan. The moment things get fun, he attacks and disappears off the front. Makes a mean curry. Last trip abroad: the US, just two weeks ago.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annannanna1002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Anna<\/strong><\/a>\u2192<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>From Fukushima. Loves climbing, spends her days off chasing mountains across Japan. A festival regular with a soft spot for western music across all genres. Last abroad: Vietnam, two days ago.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>This time we rolled deep as a trio. Compared to Tokyo&#8217;s midsummer, the climate was mild and dry \u2014 pretty much ideal riding conditions. Mornings were a touch chilly, but a short-sleeve jersey and bib shorts were all we needed. None of us are team-kit types, so each of us showed up in whatever felt right that morning.<br \/>\nGear-wise, less is more \u2014 a puncture kit and some fuel, and you&#8217;re set. Aid stations and convenience stores along the route handle the rest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43806\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_72-272x182.jpg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Tats in hypersupp. \u2014 a few riders flagged him down along the route saying they&#8217;d been eyeing the brand. It was his first 160km on the Standert, but in the end it handled it without issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43804\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_71-272x182.jpg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Anna picked a Pedal Mafia green jersey that fit the Hawaiian palette perfectly. The Tarmac SL8 turned out to be a great long-distance partner. Plenty of Japanese riders called out to her along the way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43805\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_67-272x182.jpg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Saad in RYZON, colors locking in with the Aeroad as he tore through the full 100 miles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Day 1. Flying with a Bike, International Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43752\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3-241x300.jpeg 241w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3-821x1024.jpeg 821w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3-768x958.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_3-1231x1536.jpeg 1231w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1871\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Off we go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The single biggest hurdle when heading overseas with a bike is figuring out how to fly with it.<br \/>\nA hard case is non-negotiable, and the two dominant names in that space are <strong>Scicon<\/strong> and <strong>evoc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43750\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_1.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_1.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_1-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_1-1024x679.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_1-768x509.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"994\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43751\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_2.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_2.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_2-300x97.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_2-1024x330.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_2-768x248.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"484\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Our weapon of choice is evoc&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brand.intertecinc.co.jp\/c\/evoc\/100412100\">ROAD BIKE BAG PRO<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s the bag of choice for pro teams who fly to races constantly, and its protection is genuinely trustworthy.<br \/>\nYou only need to remove the wheels and pedals to pack the bike, so once you&#8217;ve got the routine down, the whole job takes under 30 minutes.<br \/>\nFor check-in, follow each airline&#8217;s baggage rules. This time, only the following two points needed attention:<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbAnything containing batteries \u2014 eTap batteries, electric pumps, head units, lights \u2014 goes in your carry-on<br \/>\n\u30fbLet some air out of the tires<\/p>\n<p>We flew out on JAL and back on Hawaiian Airlines, and <strong>neither charged us an excess fee, and the bikes arrived unscathed<\/strong> (though JAL does require advance notice that you&#8217;re bringing oversized baggage).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Day 2. Pre-Race Check-In<\/h2>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43753\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_4.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_4.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_4-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_4-1024x677.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_4-768x507.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"991\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Roughly eight hours out of Haneda, we touched down in Honolulu. Spirits running high.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43754\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_5.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_5.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_5-300x96.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_5-1024x328.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_5-768x246.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"481\" \/><\/div>\n<p>You need to pick up your race number at the check-in venue by 16:00 the day before. Japanese participants get full Japanese-language guidance, so there&#8217;s nothing to worry about. Mechanics are on hand at the venue, so if you&#8217;ve just rebuilt your bike and something feels off, get them to take a look. There&#8217;s also event-original merch on offer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43755\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_6-272x182.jpeg 272w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"997\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Since we were riding as guest participants, we sat down for a TV interview. The three of us happened to be wearing the matching event T-shirts we&#8217;d just received at check-in \u2014 looking visibly pleased with ourselves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43756\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_7.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_7.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_7-300x97.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_7-1024x331.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_7-768x248.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"485\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43757\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_8.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_8.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_8-300x97.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_8-1024x331.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_8-768x248.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"485\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The interview wrapped up just after 17:00, leaving us free to wander Waikiki in the fading light. With the ride the next morning, we held off on the booze and got our Hawaii fix through pineapple juice and garlic shrimp instead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43758\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_9.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_9.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_9-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_9-1024x673.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu-img_9-768x505.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"986\" \/><\/div>\n<p>We stayed at the Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel \u2014 under 10 minutes by bike from the start area, so we could roll straight to the line in the morning.<br \/>\nWith a 6:00 AM start ahead, we got everything ready and turned in early. I drifted off buzzing with anticipation for my first Honolulu Century Ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"maxphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43811\" src=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lovecyclist.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honolulu2025_251-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2085\" height=\"1564\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Number pinned to the jersey, number plate on the bike \u2014 ready to roll the moment we wake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong><a class=\"myButton\" href=\"\/en\/honolulu-century-ride-2025-part2\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i> Read Part 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">text &amp; photo \/ <strong>Tats<\/strong>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tats_lovecyclist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tats_lovecyclist<\/a>\uff09<br \/>\npowered by <a href=\"https:\/\/globalride.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Ride<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!-- \u65b0\u30ec\u30b9\u30dd\u30f3\u30b7\u30d6 --><\/p>\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5968407142981466\" data-ad-slot=\"5313803997\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins> <script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Held every year in Hawaii, the Honolulu Century Ride is the overseas cycling event with the largest share of Japanese participants \u2014 and one I&#8217;d always wanted to ride someday. 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