Another Successful Event for Hawaii Bicycling League

Century Ride 2011: Invigorating Ride, Food, and Entertainment

Exec Director Chad K. Taniguchi and Officer P. Ledesma.

Hawaii Bicycling League Executive Director Chad K. Taniguchi, left, and Honolulu Police Department's P. Ledesma, show Hawaii's victory "shaka" sign. HPD officers helped to direct traffic to keep bikers safe during Century Ride 2011.

Hawaii's biggest cycling event attracted approximately 2000 riders, down from an estimated 2200 riders in 2010. Taniguchi blamed the lower turnout on fewer riders from Japan, which is still recovering from a major earthquake and the ensuing problems.

The program included entertainment at the Waikiki Shell by Kuhai Halau O Kahealani Pa Olap Kahiko, Kumu Hula Mary Mikaele (Kahaluu); Halau Hula O Kawaiho'omulu, Kumu Hula Jared Souza (Kailua/Waimanalo); Leilani Alama Hula Studio, Kumu Hua Leilani Alama (Kaimuki); Kapena (Kelly Boy Delima & Family Trio; the Royal Hawaiian Band; and Paradise XS rock band.

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Enthusiastic HBL Greeters
Welcomed Riders at the Finish Line

Finisher

Cyclist

Tom Finney & Ian

Role Model

Jubiliant Dad Tom Finney was congratulated by bashful
but proud son Ian, and wife after the ride.

Inspiring, Not Winded

Venessa Paullus

Venessa Paullus (above left), originally from San Diego and now a kamaaina, looked refreshed after cycling 50 miles.

 Peter Robson

Impressive

Peter Robson, of Kauai, rested a moment after completing the 100 mile ride. It was his tenth ride.

Tsuneo and Kazumi Kihara from Tokyo.

 

Stylish and Energetic

Bikers Tsuneo and Kazumi Kihara from Tokyo completed the 50-mile ride after running in the marathon on Maui the previous week.

Lovely Hula Hands

Enchanting Hula Dancers

Two Keiki Dancers

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