Event Description

The annual Hawaii Century ride is a showcase of the most beautiful country roads in the state. Including the Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala Mountain Road, Mamalahoa Hwy (Hawaii Belt Road), and the Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.

All proceeds donated to our charity partner, Kona Hospice, whose efforts help thousands of local families cope with serious illness. 

The Century route is a loop course of ~100mi with elevation gain of ~8000ft. Starting at Spencer Beach Park, the route follows the Ironman World Championship course North to the plantation era town of Hawi. Riders then ride out to the gorgeous Pololu Valley lookout point. They turn back to Hawi and climb Kohala Mt Road and descend into picturesque Waimea. After refueling, the route continues South at cool and breezy elevation along Mamalahoa Hwy to the Old Saddle Rd. Riders will climb up to Waikii Ranch at ~3500ft, then descned back down toward Waikoloa. The descent of Waikoloa road is 12 miles of stunning views! They return to Spencer Beach Park via the coastal Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.

Routemap: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7360827

Metric Century riders will find a challenging and scenic ride on the North section of the Century route between Kawaihae and Hawi.

Friendly riders, great aid stations, souvenir tshirt, and post-ride local grinds make for an epic day on your bike you wil never forget. 

Event details and schedule

This event is FREE for any rider under 18, please e-mail rich@bikeworkshawaii.com for details.

Registration will open at 6am at Spencer Beach Park near the Basketball Courts

Overnight camping is available and suggested to secure parking space as well as save travel time the morning of the event. Please register at: https://hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,57797.html 

We will have multiple start times based on ride distance:

6:30am Century

7:00am Metric Century

Please register and be ready to ride at least 30 min prior to your event distance start time. Rider meeting 10 min before start time.

Course Maps available at registration. Aid Stations will be located approximately every 20mi, so please equip yourself with at least 2 water bottles and the ability to carry a few packages of nutrition. You will also need to be able to make roadside repairs, so carry tools, tubes, etc. Emergency support is available, and phone #s will be distributed at the rider meeting. Weather is unpredictable, please plan for rain, wind and sun.

Lunch will start at noon.

The course will close at 4:30.

SAG provided, please bring cell-phone to communicate with ride support.