September 28, 5:45 a.m.At Kapiolani Park, along Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.Less than 30 minutes before the start, the area around the start zone was filled with cheerful greetings — “It’s been a year! How have you been?” “Let’s take it easy again this year!” — as if old friends were reuniting.There were also conversations celebrating new encounters: “He’s finally joining for the first time this year!” Though it was still dark and faces were barely visible under the event lights, the atmosphere was bright and full of energy.It felt like everyone was celebrating the chance to set off on their annual reward — riding through Honolulu. This year’s weather was on their side.Daytime temperatures rea […]

The Tour de Brisbane was held on Sunday, April 14. A total of 3,209 riders entered the race, a very large number for a first-time event, and the South Bank, the start/finish line, was packed with cyclists from early in the morning. First, the UCI Gran Fondo road race waved off for each age class, followed by the Amy’s Ride, which departed from Southbank, divided by distance.

September 28 (Sun), 6:15 a.m. / Temperature about 25 °C This year, the Honolulu Century Ride started at sunrise as always.From start to finish, it was a ride under summer-like sunny skies, and the brilliance of the sea and the sky felt like the ultimate gift. Many riders paused again and again to take photos.The newly added Hanauma Bay route, which returned this year, offered breathtaking coastal views that truly evoke “the great nature of Hawaiʻi.”With riders’ radiant smiles, cheers, and sighs, we present the full panorama of HCR 2025 in this photo album. First, enjoy Part 1, covering the first half (up to 40 km) of the 80 km outward leg, showcasing the “Ike nani / ʻIke Nani” (Hawaiian for […]