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HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE 2025
PHOTO ALBUM 🌈　Part2

The Honolulu Century Ride is held annually on the fourth Sunday of September. Riders participate for various reasons:
“We got excited thinking it would be amazing to ride in Hawaii.”
“Seeing my partner enjoying cycling made me want to join too.”
“I participate as a health benchmark, wondering how many more times I can join.”


This year, a new course around Hanauma Bay was introduced, and the event was blessed with clear skies throughout. How was your ride? Following the first part of the photo album, we present the second part, showcasing the beautiful views of the Honolulu Century Ride 2025.


Text_Global Ride Editorial Team
Photo_HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE / HM-A
＊HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE 2025 PHOTO ALBUM 🌈　Part 1 is available here!

11_Kailua

After passing the second Kailua aid station at the 40 km point, riders enter a residential area lined with palm trees. The relaxed tropical atmosphere is delightful.

12_From Kāneʻohe to Kualoa-Kāʻaʻawa

Entering the residential area of Kāneʻohe, known for the Byodoin Temple, riders follow a winding path leading to Kualoa, famous as a filming location for ‘Jurassic Park.’ In ancient Hawaii, this area was considered a ‘sacred place’ where only royalty were allowed to enter.

While enjoying the view of Kualoa Ranch (a nature reserve).”
While enjoying the view of Kualoa Ranch (a nature reserve).”
While enjoying the view of Kualoa Ranch (a nature reserve).”
The wind of this very moment, and the trees that have endured decades of wind and rain.
The wind of this very moment, and the trees that have endured decades of wind and rain.
The wind of this very moment, and the trees that have endured decades of wind and rain.
At last—the sea!
At last—the sea!
At last—the sea!
If this isn’t called the best, what is?
If this isn’t called the best, what is?
If this isn’t called the best, what is?
Spotted: Mr. Kawase, Global Ride’s Communication Director, with his BROMPTON!”
Spotted: Mr. Kawase, Global Ride’s Communication Director, with his BROMPTON!”
Spotted: Mr. Kawase, Global Ride’s Communication Director, with his BROMPTON!”
Smiles all around 🌺
Smiles all around 🌺
Smiles all around 🌺
La La Land!”
La La Land!”
La La Land!”
Paddling through the waves.”
Paddling through the waves.”
Paddling through the waves.”
Against a backdrop of blue.
Against a backdrop of blue.
Against a backdrop of blue.
The color of the sea changes with the light.
The color of the sea changes with the light.
The color of the sea changes with the light.
And then to the aid station at the 80 km finish / 160 km turnaround point.”
And then to the aid station at the 80 km finish / 160 km turnaround point.”
And then to the aid station at the 80 km finish / 160 km turnaround point.”

13_Swanzy Beach Park

The fourth aid station is located along a calm local beach popular for picnics and camping. For those completing the 80 km route and taking the charter bus back, this is the finish point. For the 160 km (100-mile) route, this is the turnaround point.

Came across a commemorative photo session with Taro Shirato, Love Cyclist members Sādo, Tatsu, and Anna
Came across a commemorative photo session with Taro Shirato, Love Cyclist members Sādo, Tatsu, and Anna
Came across a commemorative photo session with Taro Shirato, Love Cyclist members Sādo, Tatsu, and Anna
Trucks transporting bikes to the finish line. The illustrations are cute.
Trucks transporting bikes to the finish line. The illustrations are cute.
Trucks transporting bikes to the finish line. The illustrations are cute.
Bus for the 80 km finishers. The 80 km course, which lets you see all the scenery without turning back, comes highly recommended.
Bus for the 80 km finishers. The 80 km course, which lets you see all the scenery without turning back, comes highly recommended.
Bus for the 80 km finishers. The 80 km course, which lets you see all the scenery without turning back, comes highly recommended.
↑I totally get that feeling.
↑I totally get that feeling.
↑I totally get that feeling.
Those running low on E-Bike battery can fully recharge here.”
Those running low on E-Bike battery can fully recharge here.”
Those running low on E-Bike battery can fully recharge here.”
And now, off on the 80 km return journey.”
And now, off on the 80 km return journey.”
And now, off on the 80 km return journey.”

14_Kapiolani Park

The feeling here is…
The feeling here is…
The feeling here is…
Could it be…?
Could it be…?
Could it be…?
Yes, it’s the finish line! Congratulations!
Yes, it’s the finish line! Congratulations!
Yes, it’s the finish line! Congratulations!
Experiencing the finish line solo.
Experiencing the finish line solo.
Experiencing the finish line solo.
(Cheering is nice too)
(Cheering is nice too)
(Cheering is nice too)
You’ll get an ‘Aloha 🤙’ too—welcome back!
You’ll get an ‘Aloha 🤙’ too—welcome back!
You’ll get an ‘Aloha 🤙’ too—welcome back!
Above all, completing the 160 km again this year!”
Above all, completing the 160 km again this year!”
Above all, completing the 160 km again this year!”
There are also finish lines to share with someone else.
There are also finish lines to share with someone else.
There are also finish lines to share with someone else.
This year, Keiko and Kenji both safely reached the finish line—congratulations!
This year, Keiko and Kenji both safely reached the finish line—congratulations!
This year, Keiko and Kenji both safely reached the finish line—congratulations!
There are also finish lines to enjoy with friends.
There are also finish lines to enjoy with friends.
There are also finish lines to enjoy with friends.
Kids too!
Kids too!
Kids too!
Thanks for the support 🫶
Thanks for the support 🫶
Thanks for the support 🫶
Each finish line is unique.
Each finish line is unique.
Each finish line is unique.
Even though these two participated solo, they look like a team in the photo. Congratulations on finishing!
Even though these two participated solo, they look like a team in the photo. Congratulations on finishing!
Even though these two participated solo, they look like a team in the photo. Congratulations on finishing!
Nice Smile🫶
Nice Smile🫶
Nice Smile🫶
The festival mood continues at Kapiolani Park with live music and hula dance performances.
The festival mood continues at Kapiolani Park with live music and hula dance performances.
The festival mood continues at Kapiolani Park with live music and hula dance performances.
Joy and a relaxed atmosphere fill Kapiolani Park.”
Joy and a relaxed atmosphere fill Kapiolani Park.”
Joy and a relaxed atmosphere fill Kapiolani Park.”
The ‘IRON OKOLE’ booth, where groups compete for total distance ridden. Groups planning to participate next year should definitely check it out! ↓
The ‘IRON OKOLE’ booth, where groups compete for total distance ridden. Groups planning to participate next year should definitely check it out! ↓
The ‘IRON OKOLE’ booth, where groups compete for total distance ridden. Groups planning to participate next year should definitely check it out! ↓
↑ You’ll get a lei (probably).”
↑ You’ll get a lei (probably).”
↑ You’ll get a lei (probably).”
There’s also a booth for limited edition and archive T-shirts.
There’s also a booth for limited edition and archive T-shirts.
There’s also a booth for limited edition and archive T-shirts.
And what a blissful time it is, seeing riders relaxing in their own ways.
And what a blissful time it is, seeing riders relaxing in their own ways.
And what a blissful time it is, seeing riders relaxing in their own ways.

Whether you had fun or felt disappointed,
let’s meet again next year!

Post Date：2025.10.14

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