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Saturday Morning Ride from Kona

When: Saturdays @ 7:00 AM

Where: Old Airport playground parking area (Kailua Park).
Who: We’ll leave as a group and head north up Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy. Ride at your own pace and feel free to ask one of our knowledgeable riders for tips on improving your cycling skills. Faster riders can enjoy a good paceline workout with members of the Hammerhead Race Team. There is always a group going your pace so don’t worry if your not a racer. Remember, the journey is the fun!

This ride is sponsored by the Hawaii Cycling Club

Saturday Coffee Talk Riders in Kona

When: Saturdays @7:00 AM

Where: Meet at the Kona Pool Parking lot near in the old airport park.

Who: Riders with varied abilities. This is a fun, casual ride that turns at either the Veteran’s Cemetery or the Scenic Point Lookout and anyone is invited to join in. Their motto? “It’s All About the Talk”.

Tuesday Beach & Sports Beginner Road Ride in Waikoloa

When: Tuesdays @8:00 AM

Where: Bike Works Beach & Sports in the Queens’ Marketplace
Who: Easy and Fun beginners road ride from the shop. Helmets required.

Wednesday Bike Works Intermediate Road Ride In Kona

When: Wednesday AUg 25th @ 7:00 AM

Where: Bike Works Kona

Who: Intermediate Riders

Join the motley crew of the Bike Works Kona store for and hour and a half road ride to start the day. Rides typically start by climbing up to the upper road in Kona Town and then looping back to the shop. Typical routes are shown Here and Here.

Thursday Advanced Road Ride

When: Thursdays @ 7:00 AM
Who: Intermediate to advanced riders.

What: Meet at the Club parking lot on Palani St. Ride goes south from there. Be prepared for a 3 hour strenuous ride. Click this link to view the route.

Sunday Morning Mtn Bike Ride

When: Most Sundays @ 8:00 AM
Where: Koloko Mountain Bike Trail in the Honua’Ula Forest Reserve.
Who: Intermediate to Advanced Riders
Call BikeWorks Kona or Bikeworks Beach & Sport each Saturday for ride details.

Aloha Tri Sport Goodwill Tour to Ironman 70.3 Philippines August 2011 sponsored by Bike Works

Kona athletes including Grant Miller and Janet Higa Miller raced the Ironman 70.3 Philippines on a Goodwill Tour that successfully completed a mission to donate $65,000 of sports shoes/accessories and medical/dental services to schools in Naga City and Cam Sur – the province where the triathlon was held on Sunday Aug 14, 2011.

Of the 15 Kona athletes that competed in the Race – 7 placed on the podium and 4 qualified for Ironman World Championships in October 2011.

2011 MS Bike Ride

Last year we had such a great time at the MS Ride that we are riding again August 6-7, 2011! We raised $4,000 and want to top that this year

If you would like to join the 2011 Bike Works MS Ride team just Follow This Link to sign up. Double your fun and invite a friend!

password is: teambw

Bring in pledges for a total of $300 and receive a commemorative Bike Works Team Jersey.

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is thrilled to be the official host hotel for the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii event taking place on Saturday, June 4, 2011.

The 2011 Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 and will consist of a 1.2-mile swim at Hapuna Beach State Park, a 56-mile bike to Hawi and back to Mauna Lani Resort, and a 13.1-mile run entirely within the resort grounds. Approximately 1,600 athletes from several states and countries will compete.

Rates starting at $269.00 plus tax per night. Athletes participating in this years Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Race are invited to booked their reservations on line at: Book Online or by calling The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii at 800-441-1414 and ask for the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii rate code: IMHIX.

Ironman Training Rate
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is pleased to offer a special Ironman training rate to athletes traveling to the Big Island to prepare for the Ford Ironman World Championship.

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, located on 32 acres within Mauna Lani Resort, is a 540-room luxury beachfront hotel complete with three highly acclaimed restaurants, the full-service Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot pool, championship tennis courts and year-round children’s programs. The grounds are surrounded by ancient Hawaiian fishponds, shelter caves and the historic Puako Petroglyph Preserve. The resort is adjacent to the 36-hole, award winning Francis H. I’i Brown Golf Course, called one of the most breathtakingly beautiful seaside golf courses is the world by Golf Magazine. The resort, which opened in 1990, is a member of the world-renowned Fairmont and Raffles Hotels & Resorts collection.

Training rates starting at $219.00 plus tax per night. For reservations, contact The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii’s toll-free reservation line at 800-845-9905 and reference the Ironman Training Rate, or provide the special rate code PIRN. You may also confirm your reservation online and enter promotional code PIRN. Special discounted rates are valid June 11, 2011 – December 15, 2011.

FREE Lavaman Workshop

What: FREE Lavaman Workshop
Where: Bike Works Beach & Sports Waikoloa Beach Resort- Queen’s Marketplace
When: Sunday March 27 at 8am.

Learn the latest event updates and prepare with expert tips for Race Day. Bring your triathlon gear and join in for a 9am group workout on the Lavaman practice course. All levels of athletes are welcome to attend. For more information email teamhp@hawaiiantel.net, call 886-5000 or visit us online at www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

And bring your bike into Bike Works Beach & Sports by Sat March 26 for our Early Bird Special with discounts on Race Bike Tune Ups. Offer good at Queens’ Marketplace location only.

12 mile Hawaii Cycling Club Time Trial

What: 12 mile Time Trial sponsored by the Hawaii Cycling Club
Where: From the Queen Kaahumanu and heading south to Kua Bay
When: March 19th 8AM Waikoloa

Registration starts at 7:15 at Bike works Beach & Sport in the Queens’ Marketplace.
More info: email or teamhp@hawaiiantel.net
Sponsored by Hawaii Cycling Club (HCC)

Talk Story #3

Where: Bike Works Beach & Sport

When: Saturday February 19th 8:00-9:30 AM

What:Triathlon Talk Story #3

Featured guestspeakers will be Dr. Eddie Herd, coach of Tri Daddy Coaching and Dr. Joe Breuwet of Upper Cervical Health Center, chiropractor and avid triathlete. Learn how to avoid injuries and stay healthy while training for and racing in triathlons. Gain the benefits of their triathlon experiences as they talk story with you. All levels of athletes are welcome to attend. Free prize drawings will be held and you must be present to win.

Our third Triathlon Talk Story session will be held on Thurs March 10 at 6pm at Bike Works Kona at 74-5583 Luhia Street, for more information visit us online at www.bikeworkskona.com

Flat Tire Repair Class

Where: Bike Works Beach & Sport

When: Wednesday Feb 16th 7:30-8:30 pm

What:Flat Tire Repair Class

BYOB (bring you own bike)

Class presented by Rich “Flat Tire Master” Bell

Free gift for all participants and a door prize for one lucky winner.

Triathlon Talk Story #2

Where: Bike Works Beach & Sport

When: Saturday February 19th 8:00-9:30 AM

What:Triathlon Talk Story #2

Featured guestspeakers Andrea Bess, Head Coach DEA Fitness Team and Toni Ferreira, Head Coach Kona Corporate Fitness and High Level Athlete will hold a Free Triathlon Clinic on Saturday February 19 at 8am at Bike Works Beach & Sports in the Waikoloa Beach Resort during Triathlon Talk Story #2.

Learn training and race tips for Lavaman Waikoloa and hear about their experiences as they talk story with you. Bring your triathlon gear and join in for a group workout on the Lavaman practice course. All levels of athletes are welcome to attend.

Free prize drawings and two race entries to the Lavaman Sunset 5k Run will be given away. You must be present to win. For more information email teamhp@hawaiiantel.net, call 886-5000 or online at www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Our third Triathlon Talk Story session will be held on Thurs March 10 at 6pm at Bike Works Kona at 74-5583 Luhia Street, for more information visit us online at www.bikeworkskona.com

Community Swim

What: Community Swim.
Where: A Bay in Waikoloa Beach Resort.
When: Thursdays at 8:30 AM

All skills levels are invited to come swim along with bike works beach and sports

Take advantage of this opportunity and workout with a group of motivated people interested in bettering their fitness for swimming.

01/13 – 30 min. 2 loops steady swim around the beach buoy.
01/20 – 30 min. buoy repeats. Interval training. Speed work!
01/27 – 30 min. 2 loops steady swim around the beach buoy + AB’S ( core ) work at the sand, ( please bring a beach towel ).