Bicycle Racing Kaua`i presents:
PEDAL TO THE MEADOW
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Pedal to the Meadow is the USA Cycling-sanctioned bicycle hill climb race on the island of Kaua`i (Hawai`i), presented by Bicycle Racing Kaua`i. It starts on the west side of the island and climbs along the Waimea Canyon rim up to the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park. It is a scenic and challenging climb that starts at hot dry sea level and ends deep in the cool wet upland forest of the Garden Island’s interior.
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DISTANCE & ELEVATION GAIN
15.75 miles, 3,835 feet
Route map
Altitude gain
ROUTE VIDEO
Michael Moule’s route tracker video on Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/1598289996
START & FINISH
Start at Koke`e Road at intersection of the haul cane road in Kekaha, Kaua`i, pole #817. Finish in Koke`e State Park near the entrance to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, pole #0702. Start and Finish zones are controlled; only cyclists with race numbers may start, enter the coned finish chute and cross the line. First half of course is closed (pending County approval); second half is open to traffic. Center-line rule applies throughout after the initial flat start section.
ENTRY FEES
Early Entry $45, if received online before April 1. Regular Entry $55, accepted before May 1. $65 Late Entry accepted online before the Wednesday before the race, May 21, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY / LICENSE
A USA Cycling (USAC) license is required for all riders. Riders who do not have an annual license may buy a one-day license during online registration. All adult racers must sign their own USAC waiver online.
PACKET PICK-UP
All racers are required to receive a race number and have a valid one-day or annual USAC license prior to racing. Licenses may be purchased during online registration process. No race-day registration for P2M hill climb. SEE SIGN-UP PAGE FOR BAG PICK-UP PLACE AND TIME.
CATEGORIES
Race age = what age will you be on Dec. 31?
Categories must have at least 2 participants to run.
- Juniors age 10-19, male
- Men age 20-29
- Men age 30-39
- Men age 40-49
- Men age 50-59
- Men age 60-69
- Men age 70-79
- Men age 80+
- Juniors age 10-19, female
- Women age 20-29
- Women age 30-39
- Women age 40-49
- Women age 50-59
- Women age 60-69
- Women age 70-70
- Women age 80+
PRIZES
Cash or gift certificates are awarded by category:
1st = $40
2nd = $20
Total prize list value by race = $60
Top three places in each category are recognized. Subject to change.
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
6:30 – 7:15 am Race desk open & top bag drop-off, Kekaha Neighborhood Center west pavilion
7 a.m. Volunteer meeting
7:15 am Race desk closes. All top bags to volunteer.
7:20 a.m. Spectator cars must leave start area.
7:45 am Riders’ Meeting and Line-up, at start line (Koke`e Rd. & haul cane road, approx. 0.5 mile from neighborhood center)
8 am Start of Race
11 am Course Closes
Tony Lang leading the first group.
RULES for P2M hill race
All USA Cycling road racing rules apply for the hill climb. Please familiarize yourself with the rules at www.usacycling.org. Failure to comply can result in a disqualification or the official not allowing you to even start!
Rule highlights:
- Each racer must hold a valid USA Cycling Annual License or buy a One-Day License.
- NO aero bars, time trial bars or clip-on bars. Plan ahead!
- No sleeveless jerseys.
- All bikes are subject to safety inspection, must have two working brakes and plugged handlebar ends.
- Helmets must be worn and fastened properly at all times when on the bike, even during warm-up. Shoes please.
- All racers must obey the Rules of the Road unless directed otherwise by race officials and/or Kauai Police Department officers or volunteers. Please use extra care in one-lane and narrow areas, and at the finish chute. Center line rule applies after flat start section, even if road is closed.
- No headphones, earphones, iPods, MP3 players, bone-conduction audio, or similar devices.
TOP BAG
As weather at the finish can be cool and frequently wet, race volunteers will transport a small “top bag” to the hospitality pavilion near the finish. Mark your bag clearly with your name or race number. Pack dry warm clothes, comfortable footwear, rain gear/jacket, and your recovery drink/mix. If you plan to ride down later, a small backpack works well. Alcohol is not allowed in State Parks.
DIRECTIONS TO KEKAHA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
From Lihu`e Airport (LIH):
Exit Airport, proceed straight through stoplight on Ahukini Road to T-junction with main highway (Kuhio Hwy, Rte. 56), turn left and follow west for approximately 30 miles past Tree Tunnel, several towns, and over Waimea River bridge. Once in Kekaha, look for St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on the mauka side, and turn right on Amakihi Road. Park near the tennis courts or in the main parking lot—not in west side lot. Check-in is at the west pavilion. The Kekaha Neighborhood Center address is 8130 Elepaio Rd., Kekaha, HI 96752.
START LINE DETAILS
The state’s top riders start up front.
The race will start approximately 0.5 miles north of the Kekaha Neighborhood Center on Koke`e Road, at the intersection of a cane haul road (the former site of the island’s first, and for many years only, traffic light), at Pole #817. We will stage riders according to ability to minimize passing.
Gather in the start line area in time for 7:45 am pre-race briefing.
No parking is allowed at the start line area after 7:30 a.m. … Spectators may take Waimea Canyon Drive.
POST RACE PICNIC & AWARDS
The race ends just before the entrance to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park. Look for our banners and bike racks at the stone pavilion in the meadow. That’s where we’ll deliver top bags and thrown-down bottles. We provide a hot bowl of something ono for racers and volunteers and will have beverages and snacks for early finishers. Your family and friends are encouraged to buy lunch from Koke`e Lodge or pack a picnic. Enjoy the cool mountain air, visit Koke`e Museum, and don’t miss the awards ceremony.
Note: Cell phone signal in Koke`e State Park is almost nonexistent. AT&T users have some luck.
TRAINING RIDES & VIDEO
Group training rides may be held weekend mornings in the spring. For dates, like and follow us at Facebook — PedalToTheMeadow.
New to P2M? Check out the you-are-there course video on our YouTube channel. Set your trainer in front of your TV/computer/device and follow along from the start line to the mid-way “intersection.” Bicycle Racing Kaua`i channel on You Tube