P2M Hill Race

Bicycle Racing Kaua`i presents:
PEDAL TO THE MEADOW
Sunday, May 30, 2027

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

STRAVA
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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
Regular Entry $55, accepted online before May 1. $65 Late Entry accepted online before the Wednesday before the race. There is no race-day registration.

T-SHIRT DEADLINE
Sign up before April 1 to guarantee size/style choice. Any extras will be given in reg date order.

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. Each adult racer must sign their own USAC waiver online. Each participant must receive and wear a race-issued bib number.

PACKET PICK-UP  
SEE SIGN-UP PAGE FOR BAG PICK-UP PLACE AND TIME.

CATEGORIES
Race age = what age will you be on Dec. 31?
To run a category, there must be at least 2 registrants, except juniors and 80+.

  • 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. Total prize list value by race = $60:
1st = $40
2nd = $20
Top three places in each category are recognized.
Tandem riders must register individually but are together  in a prize category.

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
Noon                 Results & Awards Ceremony

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 can transport a “top bag” to the hospitality pavilion near the finish. ID 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.

POST RACE PARTY & 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. FInd your top bags and thrown-down bottles there. Beverages and snacks will be available for early finishers, then a hot snack will be served starting by 10:30. 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.

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 MANDATORY pre-race safety briefing.
No parking is allowed at the start line area after 7:20 a.m. Spectators should go up Waimea Canyon Drive.

Note:  Cell phone signal in Koke`e State Park is sketchy. AT&T users have 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