2023 Dick Evans Memorial Road Race

DEMRR

Sunday August 27, 2023

The pinnacle of the Hawaii bike racing season, the Dick Evans Memorial Road Race follows a route similar to the original Around Oahu Race. Its distance, 112 miles, is the basis for the Iron Man distance Triathlon. This race is held annual in memorial to Hawaii cycling great Dick Evans.

Race starts at Kalama Valley Shopping Center and proceeds at a neutral, controlled pace through Waikiki, Downtown, Pearl City, and Waipahu. Neutral zone ends as the race proceeds onto Kunia road. Route follows the main highway to Haleiwa, along the North Shore and back to the start via Kaneohe, Waimanalo, and Hawaii Kai. There is a moving police enclosure for the main peloton. Cyclists that fall out of the peloton must obey all traffic rules and regulations. Aid Stations are provided at the top of the Kunia Road climb, in Kahuku, Temple Valley, and at Olomana. Riders of all levels are welcome. A support vehicle is not guaranteed to be able to transport those unable to complete the course. LIMITED mechanical, wheel, and sag wagon support is provided.

Details

Registration

• Open Now through Saturday, August 26th on BikeReg.com
• Entry Fee: $160
• All riders must have a USAC Race License, either annual or one-day.

Packet Pickup

Saturday August 26th at Triangle Park (Fort Ruger Park) 1pm - 3pm.

Race Day

• 5:00 A.M. - 5:25 Rider check-in and late packet pickup.
• 5:30 A.M. Rider Meeting
• 5:45 A.M. Race Start
• 1:30 P.M. Award Ceremony & Festivities after race at Kalama Valley Community Park

Finish Line Location

Like 2022, the finish line for 2023 will be shortly before riders reach the stop sign with Hawaii Kai Dr..

Course Description

Strava Segment

• The race rolls out in a neutral group from the Kalama Valley shopping center.
• Riders will be escorted by police officers and a pace vehicle. Follow directions of the officers and do not overtake the pace vehicle.
• Turn Right onto Hawaii Kai Dr.
• Turn Left at the bottom of the hill onto Lunalilo Home Rd (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
• Take the Ramp for Kilauea Ave (Exit 27), do not get on H1.
• Turn Left on Kilauea Ave (Traffic Light).
• Turn Left on 18th Ave (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right on Diamond Head Rd (Stop Sign).
• Turn Right on Paki Ave (Traffic Light).
• Turn Left on Niu St.
• Proceed Straight through the traffic light onto Ala Moana Blvd.
• Take Nimitz Highway out to the Airport
• Take the on ramp to Kamehameha Hwy (Traffic Light).
• Keep Left toward 99 West Pearl City.
•  . . . 3 Miles Later
• Keep Left to take the ramp onto Farrington Hwy.
• Turn Right on Kunia Rd.
• Neutral Section Ends. RACE START.
• Segment Starts just past Anonui St.
• Turn Left on Wilikina Dr/HI-99 (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right on Kamananui Rd/HI-99 (Right Fork Before Traffic Light).
• Turn Left on Kamehameha Hwy (Traffic Light).
•  . . . 47 Miles Later
• Turn Left on Kulukeoe St (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right on Keneke St (Stop Sign).
• Turn Left to stay on Keneke St (Stop Sign).
• Turn Right on Anoi Rd (Stop Sign).
• Turn Left on Likelike Hwy (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right on Kapaa Quarry Rd (Traffic Light).
• Turn Left on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
• Turn Right to stay on Kalanianaole Hwy (Traffic Light).
• Proceed Straight on Kalanianaole Hwy past Old Kalanianaole Rd.
• Turn Right on Old Kalanianaole Rd at the bottom of the hill.
• Proceed 1.6 Miles up Old Kalanianaole Rd and U-Turn at the Entrance to the Road Maintenance Facility.
• Turn Right on Kalanianaole Hwy (Stop Sign).

• Turn Right on Kumuhau St (Waimanalo Back Roads).

  
• Turn Left on Waikupanaha St (Stop Sign).
• Turn Left on Ahiki St.
• Turn Right on Hihimanu St (Stop Sign).
• Proceed Straight Through the Stop Sign at Oluolu st. Caution: Cross Traffic Does Not Stop!.
• Turn Right on Kalanianaole Hwy (Stop Sign).
• Turn Right on Kealahou St (Traffic Light).
• Finish just before the Stop Sign with Hawaii Kai Dr.

Awards

Official results will be announced, and awards handed out, after the race at Kalama Valley Community Park.

Contact

Questions? Comments? Call: Carl Brooks 808-375-0979 or Email OuttaBoundsHawaii@gmail.com.