Zachary Manago’s Ride in Paradise is a very special event. Beyond spreading awareness of bicycle safety and sharing Hawaii’s roads, the ride also brings together our community with a sense of responsibility for looking out for one another and taking care of each other with Aloha.

Zachary Manago, a promising HPU student, baseball player, and avid cyclist was killed on December 17, 2010 while on a bike ride around Oahu. He was riding on the road shoulder with proper equipment and lights when struck by a hit and run driver. Zach was passionate about safer bicycling facilities and wanted to make Hawaii safe so more people could bike. This ride is to honor Zach. Mahalo to the Manago family and friends for their continued support and volunteer efforts to make this event happen each year!

More Bicycle Lanes: Read Zach’s last major research writing assignment at Hawaii Pacific University. It was written a few weeks before his death. Ride in Paradise Zach – 2010 Paper

Entry Fees: While Zach’s Ride is a free event, we encourage participants and community members to Fundraise for Zach’s Vision. Zach’s Fund supports the Zachary Manago’s Ride in Paradise, plus helps make other bicycle safety and awareness programs possible as we continue to advocate for more bike lanes and safer roads for all.

Ride Starts & Regrouping: The ride has (3) optional start locations (and distances), and is a one-way ride. Riders will re-group at all start locations and should not ride ahead of the group start times, as upcoming aid station and support will not be available ahead of schedule.

Finish: The last stretch of the ride is on the Zacharay M. Manago Memorial Bikeway on Ala Napunani St., finishing at Ala Puumalu Community Park. The Manago Family and Friends prepare a dinner for all the riders as we come together at the end of a great ride to honor Zach and his vision.