During the ride, KVIBE youth will lead participants on a bicycle tour of Kalihi, exploring historically significant places spanning the ahupuaʻa from mauka to makai. The ride consists of five stops beginning at Ho’oulu ‘Aina. From there, riders will head down Kalihi Street to the KVIBE shop on Kamehameha IV Road, where they will learn about the program’s history and dreams. Next, the group will ride to Lo’i Kalo mini park (taro patch). The final destination will be Mauli Ola (Sand Island).

To prepare youth for the Ahupua’a Ride, KVIBE staff are organizing a series of creative expression workshops designed to build self-confidence and develop leadership skills. The series started with a poetry workshop run by Natasha T Miller a performance poet, LGBTQ activist, film producer, and founder of the “Artists Inn Detroit. This was followed by a songwriting and poetry workshop led by Native Hawaiian rapper and hip hop artist Punahele from Makaha, Hawaii. Punahele uses his music to create a soundtrack to Hawaiian struggles and frontlines. He is a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner and Hawaii’s first ever IRON MC Champion. He has been teaching community songwriting and poetry workshops to youth for over 10 years. Teaching alongside Punahele was fellow musician and friend Rukka the Magnificent. New workshops are scheduled for early 2022.