Dear Half-Fasters, It is with immeasurable sorrow that I report to you that Paul Barry passed away last Saturday, peacefully in his sleep. Paul was a unique member of the club, always helping out new members and often leading rides. I think I’ll remember him most for his dry British wit. Misa wrote, “I wanted to say that I think some of Paul’s happiest times were when he was out cycling with all of you. He really loved cycling, but I think what he enjoyed most was being out there with his cycling friends. I know t ...Continue Reading

PINK COW, 9-SEP-2026,1900JSTHi folks, come one come all to our regular pink cow meeting tomorrow starting at 1900JSTHwæt, folc, cume ān, cume ealle tō ūrum ġewunlicum blēow-rēadan cū-ġemōte tōmergen æt tīd seofon and tyn.Ya'akov -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

COOL WEATHER?!1 beginner rides to OdibaSaturday 5-SEP-2026 Odaiba-----------------------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual lunch spot . Back by mid afternoon. The proposed route is the usual Odaiba route with a brief side trip to visit the Emperor Meiji’s steam yacht at the mouth of the Edogawa on our way back to Roppongi. This side trip adds an extra kilometer or so after the standard post lunch toilet stop in new Tsukishima and before Chuo Oh ...Continue Reading

*Sunday 30 August: Yabitsu - from * peter.evans.somewhere@PROTECTED**Setting off (not just gathering) at 07:50 from the sole exit of Karakida station (Odakyū Tama line, across the street from a Family Mart).The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51370607 . First, 25 km of suburbia/park/exurbia and kind-of-countryside brings us to our first convenience store stop. Then we really are out of the city. There’s a short stretch with pleasing views of lake Miyagase; at 29 km we turn onto Kanagawa route 7 ...Continue Reading

Our great buddy and ride leader James Wee has been taken ill and may not be able to ride for a few weeks.Now’s *your* chance to step-/pedal-up if you want to, and lead a ride for others in the group. It’s not hard. We even have a guide to help. If you’re interested, or not sure, feel free to drop me a line - mike2@PROTECTEDI’ll try to do one or two, too.Being a Ride Guidehalffastcycling.com=Mike= -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

!AUGUST HEAT!1 beginner rides to Jonan starting EARLY.Saturday 8-AUG-2026 Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 07:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual scenic spot to watch the planes fly by. Back by 10:00 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 0700JST (NO WAITING TIME)Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg 18Kmh)Items to bring: Sunblock, Helmet, Eco-bag, water bottleDistance: 30kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp ...Continue Reading

!STILL HOT!1 beginner rides to Jonan starting EARLY.Sunday 1-AUG-2026 Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 07:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual scenic spot to watch the planes fly by. Back by 10:00 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 0700JST (NO WAITING TIME)Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg 18Kmh)Items to bring: Sunblock, Helmet, Eco-bag, water bottleDistance: 30kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp - at ...Continue Reading

!HOT!1 beginner rides to Jonan starting EARLY. Hopefully the ride will finish before the baking sun comes out.Saturday 25-JUL-20246 Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 07:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual scenic spot to watch the planes fly by. Back by 10:00 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 0700JST (NO WAITING TIME)Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg 18Kmh)Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bag, water bottleDistance: 30kmRide Leader : ...Continue Reading

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAYDear bikers, James taking over from Don.1 beginner rides to Jonan this Sunday. Hopefully the weather will hold out.Sunday 19-JUL-20246 Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual scenic spot to watch the planes fly by. Back by 3:00 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg 18Kmh)Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 30kmRid ...Continue Reading

GETTING*WARMER*The 29- and 30-degree highs this weekend will be warm but perfectly bikeable. So I’m planning a pair of shorter rides to a pair of beaches for perhaps a pair of beers. There’ll be some clouds, but slather on the sunscreen anyway.Additionally, this will be my last weekend to ride with you guys until the fall, as I’m planning, as usual, to spend the summer someplace else. Like the Canadian Rockies. James and other cohorts will lead rides, but be careful if you go out when the forecast is for 34+ since, ...Continue Reading