I CAN SEE*CLEARLY *NOW*,*THE *RAIN*IS *GONE*Okay, “gone” may be a tad optimistic, but after a record 36 straight days of rain, I’ll settle for riding in a light drizzle. Thanks to all who worked to keep the club going in my absence, though there were few opportunities to ride.Saturday is shaping up to be a gorgeous day, sunny with a high of 23 degrees, so let’s shake off the cobwebs with one of my favorite rides, an Odaiba Plus. Sunday a bit cloudier at about the same temperature and a little ra ...Continue Reading

Half-Fasters, First of all, thanks to James and Mike for handling things during my recent travels. I biked in Silicon Valley, Vancouver and points between. I understand few rides were offered due to James’s sudden appendicitis and the general very wet weather conditions. We’ll step it up this fall. We also lost an irreplaceable member in Paul Barry. Hope the biking is good up there.This weekend, Saturday will be wet, and I have visitors on Sunday, so no rides on offer. Let me know if you want to venture a Sunday ride. N ...Continue Reading

Dear folksBETWEEN THE RAIN DROPS?Beginner ride to Odaiba - It’s been a while but I am back in Tokyo now and ready to ride again. Please join me for the classic Odaiba ride and lunch as I get back into it.Saturday 19-SEP-2026 Odaiba-----------------------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Lunch at Ehukai beach cafe. Back by around 2:30. This ride is suitable for beginners.Cancellation will be sent by 9 a.m. Saturday morning in ...Continue Reading

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