Half-Fast Cycling

May Meetup

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

<div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b style="font-size: 36px;">HUNGRY</b></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b style="font-size: 96px;">BIKERS!</b></font></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">It’s the second Wednesday of the month, which is traditionally the time all good Half-Fasters descend upon a funky little art bar in Akasaka called The Pink Cow to talk bikes, biking, bike repair, bike touring, Determinism vs. Free Will, etc. And dine on some fine Tex-Mex munchies.  Perhaps a beer. We usually roll in at about 7:00. Here’s the website: </font><a href="https://www.thepinkcow.com/">https://www.thepinkcow.com/</a></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">This month Max from Milan will be on hand to gather advice from anyone who has toured Oshima Island, as he’s planning to lead an overnight ride there May 22-23. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">And our compadre Paul Barry, who has been battling cancer for the past few years, is trying his best to work out the logistics of getting himself to Asakusa. Show or no-show, drop Paul a line at </font>santiburipaul@PROTECTED<span style="font-size: x-large;">  He’s mostly bored out of his gourd and would love to hear from you. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">This weekend a 45-km Odaiba Plus ride on Sunday. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">See you tonight</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Il Padrone</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">090-5813-6721</span></div> -- <small>Thank you for being on our list. You can <a href="">Unsubscribe</a> at any time.</small> <img src="https://halffastcycling.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/spacer_image/HFC///spacer.png" width="1" height="1" alt="" />

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Rides, 9, 10 Cruise

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

<p>AHOY!</p> <p>In just four weeks, on June 6th, we’ll embark on our annual Tokyo Bay Cruise (our 8th), so if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time to let me know. You can cancel up until June 1st. Printable flyer attached with all the details. Invite your friends and workmates. Live Music! Different route — Haneda Airport, the mighty Sumida, new fountain at Odaiba, said to be the world’s tallest or something. </p> <p></p> <p>Cycling-wise, a pair of 23-degree days calls for a pair of beach runs. Don’t forget the sunscreen!</p> <p>Saturday Odaiba Outing</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a scenic 30-km ride out to the island in the bay for a beach bar lunch. Back by 2:00 or thereabouts. </p> <p>Sunday Jonan Jaunt</p> <p>Another short 30-km ride out to another beach, this one across from Haneda Airport. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Start at the Hyatt at 11:00, back by about 2:00.</p> <p>Next Club Meetup</p> <p>At the Pink Cow in Akasaka at 7:00 on May 13th. https://www.thepinkcow.com/ Our friend and cyclist extraordinaire Paul Barry, who has been battling cancer for the past few years, may attend if he feels up to it. Mark the date.</p> <p><><><><><><></p> <p>All for now, </p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Golden Week Ride

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:20:00 GMT

<p>A CONSTITUTION MEMORIAL DAY (OBSERVED) CONSTITUTIONAL </p> <p>Whatever. Tomorrow (Wed) will have a cloudy high of 22 with freshening winds but no rain, making it just fine for an Odaiba Plus ride, for which we add 15 km to the front end of our usual jaunt to the magical island in the bay to make a 45-km adventure over bridges, through the woods, along dedicated bike paths and a stop for lunch at a beach bar. Bring along an extra layer or two.</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Back by about 3:30. </p> <p>And yet another reminder to sign up for our June 6th Tokyo Bay Cruise. Info:</p> <p>Next club meeting on Wednesday the 13th at the Pink Cow in Akasaka.</p> <p><><><><><></p> <p>All for now</p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Sunday Odaiba

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:36:00 GMT

<p>JUST THE ONE</p> <p>…ride scheduled this weekend. So Far; three holidays next week. Possible rides Tuesday or Wednesday. I’m otherwise engaged on Saturday, but will do a little keep-fit ride to Odaiba on Sunday (24 degrees but cloudy),</p> <p>Sunday Odaiba Jaunt</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by 2:00 or so.</p> <p>Next Monthly Meeting</p> <p>On May 13th at The Pink Cow in Akasaka https://www.thepinkcow.com/</p> <p>Tokyo Bay Cruise VIII</p> <p>Coming up on June 6th. Not to be missed. Details in the attached, printable document. Invite your friends! The more the merrier. </p> <p></p> <p><><><><><></p> <p>All I got for now; watch this space.</p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Saturday Odaiba Plus

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:14:00 GMT

<p>COOLER BUT TOTALLY BIKEABLE THIS WEEKEND</p> <p>18-20 degrees but dry. Add a few layers. Not much wind, How about an Odaiba Plus ride on Saturday? So named because we add 15km on to the front end of our regular Odaiba jaunt to make a total of 45km. I got nothing for Sunday at the moment. And seriously consider the overnight trip to Oshima that Max is putting together for May. A must-do.</p> <p>Max’s Oshima Overnight </p> <p>On May 22-23. Details sent on April 21. Sign up at max.titze@PROTECTED <a href="mailto:max.titze@PROTECTED">max.titze@PROTECTED</a></p> <p>Saturday Odaiba Plus</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a delightful 45-km ride that includes canals, bridges, forests, dedicated bike paths, wonderful ocean vistas and a beach bar lunch. Back by about 3:30.</p> <p>Tokyo Bay Cruise VIII</p> <p>Ease an old man’s mind and help fill the boat by signing up early; you can cancel up to a week before the sailing date. Details attached. I will be accepting reservations (and cash) at the Hyatt at 11 Saturday morning. And on all rides..</p> <p>Next Monthly Gathering</p> <p>At the Pink Cow on May 13th. https://www.thepinkcow.com/</p> <p><><><><><><></p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 </p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Fwd: Izu Oshima overnight ride May 22-23

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:48:00 GMT

<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage" /><div><br /><blockquote><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0); font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max Titze <max.titze@PROTECTED><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0); font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Izu Oshima overnight ride May 22-23</b><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0); font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, 2026 at 14:51:29 JST<br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0); font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hfpadrone@PROTECTED<br /></span></div><br /><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hi Don,</div><div>Hope you are having a good week!</div><div>As I mentioned on Sunday, I'm planning a ride to Izu Oshima in May and would like to invite other HFC riders along.</div><div>Below is the plan. I've never been there, so appreciate if before sending this out you could check and share your suggestions if any.</div><div>Any suggestions for restaurants spots around Grand Hyatt Roppongi with nearby bicycle parking are also welcome :)</div><div>Thanks!</div><div>Max</div><div><br /></div><div>-------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm organizing a ride around the beautiful Izu Oshima island, off of the cost of Tokyo, on May 22-23.</div><div>It’s a ~50 km coastal loop passing through fishing villages, rock formations, open-air onsens, and offering great ocean views.</div><div> Difficulty is moderate, with one challenging ~300 m climb. You can check out the ride map <a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/2898641089?share_token=ablAe0ACOVKX1hPP4g3LnTbi4mlip5ov5fNsVjI18OuCpbr4TF&ref=wtd">here</a>.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>Plan</b></div><div>Meet in front of Grand Hyatt Roppongi @ 18:00 for dinner, than head to Takeshiba Pier to board the overnight ferry departing at 22:00.</div><div>During the 8h ferry ride there will be time to relax, share cycling stories, enjoy some drinks, and take in the night views of Tokyo Bay.</div><div>We'll sleep in a shared tatami room, have a potluck breakfast, arrive @ 6:00 and start riding!</div><div>For lunch we'll stop at a  restaurant in the main town, and if time allows we can visit an open air onsen.</div><div>The return ferry leaves from Izu Oshima @ 14:30 and arrives at Yokohama @ 18:00 or Takeshiba Pier @ 19:45. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Signups (Deadline: Sunday, April 26)</b></div></div><div>Seats on the boat fill up fast, so please secure your spot by contacting me via email (<a href="mailto:max.titze@PROTECTED">max.titze@PROTECTED</a>) or message (080-8181-1310).</div><div>Please include your contact details, if you join for dinner on May 22nd, whether you will pack your bike in a rinko bag or not, if on the way back you get off at Tokyo or Yokohama.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Meeting Points  </b></div><div>Departure: Friday May 22nd</div><div>18:00 in front of Grand Hyatt  Roppongi  (if joining for dinner), or </div><div>20:00 Takeshiba Pier (by the sails monument in the central square)</div><div><br /></div><div>Return: Saturday May 23rd</div><div>18:00 Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, or</div><div>19:45 Takeshiba Pier</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Fare</b></div><div>¥11,500 for the boat return tickets, plus</div><div>¥1,200 (if you use rinko bag) or ¥3,600 (if you don't use rinko bag) for bike supplement.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to bring</b></div><div>- A small dish to share for breakfast + drinks for the ferry.</div><div>- Change of clothes & coins, for onboard showers.</div><div>- Swimwear and a towel for the open air onsen.</div><div>- Cash to settle the ferry ticket fare.</div><div>- Rinko bag (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Cancellations</b></div><div>Please let me know by May 21 if you need to cancel.</div><div>Ferry tickets are refundable with a ¥1,000 fee.</div><div><br /></div><div>You’ll receive a confirmation email from me 3 days before the ride.<br />In case of rain, the ride will be canceled, but the ¥1,000 ferry cancellation fee will still apply.</div><div><br /></div><div>Max</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br /> -- <small>Thank you for being on our list. 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Fwd: Izu Oshima overnight ride May 22-23

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:40:00 GMT

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Rides, 13, 14

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:20:00 GMT

<p>22 AND 25</p> <p>… degrees this Saturday and Sunday, mostly sunny with little to moderate wind. I’m thinking a quick run out to Jonan Jima (Haneda) on Saturday and a longer jaunt out to Kasai Rinkai Seaside Park on Sunday. Don’t forget the sunscreen!</p> <p>You received this morning a notice about this year’s Tokyo Bay Cruise (our 8th). There’s a printable version attached to this note, so please help me fill the boat! Invite your friends! The more the merrier! It’s a potluck! My apologies in advance for reminding you of this repeatedly until the date. </p> <p>Saturday Jonan Plus</p> <p>A nice little 35-km ride out to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport, where we watch the planes come in and then watch them go away again. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00. You are required to bring a reusable eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Back by about 2:30. </p> <p>Sunday Kasai Rinkai Adventure</p> <p>A 50-km ride out to a lovely seaside park near Disneyland. Then we’ll loop back to Odaiba for a beach bar lunch. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00. Ocean vistas, forests, canals, bridges, sunshine. Back by around 3:30. </p> <p>Next Monthly Meetup</p> <p>At the Pink Cow on May 13th. Mark your calendars.</p> <p><><><><><></p> <p>All I got for now, </p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p></p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Announcing this year's cruise

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">TOKYO BAY CRUISE VIII</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""><br /></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US"><font color="#000000" face="Avenir Black Oblique, sans-serif"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 36px;"><b>                             <img alt="PastedGraphic-2.png" src="https://halffastcycling.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/HFC/20260416200003/1F587B04-AA81-4878-9CE4-E787BF413166" style="font-size: 38px;" width="432" /></b></span></font><font color="#000000" face="Avenir Black Oblique, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 38px;"><b><img width="320" /></b></font></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">A Half-Fast Adventure</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span><span style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">On </span><span style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> the evening of June 6th we will once again board the elegant Marco Polo</span><span style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">for a three-hour adventure on Tokyo Bay. Live music!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">It’s a potluck, so in addition to putting up your share of the boat rental fee, please bring along a small dish to share and plenty of whatever you wish to drink.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">Adults: ¥8000. Kids 11 and under: ¥4000. Under 2: free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">SIGN UP NOW!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">I’m taking reservations now, so make sure you have a spot <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">by emailing <a href="mailto:hfpadrone@PROTECTED"><span style="color: rgb(56, 110, 255);">hfpadrone@PROTECTED</span></a> or calling 090-5813-6721. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> <b>Please understand that by signing up you agree to pay,<i> <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">even if it rains (we’ll have fun anyway), <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">if you get sick, or if you just, literally, miss the boat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">I will have to pay for no-shows. Space is limited!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">You can pay at the pier, but advance payments are preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">WHEN</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""> AND </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">WHERE<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">June 6th, <b>6:00p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">>>> NEW LOCATION <<<</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">Asashio Canal Pier<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "">Directions:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: ""> Take exit 5 from Kachidoki Station (E17) on the Oedo Line. At the end of a very long corridor, go up the escalator (2 of them) to ground level, where you’ll find a Starbucks right on the canal. C<b>heck in with me there</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " font-size: 36px;">Please get there by 6:00. 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Rides, 11, 12

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 72px;"><font face="Helvetica"><b>WARM</b></font></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 72px;"><font face="Helvetica"><b>WEEKEND</b></font></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b>COMING UP</b></font></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">Saturday’s forecast high will be a sizzling and sunny 26 degrees! And Sunday a little cooler at 21 with a few clouds. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">So a couple of easy rides to a couple of beaches, at Odaiba and Jonan Jima. </font><b style="caret-color: rgb(246, 5, 0); color: rgb(246, 5, 0); text-align: center;">DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!</b></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><b style="font-size: 36px;"><font color="#ff4114">Saturday Odaiba Ride</font></b></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a scenic 30-km ride out to the island in the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by around 2:00</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><b style="font-size: 36px;"><font color="#ff2800">Sunday Jonan Jima Jaunt</font></b></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: x-large;">Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 35-km ride to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport, <b><i>Please </i></b></span><font size="5"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><font color="#000000">bring an </font><font color="#f0ffcb">eco-bag </font><font color="#000000">for your convenience store lunch.</font></i></b><font color="#000000"> Back by 2:30 at the latest. </font></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" size="5"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" size="5"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>NOTE</b> to you western Tokyo types: You guys often meet us at the beach, but if you give me notice before 11:00, we can hook up at the Ota-ku baseball stadium and you can join us for the 5-km extension out Haneda  way.</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" size="5"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></font></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 36px;"><b><font color="#ff2800"><br /></font></b></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 36px;"><b><font color="#ff2800">Next Monthly Gathering </font></b></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: x-large;">May 13th</span></div><div><font size="5">Mark your calendars</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><><><><><><></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">All for now, </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Il Padrone, </font></div><div><font size="5">090-5813-6721</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> -- <small>Thank you for being on our list. You can <a href="">Unsubscribe</a> at any time.</small> <img src="https://halffastcycling.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/spacer_image/HFC///spacer.png" width="1" height="1" alt="" />

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Wednesday Meetup; new bike rules

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:20:00 GMT

<div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div style="display: block; text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b>JUST</b></font></div><div style="display: block; text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b>A </b></font></div><div style="display: block; text-align: center;"><font face="Helvetica"><b style="font-size: 96px;">REMINDER</b></font></div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">That tomorrow, the 8th, is the second Wednesday of the month and thus the time when all good Half-Fasters descend upon The Pink Cow, a funky little art bar in Akasaka that serves up excellent Tex-Mex grub, to talk about all things bicycle and to see what we all look like without the lycra, goggles and helmets. </font><a href="https://www.thepinkcow.com/">https://www.thepinkcow.com/</a></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">This month the topic on everyone’s minds is the new set of bicycle rules for Japan. Some are common sense, some virtually unenforceable, some comically quaint and a few just WTF. </font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">There’s an amusingly illustrated list below that you can print out and bring along. </font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">Hope to see you there.</font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</font></div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div style="display: block;"><font size="5">PS: This weekend a couple of short rides to a couple of beaches</font></div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div><img alt="9c2815f9-c6ac-4697-a98b-305abbb0f5a3.jpeg" class="x19kjcj4" height="100%" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://halffastcycling.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/HFC/20260406212003/D0114A46-804D-4F71-9643-9EB2B40D21E3" /></div> -- <small>Thank you for being on our list. You can <a href="">Unsubscribe</a> at any time.</small>

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