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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

<p>I GOT NOTHIN'</p> <p>THIS WEEKEND</p> <p>If you don’t count our annual Tokyo Bay Cruise. The boat is full! (Although there may be a few spots left if sought with suitable groveling and bribery. Fine Italian wines have been known to work.) Optimists refer to the attached flyer. </p> <p>Those who have signed up will get a separate message tomorrow with final directions. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I’m planning nothing for Saturday as I’ll be busy preparing. Some afternoon rain is forecast for Sunday. And we’re passing on our monthly Pink Cow meeting because 1) I have to work, and 2) Traci has booked a large party that will take up most of the place. </p> <p>Things are looking better next weekend.</p> <p><><><><><></p> <p>Il Padrone 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Cruise, rides 30, 31

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:36:00 GMT

<p>AHOY!</p> <p>First, an update on this year’s Tokyo Bay Cruise on June 6. Our crew strength is now up to 64, and there’s room for maybe a dozen more. I’ll cut it off if it gets too crowded. So if you’re been sitting on the fence, now is the time to reserve your spot. Printable details attached here: Please take special note of the new gathering place, just down the canal from last year. Oedo Line Exit 5. It’s a new exit that comes up right at the boat. I’ll send a note a few days before sailing date. The weather forecast is good, mid-20s with only a very slight chance of some sprinkles. </p> <p>Cycling-wise, this weekend I’ll keep it to a pair of short, keep-fit rides, to Odaiba and Jonan. It’s going to be HOT, at 29-30 degrees, so please stay hydrated, put on plenty of sunscreen and don’t overdo.</p> <p>Saturday Odaiba Run</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 for a beach bar lunch, and perhaps a brew or two. Back by around 2:00. </p> <p>Sunday Jonan Jaunt</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt at 11:00 a.m. for a 35-km ride out to another little beach park, near Haneda Airport. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Back by 2:30 at the latest. </p> <p><><><><><></p> <p>All I got for now, matey. </p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>P.S. Crew count just went up to 65!</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Rides, 23, 24

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:40:00 GMT

<p>SPRING HAS RETURNED</p> <p>after that brief hot flash of summer, with temps this weekend down to a refreshing 18 and 22, with clouds. So dress accordingly. Odaiba is closed for a special multi-media fireworks event, so I’ve concocted a pair of rides that avoid all that: A Saturday Jonan Plus and a Sunday Kasai Rinkai ramble.</p> <p>BUT FIRST</p> <p>I need 10 to 15 more crew members for our June 6th Tokyo Bay Cruise, so if you’ve been mulling over coming along, now’s the time to let me know. Invite your friends! Printable flyer here: </p> <p>Saturday Jonan Jima Jaunt</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a scenic 35-km ride out to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Back by 2:30 or so. </p> <p>Sunday Kasai Rinkai Adventure</p> <p>Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Head to the bay, then north and across the Mighty Arakawa for lunch at a lovely seaside park, then back toward Odaiba before cutting right and back to central Tokyo. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Dedicated bike paths, ocean vistas, canals, bridges, etc. Back by 3:00 at the latest. About 40 km.</p> <p><><><><><><></p> <p>All I got for now</p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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Fwd: Izu Oshima Overnight

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:20:00 GMT

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Rides, 16, 17

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:20:00 GMT

<p>JAMES AND I BOTH HAVE TO WORK SATURDAY</p> <p>But humbly leaping into the breach is Mike S-W, with an 80-km round-trip ride up and down the Tama River. Then I’ll do a 45-km Odaiba Plus ride on Sunday. </p> <p>Going to be HOT, (27-30 degrees) so slap on a lot of sunscreen, stay hydrated and generally take it easy.</p> <p>And there’s still room on our gala Tokyo Bay Cruise on June 6th.</p> <p>Mike’s Terrific Tama Tour</p> <p>Mike will lead a ride Saturday from Futakotamagawa to the end of the bike trail near Hamura, and back.</p> <p>Start and end point: Tamagawa East Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/LnGUSvntd7P8Niy4A</p> <p>Depart time 10.00. The trail may be busy with walkers, other cyclists, stray baseballs etc. so we won’t be trying to break any records. But we’ll keep moving. Probably a couple of hours’ riding each way. Total 80km. Lunch may be at a cafe or convenience store parking lot depending on group size and agreed vibe. Being water & snacks for yourself anyway. Helmet. Sunscreen. Pump up your tyres and oil your chain. Mike: 080-3403-0239</p> <p>Sunday Odaiba Plus</p> <p>We add 15 km to the front end of our venerable Odaiba run to make a wonderful 45-km romp over bridges, along canals and through forests, largely on designated bike paths. Awesome ocean vistas. Beach bar lunch. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m.; back by about 3:30 </p> <p>Tokyo Bay Cruise VIII</p> <p>Still room left on the elegant Marco Polo for our annual cruise around the bay on June 6. Different route this year, including the new fountain in Odaiba, claimed to be the world’s largest. Attached is a printable flyer you can run off and invite your friends. Guaranteed the best party you will go to this year. </p> <p></p> <p><><><><><><></p> <p>All I got for now, </p> <p>Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721</p> <p>-- Unsubscribe at any time </p>

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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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