HUNGRY*BIKERS!*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: https://www.thepinkcow.com/This month Max from Milan will be on hand to gather advice from anyone who has toured Oshima Island, as he’s planning t ...Continue Reading

AHOY! 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.  Cycling-wise, a pair of 23-degree days calls for a pair of beach runs. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Satu ...Continue Reading

A CONSTITUTION MEMORIAL DAY (OBSERVED) CONSTITUTIONAL 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. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Back by about 3:30. ...Continue Reading

JUST THE ONE …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), Sunday Odaiba Jaunt 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. Next Monthly Meeting On May 13th at The Pink Cow in Akasaka https://www.thepinkcow.com/ Tokyo Bay Cruise VIII Comin ...Continue Reading

COOLER BUT TOTALLY BIKEABLE THIS WEEKEND 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. Max’s Oshima Overnight On May 22-23. Details sent on April 21. Sign up at max.titze@PROTECTED Saturday Odaiba Plus Start at the Grand Hya ...Continue Reading

Begin forwarded message:*From: *Max Titze <max.titze@PROTECTED>*Subject: **Izu Oshima overnight ride May 22-23**Date: *April 21, 2026 at 14:51:29 JST*To: *hfpadrone@PROTECTEDHi Don,Hope you are having a good week!As I mentioned on Sunday, I'm planning a ride to Izu Oshima in May and would like to invite other HFC riders along.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.Any suggestions for restaurants spots around Grand Hyatt R ...Continue Reading

Begin forwarded message:*From: *Max Titze <max.titze@PROTECTED>*Subject: **Izu Oshima overnight ride May 22-23**Date: *April 21, 2026 at 14:51:29 JST*To: *hfpadrone@PROTECTEDHi Don,Hope you are having a good week!As I mentioned on Sunday, I'm planning a ride to Izu Oshima in May and would like to invite other HFC riders along.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.Any suggestions for restaurants spots around Grand Hyatt R ...Continue Reading

22 AND 25 … 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! 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 repe ...Continue Reading

*TOKYO BAY CRUISE VIII****                             ***A Half-Fast Adventure On  the evening of June 6th we will once again board the elegant Marco Polo for a three-hour adventure on Tokyo Bay. Live music!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.Adults: ¥8000. Kids 11 and under: ¥4000. U ...Continue Reading

*WARM**WEEKEND**COMING UP*Saturday’s forecast high will be a sizzling and sunny 26 degrees! And Sunday a little cooler at 21 with a few clouds. So a couple of easy rides to a couple of beaches, at Odaiba and Jonan Jima. DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!*Saturday Odaiba Ride*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 2:00Sunday Jonan Jima Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 35-km ride t ...Continue Reading