SPRING!
This weather is so good that it would be a crime not to go out cycling. (Hoo boy, did we (okay, I) judge it wrong last weekend, getting us caught not only in the rain, but in a monstrous thundershower, with HAIL thrown in just to make it more fun!) The temps this weekend will hover around 20 degrees, the skies will be clear, and the wind manageable. So, I’m looking at an easy Odaiba run on Saturday and an intermediate Tama River loop on Sunday.
Note: if a lot of these rides seem the same to you, it’s because they are. These routes are tried and true, maximizing fun and minimizing traffic. I am entirely unapologetic about this lack of variety. It is not my goal to entertain you, but to get you out and exercising to make your life longer and better, meet new friends and, of course, down a few beers.
This would be a good place to remind you that anyone can lead a ride. It’s not just me and a few core members thinking stuff up. Please share with us your favorite ride. Just jot down the start/end points, distance, degree of difficulty (hills) and, most importantly, beer stops. And then send all that to me by noon each Friday, and I’ll include it in our weekly notice, which reaches over 400 members.
Masks recommended for meet-up points, stores & restaurants, etc. Optional while riding. Vaccinated riders only.
The Crew List for our Tokyo Bay Cruise is steadily edging up toward full. Don’t wait too long! Details attached in a printable file.
Saturday Odaiba Ride
Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km lope out to the magical island in the bay. Back by around 2:00. Coffee
Sunday Tama Loop
Intermediate-level. 55km, easy but fast. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Alternate rendezvous points: KFC in Ebisu @ 11:30, Intersection of Kan-Nana and Komazawa-Dori @ 11:45, Komazawa Park @ noon, bridge at Futako-Tamagawa (Kanagawa side) @ 12:20, Gas Bashi @ 12:45 or 1:00. Long break at Jonan Jima seaside park (across from Haneda) at 1:30 or 2:00. Convenience store lunch. Please contact me if one of these meeting spots applies to you. 090-5813-6721. Back by 3:00 or 3:30. Coffee
That’s all there is and their ain’t no more.
Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721
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