January 9th 2026 MST
First off, a huge thank-you to James and Paul and Mike for superbly handling all things Half-Fast during my recent wanderings Stateside. BTW, Paul is currently undergoing a particularly difficult cancer treatment. You can send him your well-wishes at santiburipaul@PROTECTED***COLD, INNIT?***HARD TO BELIEVE *…that this weekend will bring sunshine and temps of 14-15 degrees. So we’d be fools not to ride out to a few beaches and hunt down a few beers. *Saturday Odaiba Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt ...Continue Reading
January 2nd 2026 MST
Dear Bikers, 新年あけましておめでとうございます。Saturday looks cold 🥶, so only one ride on Sunday.Jonan Jima, Sunday 4th January 2026Start at the Hyatt at 11:00 for another easy 35-km loop 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.Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 35kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscr ...Continue Reading
December 29th 2025 MST
*****BRIAN*****New Year’s RideGarry and I went out today to reconnoitre the route and we are glad to say we found that the tracks are still there and the lunch spot will be open. So here’s the planBright and halffast early on New Year’s Day meet at Ebisu by the police box on the sunny side of the station, ride the loop counter clockwise to stop an Nippori for lunch (see photo). Continue on around to Ebisu and beyond to Shingawa for a beer or whatever at the Izakaiya at Shinagawa to finish the ride.Date: January 1, ...Continue Reading
December 24th 2025 MST
Dear Bikers, MERRY CHRISTMAS!Ho-ho-ho! Grab your bike and come ride off some pounds. If it's in your 2025 fitness goal there is still time. Jonan Jima, Saturday 27th DecemberStart at the Hyatt at 11:00 for another easy 35-km loop 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.Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 35kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ...Continue Reading
December 18th 2025 MST
Dear Bikers, the weather gods are not in a good mood these weeks but I will squeeze one in on Saturday before the rain comes. Also Brian has something cooking for 1-JAN annual Yamanote pilgrimage ride. Saturday 20th December, Jonan Jima Start at the Hyatt at 11:00 for another easy 35-km loop out to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Back by 2:00 or so.Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 35kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874- ...Continue Reading
December 11th 2025 MST
Well, this is sad.Saturday looks nice but I am working.Sunday looks wet. Look out for a last minute Saturday evening post by 1900JST if the weather changes._Still, autumn weather looks great so grab your bike and ride while it's in the perfect temperature zone.That's all for now.James -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
December 4th 2025 MST
Folks, getting cold out there, but lovely weather in Tokyo so without further ado one ride out to see the airplanes soar.Sunday 7th December, Jonan Jima Start at the Hyatt at 11:00 for another easy 35-km loop out to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport. Please bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. Back by 2:00 or so.Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 35kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Ride Leaders&nb ...Continue Reading
November 27th 2025 MST
GOOD NEWS - Weekend forecast rocks, beauuutiful.BAD NEWS - Sigh, Only one ride on Saturday. Odaiba Saturday 29th NovemberStart 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.Items to bring: HelmetDistance: 30kmRide Leader: James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848 (CALL not message!)Email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Ride Leaders We sometimes hav ...Continue Reading
November 20th 2025 MST
+MINOR AMENDMENT FOR MOUNTAIN RIDE+GOOD NEWS - Saturday's forecast to be in the mid-teens this weekend so we have 2 rides planned.BAD NEWS - Sunday and Monday looks like rain so no "official" rides but if you feel like picking a fight go for it. Odaiba Saturday 22nd NovemberStart at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a SLOW_ 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Lunch at Ehukai beach cafe. Back by around 2:30. This ride is really suitable for beginners.Ite ...Continue Reading
November 20th 2025 MST
GOOD NEWS - Saturday's forecast to be in the mid-teens this weekend so we have 2 rides planned.BAD NEWS - Sunday and Monday looks like rain so no "official" rides but if you feel like picking a fight go for it. Odaiba Saturday 22nd NovemberStart at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a SLOW_ 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Lunch at Ehukai beach cafe. Back by around 2:30. This ride is really suitable for beginners.Items to bring: HelmetDistance: 30kmRide Leader: ...Continue Reading
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