May 4th 2026 MDT
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
May 1st 2026 MDT
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
April 23rd 2026 MDT
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
April 21st 2026 MDT
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
April 21st 2026 MDT
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
April 16th 2026 MDT
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
April 16th 2026 MDT
*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
April 9th 2026 MDT
*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
April 6th 2026 MDT
*JUST**A *REMINDER*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. https://www.thepinkcow.com/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 ...Continue Reading
April 1st 2026 MDT
SATURDAY’S*OUT*Too wet, according to the forecast. But Sunday totally bikeable with a high of 22 though cloudy. Also, for those who can grab a few hours off on Friday, a quick jaunt out to the beach for lunch. And you’re invited to stop by Hobgoblin Roppongi tonight to raise a glass with the legendary Renald Gregoire, a charter Half-Fast member currently passing through Tokyo. Around 7:00.https://www.hobgoblin.jp/hobgoblin-roppongi*Friday Odaiba Quickie*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 1 ...Continue Reading
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