February 7th 2025 MST
Low temps, high winds of up to 25kph and even some SNOW are indicating a less than pleasant time to go cycling. So I’m calling off today’s Jonan jaunt.Tomorrow looking marginally better, so the Odaiba ride is still a go.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
February 4th 2025 MST
*PUT ON AN *EXTRA *LAYER*…because, baby, it’s cold outside. I just went out for a quickie, and it was, shall we say, short of pleasant. But no rain for the next few days, so bundle up and we’ll hit the road spinning. Because it’s all about the exercise.Sending the weekly bulletin a bit early, as there is some interest in a ride tomorrow, Thursday. That’ll be to Jonan Jima. Then another Jonan ride on Saturday and Odaiba on Sunday. Thursday Jonan*A quick ride out to the beach across from Haneda Airport ...Continue Reading
January 30th 2025 MST
*NOT **SO HOT*…is what the weather is going to be on Saturday, cloudy with a max of 10 degrees. But since rain is forecast for Sunday, we will stubbornly mount up and head for the beach at Odaiba. Gotta get that exercise, that daylight, that socializing. And we’ll very likely end up at Hobgoblin Roppongi, which is hopefully warmer. *Saturday Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a quick, 30-km jaunt out to the magical island in the bay. Back by 2:30 or so. Beach bar lunch (or wait ...Continue Reading
January 23rd 2025 MST
*TWO SHORT**WINTER RIDES*SCold this weekend, but dry and still bikeable, so we have on offer a pair of quick, stay-warm rides. James will lead a group out to Jonan Jima on Saturday (mostly cloudy, 9 degrees), and I’ll follow that up with a ride out to Odaiba on Sunday (sunny, 11 degrees).Saturday Jonan*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual spot across from Haneda Airport to watch the planes fly by. Back by 3:00 at the latest.Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg ...Continue Reading
January 16th 2025 MST
THRESHOLD* Thanks again to James for running the club in my absence for the past few months,It’s going to be 8 degrees but sunny and little wind tomorrow, which is our threshold for enjoyable winter cycling, so our usual jaunt out to Odaiba seems like a good idea. Saturday Odaiba Run*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy 30-km lope out to the beach by the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by 2:30 or so. All I got this weekIl Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list ...Continue Reading
January 11th 2025 MST
I’M *BAAAAACK!*Want to thank James for the superb job he did running the club while I was off wandering the US. I see that tomorrow is a Monday holiday, with a high of 13 degrees and lots of sun. It would be a shame to NOT go out cycling. Sooooo..*Monday Jonan Jima Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km ride out to a little beach park across from Haneda Airport. Convenience store lunch (please bring an eco-bag). Back by 2:30 or so. The amusement never ends.Il Padr ...Continue Reading
January 9th 2025 MST
🥶2025Dear bikers, cold as it may be, still good to get out for some fresh air.Saturday 11-JAN-2025: Odaiba-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual run out to our beach bar lunch. Back by 3:00 at the latest and maybe a visit to Hobgolin.Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain except for the bridges. beginners pace (avg 20Kmh)Items to bring: HelmetDistance: 30kmRide Leader : James WeeMo ...Continue Reading
January 3rd 2025 MST
HELLO 2025Dear bikers, time to welcome 2025 with an easy ride to Jonan Jima.Saturday 4-JAN-2025: Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km jaunt to our usual spot to watch the planes fly by. Back by 3:00 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain. beginners pace (avg 18Kmh)Items to bring: Helmet, Eco-bagDistance: 30kmRide Leader : James WeeMobile: 090-2874-4848Email: sw08023jp ...Continue Reading
December 28th 2024 MST
㊗️Ganjitsu Ride Around the Yamanote⛩️Here's BRIAN's announcement >>>>>It has been a Halffast tradition ever since I make it up. Get as many days of riding in as possible this year; take advantage of the light traffic and hit some neighborhoods we rarely visit.The place we have been stopping for lunch in Nippori unfortunately closed in 2022, but I heard the new Indian place in Yanaka will be open (Note that I heard the restaurant may be _cash only_; planning to double check all this on Sunday, the 29 ...Continue Reading
December 26th 2024 MST
WELL! SAYONARA 2024Dear bikers, as we count down the clock to a new 2025, let's take some time off to say Adieu 2024 with 2 rides.Expect strong winds.Saturday 28-DEC-2024: Tama River Ride-------------------------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 ...Continue Reading
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