December 25th 2024 MST
Dear BikersBRIAN is planning another round of our New Year’s Day Yamanote AdventureHe is still scouting the route and 3 important stops. 1 lunch stop, 2 xxxxx (Trust me you really want to go when you need to go)Anyway, just keep your 1-JAN-2025 schedule open if you want to join.Will send the full details once Brian's done with his reconnaissance.Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.James -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
December 19th 2024 MST
MAKE RIDES WHILE THE SUN SHINESDear bikers, Saturday seems to indicate rain late in the afternoon so I will swap the regular 2 rides.Saturday 21-DEC-2024: Extended Jonan Jima-------------------------Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 35-km jaunt to 2 scenic spots 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 ...Continue Reading
December 12th 2024 MST
WEATHER COOLING DOWN NOWDear bikers, 2 beginner rides to our usual haunts, dress warmSaturday 14-DEC-2024: 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. 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 WeeMobile: 090-2874-48 ...Continue Reading
December 5th 2024 MST
🉐AUTUMN WEATHER🉐Dear bikers, afraid just 1 ride for me but do come out to soak in the sun.Saturday 7-DEC-2024: Saturday Odaiba PlusStart at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 45-km jaunt that adds 15km of canals, bridges an dedicated bike paths to our usual run out to the magical island in the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by 3:30 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain except for the bridges. beginners p ...Continue Reading
November 28th 2024 MST
BEAUTFUL WEEKEND WEATHERDear bikers, 2 rides for everyone, one easy Odaiba and one intermediate ArakawaSaturday 30th: Saturday OdaibaStart at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 45-km jaunt that adds 15km of canals, bridges an dedicated bike paths to our usual run out to the magical island in the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by 3:30 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain except for the bridges. beginners ...Continue Reading
November 21st 2024 MST
BEAUTFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEEKENDDear bikers, 3 rides for everyone from easy to advancedSaturday 23rd: Saturday Odaiba PlusStart at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 45-km jaunt that adds 15km of canals, bridges an dedicated bike paths to our usual run out to the magical island in the bay. Beach bar lunch. Back by 3:30 at the latest. Starting point: Grand Hyatt RoppongiStarting time: 1100JST (15min max wait time)Pace: slow. Flat terrain except for the bridges. beginners pace (avg ...Continue Reading
November 14th 2024 MST
ANOTHER GOOD WEEKENDDear bikers, 2 days, let's ride! and for people enquiring.[*]HALF-fast isn't a tournament, it's a social club, join if you wish, no obligations. [*]Let the ride leader know _well in advance_ if meeting at defined alternative spots. Saturday 16-Nov-2024: Odaiba++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Easy, 30-km lope out to the beach by the bay for a relaxing beverage. Beach bar lunch. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00; back by 2:30 at the latest.Ride Leader: James WeeMobile: 090-2874 ...Continue Reading
November 7th 2024 MST
BEAUTFUL WEATHER ON SATURDAY BUT ALASDear bikers, I have work on Saturday and our Stalward rider leader Brian has decided to increase his broken bone count again so I will offer one ride this Sunday.Weather looks a bit iffy so bring a rain jacket just in case, dress warm.Sunday 10th: Tama River Loop++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Intermediate-level. 55km, easy, average speed. 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 Komaza ...Continue Reading
November 1st 2024 MST
WET - THIS WEEKENDDear bikers, Saturday looks like a it's going to rain cats and dogs so Brian has volunteered for a regular Odaiba trip on Sunday. Prepare for cooler temperature though, suppose to be a high of 20 degrees.Sunday 3rd Nov: Odaiba ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Easy, 30-km lope out to the beach by the bay for a brew or two. Beach bar lunch. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00; back by 2:30 at the latest.email: brian.reside.tokyo@PROTECTEDAll for now, James -- Thank you for being on ...Continue Reading
October 24th 2024 MST
THE WEATHER LOOKS PLEASANT THIS WEEKENDDear bikers, James taking over Don while his back in the states.2 rides lined up for us. Peter will do a longish ride WITH climb on Saturday and I will do a regular Tama ride on Sunday.Saturday 26th: Yabitsu!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Setting off (not just gathering) at 08:45 from the sole exit of Karakida station (across the street from a Family Mart). Recommended train: the Odakyū Tama line express that leaves Shinjuku at 07:32 and arrives at Karakida at 08:17.The ro ...Continue Reading
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