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

㊗️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

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

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

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

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

🉐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

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

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

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