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

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

🥶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

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