June 20th 2024 MST
*BETWEEN*THE*💦RAINDROPS💦*Looks like the rainy season will let up briefly on Saturday, so just the one ride this week.Kasai Rinkai Seaside Park*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, head out over bridges and along canals to cross the mighty Arakawa and take a tour of this beautiful park near Disneyland. But NO break there, as we will then head over another bridge and take some back roads to Odaiba. Not sure of the distance, but probably about 45km. Beach bar lunch. Back by about 3:00.All I go ...Continue Reading
June 13th 2024 MST
A LITTLE*RAIN*…forecast for Saturday night, but not during the hours we ride. Otherwise a pair of fairly warm (29-30) and dry, partly cloudy days coming up this weekend. And it seems the rainy season will arrive soon, so we need to get out there soonest and pedal our asses around Tokyo. So a jaunt to Jonan Jima on Saturday and an Odaiba Plus on Sunday. *DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!*Thanks*...to everyone who helped make last Saturday night’s Tokyo Bay Cruise such a success. Especially Marcus and Miu. We’ll likely do ...Continue Reading
June 6th 2024 MST
TO SEA! TO SEA! Things looking good for Saturday evening’s Tokyo Bay Cruise. Over 60 people so far. Nice and warm and dry. But there’s still space for a few more, so if you’re been procrastinating, now’s the time to sign up. Details attached. So it will be a memorable evening on the bay, but that doesn’t mean we stop cycling, especially with weather this good (25-28 degrees, partly to mostly cloudy). So I’m going to bookend the cruise with a pair of short rides, Saturday to Jonan Jima and Sunday to Odaiba. DON’T FORG ...Continue Reading
June 2nd 2024 MST
*BETWEEN **THE **RAINDROPS*More thundershowers tomorrow, I’m afraid, but not until around 4:00 p.m., we’re told, so me and Mac are going to do a quick run to Odaiba. *Starting a little earlier than usual.* So if you’re among the lucky few that aren’t slaving away working, please join us.Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at *>>> 10:00 a.m. <<< * SHARP (no grace period) on Monday. 30km. Back by around 1:00. Still room on the boat.Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you fo ...Continue Reading
May 31st 2024 MST
SUNDAY …looking a bit wet this weekend, but scheduled for Saturday is Peter’s all-day charity ride. Details in last week’s bulletin, sent out on the 24th. Also on Saturday, those up for a shorter jaunt can join me on a regular ride out to Odaiba. Tokyo Bay Cruise VI If you’ve been waiting for a weather forecast before committing to our evening cruise on Saturday the 8th, we are now informed that it will be warm (about 23 at sailing time) and dry. Truthfully, we need about 10 more people to make this work, so I’m aski ...Continue Reading
May 23rd 2024 MST
LOOKING GOOD …this weekend with temps at 22-24 and partly to mostly cloudy. So let’s keep fit with a traditional jaunt out to Odaiba on Saturday and a Tama River loop on Sunday. Also, next weekend, on June 1st, Peter will do a charity ride for the World Bicycle Relief Organization. Details at bottom. Tokyo Bay Cruise VI The boat is steadily filling up, so best to grab your spot asap. I’ll cut off reservations if it gets too full. Details here:  Saturday Odaiba Jaunt Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 1 ...Continue Reading
May 16th 2024 MST
THREE RIDES …on offer this lovely weekend (Saturday 29 and sunny, Sunday 25 but cloudy). On Saturday Brian will lead one of our classic all-day rides, down around the Miura Peninsula. Bike bag required for the train ride. Alas, technical and scheduling reasons prevent me from taking part, but I highly recommend this ride. Meanwhile, I’ll keep it closer to home on the same day with a 35-km Jonan Jima jaunt, and on Sunday we’ll do a 50-km Odaiba Plus. A big THANKS ...to James for holding things together during my rece ...Continue Reading
May 14th 2024 MST
CARPE DIEM, HALF-FAST CREW! I’m back from a quick trip to California. Want to thank James for the terrific job he did running things while I was away. As you’re undoubtedly aware, our annual Tokyo Bay Cruise is coming up in less than a month, on June 8th. So if you want to get aboard but haven’t yet reserved your space, it’s time to get off the pot. Invite your friends! Just email me with how many spots you want and it’s Welcome Aboard! As the attached flyer states, we take reservations on an honor system, which me ...Continue Reading
May 9th 2024 MST
Hello bikers,Looks like it will rain on Sunday so only one ride planned.11 May Saturday Odaiba (James)Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km glide out to a little beach bar in Odaiba. Back by 2:00 or so.Mobile: 090-2874-4848, email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jpApologies for shamelessly promoting our Half Fast Boat cruise coming up in June. If you haven't sign up yet, do take a look at the Flyer. It the one major annual event half Fast bikers come together for an unforgettab ...Continue Reading
May 1st 2024 MST
Hello bikers,Lovely weather for golden week!So I have planned rides on Friday, Saturday and Monday.And what is life without a lovely cruise out to Tokyo Bay? You've not seen Tokyo Bay at night? It's beautiful! And to top it off we have live music too! SIGN UPfor our annual BOAT CRUISE event! Details in the attached Flyer. Grab your seats while they are still available.3 May Friday Tama (James)Intermediate-level. 55km, easy leisurely pace. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Alternate rendezvou ...Continue Reading
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