February 26th 2024 MST
*Wednesday Odaiba Romp*Some of us will head out to Odaiba on Wednesday. The high will be about 13, and this wind will finally ease up. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a,m, *sharp*, back by 2:00, distance 30 km. Beach bar lunch.*Please RSVP for this ride, 090-5813-6721 *******For this weekend, we’ll likely skirt the Tokyo Marathon Sunday by doing a 55-km Tama River loop. 12 degrees and little wind. But I’ll confirm that on Friday when we have a better idea about the weather. The altern ...Continue Reading
February 22nd 2024 MST
*SATURDAY*Appears to be the only day this rain will be letting up, so we’ll do a keep-fit ride. But it will be cold, so bundle up.As you can see from the mailing this morning, we’ve all been invited to this interesting-looking party out at Ted’s place on March 2nd. The guy lives in a live house! Note that there’s a ¥1500 cover and that it’s a potluck, so bring a small dish to share. Looks like fun.*Saturday Odaiba Run*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a quick 30-km ride ou ...Continue Reading
February 22nd 2024 MST
Forwarding from Ted Johnson:Don, We’re having a live music & dance performance party at our place on 3/2. Please join if you will be in Tokyo and feel free to bring friends. Also, if not inappropriate, feel free to pass the invitation to the HFC gang. For reference, my house is a sort of live house (called HalfMoonHall) with living quarters attached. There are events daily at HalfMoonHall. Most are hosted by others (we’re just providing the space) but some we are participating in. ...Continue Reading
February 15th 2024 MST
NEXT *WEEKEND*(Feb. 24, 25)…looking a bit iffy, with a max of 9 degrees Saturday and rain Sunday according to the current forecast.All the more reason you should /carpe/ some /diem/ and get out there /THIS/ weekend (Sat: 14 and partly cloudy, Sun: 18 and mostly sunny). So I’ll be offering a run out to the beach at Jonan on Saturday and a longer Odaiba Plus on Sunday. Saturday Jonan Plus*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy, 35-km jaunt out to a little beach across from Hane ...Continue Reading
February 13th 2024 MST
*AT** LEAST **TWO*…of us underemployed/retired riders will do a quick run to Odaiba on Thursday. The forecast high is nearly 20 degrees! Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 *sharp*. 30km, beach bar lunch, back by 2:00 or so.While I rarely ask for RSVPs on rides, this time please let me know if you want to join. 090-5813-6721 or reply to this email.This weekend the likely rides will be a 35-km Jonan Plus on Saturday and a 45-50 km Odaiba Plus on Sunday. Details to come on Fri ...Continue Reading
February 8th 2024 MST
*THE NEXT**THREE DAYS*…at around 10-12 degrees and partly cloudy, look pretty much the same. I’ve got stuff to do on Saturday, but will lead a pair of easy, 30-km, keep-fit jaunts on Sunday and Monday (“Foundation Day” if you didn’t know). Also, Bas Spaandermaan will do something a bit more ambitious out Takao way on Monday. Little wind, but dress warm.Warmer weather apparently coming next weekend.*Sunday Odaiba Ride*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy 30-km lope out to the Beach by the ...Continue Reading
February 1st 2024 MST
LOOKS*LIKE*Saturday’s the bikeable day this weekend, at 11 degrees, little wind and sunshine.So we’ll continue our winter series of keep-fit jaunts with a ride out to Jonan Jima led by James (the three Js). Remember to bring an eco-bag, as we’ll be lunching out of a convenient store.Satuday JonanjimaStart: Grand Hyatt Roppongi at 11.00 a.mPace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30kmDetails: We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back.Return to Grand Hyatt by 2.30PM.James Mobile ...Continue Reading
January 29th 2024 MST
*WHEREAS*…Tomorrow, Wednesday, is going to be 14 degrees and beautiful, and *WHEREAS* a few of us (me and Mac) have no pesky work to do, we’re going to take a midweek, midday jaunt out to the beach at Odaiba. Start at 11:00 SHARP from the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills, back by 2:00 or so. *PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN,* this time.This weekend will be cooler, but bikable, so we’re planning a pair of 30-km keep-fit rides, to Jonan and Odaiba. Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. ...Continue Reading
January 25th 2024 MST
Saturday*…at 12 degrees, little to moderate wind and very sunny, looks like the day to ride this weekend. (Sunday will be a bit cooler and a lot cloudier.) So a reprise of our lovely Odaiba Plus ride.*Saturday Odaiba Plus*So named as we tack on 15 or 20 km to the front end of the regular jaunt to Odaiba for a total of about 45-50km. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Back by around 3:30. Canals, rivers, windmills, sailboats, parks, bike paths, just one big bridge, and lunch at the be ...Continue Reading
January 18th 2024 MST
RAIN *ALL *DAY*…is the forecast for Sunday. And Saturday, with a high of 9 degrees and cloud, and some maybe-showers, would not make for a fun bike ride. And anyway I’m off the bike battling a bug of some sort. So Half-Fast will take a break this week. Bright side: Next weekend, at 12 degrees and “mostly sunny.” is looking a lot better, so we’ll get back in the saddle.Get well Paul! Get Well Ted !Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
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