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

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

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

Hello bikers,Weather forecast for Saturday doesn't look nice so we have 2 rides planned for Sunday.Last but not least, look out for our annual BOAT CRUISE event! Details in the attached Flyer. Grab seats while they are still available.28 April Sunday Odaiba-------------------------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.jp-------------------------28 Apr ...Continue Reading

Hello bikers,Weather forecasts for the weekend predicts cloudy/sunny so our ride leaders have planned 2 rides on Saturday and 1 ride on Sunday.20 April Saturday Odaiba-------------------------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.jp-------------------------20 April Saturday Lake ride -contact ride leader if interestedLevel: Medium ★★★☆☆Yanokuchi  ...Continue Reading

🌸🌸🌸 Well, about last weekend. I’d rather be caught in the rain than cancel or not plan a bike ride because of forecast rain that doesn’t come. Turned out nice. Hope you got in a little pedaling. This weekend we have a pair of almost identical days, according to that lying weather service (22-23 degrees, mostly sunny, little wind), and the blossoms are just winding up their annual display, so let’s try to get in a few cherry blossom rides. Saturday a short jaunt out to our traditional blossom-appreciating spot in Oi C ...Continue Reading

TOKYO BAY CRUISE VI A Half-Fast Adventure We’re approaching that time of year when we load up on food & drink, pile aboard a beautiful wood-and-brass boat and take a three-hour tour of Tokyo Bay. This is our sixth such cruise, and I need all Half=Fasters to help me fill the boat, as I have committed to the full rental price. So please sign up soon to ease my trouble mind. Invite your friends! This is the best party you will go to this year. Details below, and a printable version is attached.  On the evening of ...Continue Reading

WET*WET*WET*Too cold and wet for cycling this weekend, and anyway I can’t ride due to recent eye surgery. But next weekend is looking considerably brighter.  My eye, too. Stay tuned.Cruisin’ with Half-Fast*Yesterday, Akira and I signed a contract to rent the Marco Polo on the evening of June 8th. So the  Half-Fast Tokyo Bay Cruise VI is ON. Mark your calendars. Been before?  Then email me and sign up /now/. Space is limited. I’m tweaking the flyer and will send it next week.  Il Padrone, 09 ...Continue Reading

HARD*TO*BELIEVE*But this miserable weather will soon give way to a pair of supremely bikeable weekend days, at 23 degrees or more and mostly sunny with little wind. So I’m  planning two intermediate rides, a Saturday Tama River loop and a Sunday Odaiba Plus. Looks like the blossoms won’t be blooming until next week, but I have cataract surgery next week and I’m not sure if it will be safe to bike. We’ll figure something out. I’ll get to the rides in a minute, but first...Mac and I went to visit Paul yesterday ...Continue Reading

*GONNA**RAIN**SATURDAY*Probably. The forecasts have been changing hourly all week. But *Sunday*, with not a lot of sunshine but temps as high as 18 and little wind, is certainly bikeable. So just the one keep-fit social ride on Sunday. Being out there, even when the weather isn’t perfect, is better than not being out there.*Sunday Odaiba Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a quick, 30-km ride out to the Beach by the Bay for a Brew or Two. Back by 2:00 probably. Beach bar&nbs ...Continue Reading