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

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

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

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