October 19th 2023 MDT
*PERFECT*…bicycling weather is what we are going to have this weekend, at 21 and 19 degrees and partly cloudy. So I’m planning an Odaiba Plus ride on Saturday and a quick jaunt to Jonan Jima on Sunday. Side note: Those of you who were on our Tokyo Bay Cruise last June will have another opportunity to enjoy the jazz and tap duo that so wonderfully entertained us. November 8 at Midtown Barbecue. Details: https://www.midtown-bbq.com/tokyo*Saturday Odaiba Plus*So named as we tack 15k on to the fro ...Continue Reading
October 12th 2023 MDT
*I’m back...*,,,and ready to roll. Huge thanks to Paul and James for organizing the rides in my absence through the long, hot summer. Paul, if you didn’t know, underwent a major medical operation earlier this month and is off the bike for a while. We’re all hoping to see him back in the saddle, but this will probably not be until January. Sunday is looking like all-day rain, but Saturday's going to be fine at 24 degrees and sunny. James will do a Tama River loop starting at 11:00. I have to work, but will do a NIG ...Continue Reading
October 5th 2023 MDT
Dear BikersAUTUMN is here! Saturday high of 25degrees. Sunday high of 22degrees!AND, Don has come back to regale his road trip adventure tales over a nice beer at Odaiba. Saturday Odaiba Ride-------------------------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. Ride Leader: Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721Sunday Tama Ride-------------------------Time: Sunday Oct 8, meet at 10amStart: Futakoshinchi, usual place at riverRequired: h ...Continue Reading
September 28th 2023 MDT
Dear Bikers The forecast says rain on Saturday so just one ride on Sunday.-------------------------------------Sunday October 1 : EARLY Jonanjima RideStart: Grand Hyatt Roppongi at an early 7.00 a.m.Pace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30km Details: We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back. Return to Grand Hyatt by 9.30AM. Eco bags, helmets as usual.Mobile: 090-2874-4848, email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe ...Continue Reading
September 21st 2023 MDT
Dear Bikers Saturday's weather looks too iffy so just one ride on Sunday.--------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday Tama River Loop24-September-2023 Intermediate-level. 55km, easy distance, easy speed. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m sharp. 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. Medium break a ...Continue Reading
September 14th 2023 MDT
Dear Bikers Weather seems to be cooling off but we are not out of the heat yet.3 rides this weekend. Enjoy!-------------------------------------Saturday September 16 : EARLY Jonanjima RideJames will do his standard "Beat the heat!" summer ride on Saturday morning.Start: Grand Hyatt Roppongi at an early 6.30 a.m.Pace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30km Details: We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back. Return to Grand Hyatt by 9.30AM. Eco bags, helmets as ...Continue Reading
September 12th 2023 MDT
A note to let you know that Paul Barry, our most stalwart of Half-Fast stalwarts, has been diagnosed to have a serious disease. He will probably go under the knife some time in October, and hopes to be riding again early next year. I’ll keep you updated on his situation and provide any details he wishes to be shared. That said, this is the time to step up and share your favorite ride with the club. Contact James sw08023@PROTECTED and Mike mike2@PROTECTED with any ride plans by noon each Thursday for inclusion in our Fri ...Continue Reading
September 7th 2023 MDT
Dear BikersHOT, WET, HOT?Our ride leaders have put down 2 rides over the weekend hoping Typhoon 13 would blow over by friday.Saturday September 9 : VERY EARLY Jonanjima RideJames will do his standard "Beat the heat!" summer ride on Saturday morning. Start: Grand Hyatt Roppongi at a ridiculously early 6.00 a.m.Pace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30km Details: Come one, come all. Early ride to beat the heat! We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back before the s ...Continue Reading
August 31st 2023 MDT
*Hello bikers,****We've recently had some problems with our email server so here's hoping this one gets through to you all! Please note that **we have 3 rides scheduled so scroll down to the bottom to make sure you get it all.****On Saturday James will be up at the crack of dawn to go to Jonanjima. Peter will also be up very early as he will be starting a hill **ride in Akiruno at 8.30 a.m. (and for those who don't know Akiruno, it's a few clicks past Haijima, up the Tama river). ****Niall will head to th ...Continue Reading
August 24th 2023 MDT
Dear bikers,Looks like we've got scattered thunderstorms on Saturday and intermittent showers on Sunday. Also, most ofour regular ride leaders ae unavailable (it's that time of year).So we have no rides scheduled.I will be watching the weather forecasts closely and checking email for any ride leading offers, so if anythingchanges I will send out a supplementary email.Cheers,Paul -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
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