June 23rd 2023 MDT
Hello Bikers,*I was a bit premature in sending the rides out for this weekend and I missed this offering from Bas.**Cheers,*Paul*****SATURDAY June 24th*Takao - Sagamiko - Iriyama - Akiruno*A casual ride in the mountains east of Tokyo. The route will take off at Takao station after meeting up at the Family Mart on the North side of the station at 09.30. Riding over Takao pass we will continue around the south side of Sagamiko and on towards Iriyama pass. The route finishes at Akiruno where you will have the option to tak ...Continue Reading
June 22nd 2023 MDT
Hello Bikers. Paul here, standing in (with James) for Don while he’s traveling in the USA. This weekend we have some warm but not hot weather forecast so we'll have rides both days.A few things first, though:Leading rides*: You can lead a ride, if you want to. Please note that there may be days this summer when neither James nor Paul are available. If anyone wants to offer a ride, please email Paul and James. It's not difficult, but once the ride's announced the commitment to lead should be firm except for unexpect ...Continue Reading
June 15th 2023 MDT
Hello bikers, James and Paul here taking over from Don for a while.Looks like good weather over the weekend so our rider leaders have 3 rides prepared for you.--------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday Tama River Loop17-June-2023Intermediate-level. 55km, easy but fast. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. 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 si ...Continue Reading
June 8th 2023 MDT
Hello bikers,***The weather forecasts are a little mixed for this weekend. ****Sunday is looking very wet - too wet to plan anything. ****On Saturday there **might be a few showers early in the **morning but they look like they will start clearing mid-morning.**I think we can contemplate a ride but please watch your emails early on Saturday morning in case we need to send out a last-minute cancellation. *Even though it will probably be cloudy, *sunscreen is recommended. **Paul****Satur ...Continue Reading
June 4th 2023 MDT
NOBLE HALF-FAST SUMMER CYCLISTS*It’s that time of year when I head off for North America to live in my truck for a few months. In my absence, Mike “Il Padrino” Sims-Williams runs the club and all things cyber, while James and Paul shoulder the responsibility of setting up the weekly rides. If you want to lead a weekend ride, send a notice by Friday noon to all three.Mike Sims-Williams: 080 3403 0239, mike2@PROTECTEDPaul Barry: 090 4755 7761, santiburipaul@PROTECTEDJames Wee: 090 2874 4848, ...Continue Reading
June 1st 2023 MDT
Sorry for the extra mailing, but I forgot to include the start time for Sunday’s Odaiba ride. It’s 11:00 a.m. You probably figured that out already.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
June 1st 2023 MDT
*I’VE ORDERED*...better weather for tomorrow evening, so the cruise is a definite go. More below. The rain will stop in the early afternoon, but that’s too late for a ride. Sunday I have a guest we’ll take out to Odaiba, but he’ll be riding my lead-sled city bike, so just our usual Odaiba run.Masks optional, vaccinated riders only, and always carry a reusable eco-bag for any purchases.Sunday Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills for an easy, 30-km lope out to the magical island in the bay for a bre ...Continue Reading
May 25th 2023 MDT
IF YOU HAVE BEEN …sitting on the fence about this year’s TOKYO BAY CRUISE, now is the time, to mix metaphors, to get off the pot. The boat is about full, but we have room for about ten more. This is not something you want to miss. Live music! Dance performance! Call or email me NOW to make sure you have a spot. Printable flyer attached. This lovely weekend, Paul will lead a ride Saturday out to the beach at Odaiba, and on Sunday I’ll do the same thing (we never apologize for repetition), but extend it a bit. Masks ...Continue Reading
May 18th 2023 MDT
BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS Sasurday I will very likely offer an Odaiba Plus ride, but starting an hour later than usual. Sunday James will do a Tama River Loop, and Peter will engage in a little (slowish) hill-climbing. Tokyo Bay Cruise V The boat is about full, but there’s always room for a few more. Details attached. This will be the best party you will have gone to in three years. Okay the ONLY party in three years. Don’t miss the boat! Masks recommended for meet-up points, stores, etc, but no longer required. Vacci ...Continue Reading
May 18th 2023 MDT
Our friends at G.S. Astuto are offering a VSP (Very special Price) to HFC on some barely used e-bikes from their rental fleet.Specialised Vado 4.0 SL Turbo - purchased new in April 2023.*Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking even faster workouts. Need to carry your bike? No sweat. Weighing 40% less than the full-power Vado, there’s no other electric bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this. All you need ...Continue Reading
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