May 11th 2023 MDT
You probably …don’t need a note from me to know that rain is forecast for both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, so there are no rides planned at present. But the weather gods are fickle, and it it starts to look less wet on Sunday, expect a message about a Sunday rude, probably a Tama River loop, or a short, between-the-raindrops jaunt to Odaiba. And you could spend your time coming to the abrupt realization that the boat for our June 3 Tokyo Bay Cruise is very nearly full, and that it might be time to make your res ...Continue Reading
May 5th 2023 MDT
BECAUSE it will not rain Saturday, and BECAUSE Sunday it will, … let’s do a little jaunt out to Jonan Jima. Masks optional, vaccinated riders only. Bring an eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. And respond soon to our invite for the Tokyo Bay Cruise, as the boat is filling up. Saturday Jonan Plus An easy 35-k ride out to a beach park on the bay across from Haneda Airport, starting at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00, getting to the beach by 12:30, and back in central Tokyo by 2:30 at the latest. ...Continue Reading
April 30th 2023 MDT
GOLDEN WEEKDAY RIDES Whereas: As of this writing, the weather for next weekend is looking rather damp. However: The three Golden Week holidays (3, 4, 5) are looking considerably dryer and partly/mostly cloudy at 23-25 degrees, so we have five rides for you to choose from. Wednesday Paul will lead an intermediate ride to Lake Tama, and on Thursday another intermediate ride to Takahata Fudo. Also on Thursday, I’ll keep it closer to home with an easy jaunt out to Jonan Jima. Then on Friday, I’ll do an Odaiba Plus ride, wh ...Continue Reading
April 27th 2023 MDT
CIRCUMSTANCES Looks wet all day Sunday, and most of our ride-generating members are unfortunately otherwise engaged on Saturday. But Paul has the morning free and will mount an early-morning jaunt described below. Masks recommended for meet-up spots, stores & restaurants, but optional while riding. Vaccinated riders only. Tokyo Bay Cruise V Only 20 spots left on our fifth marine venture, a three-hour evening potluck booze cruise on Tokyo Bay. So if you’ve been procrastinating, now’s the time to secure your place ...Continue Reading
April 20th 2023 MDT
*SPRING!*This weather is so good that it would be a crime /not/ to go out cycling. (Hoo boy, did we (okay, I) judge it wrong last weekend, getting us caught not only in the rain, but in a monstrous thundershower, with HAIL thrown in just to make it more fun!) The temps this weekend will hover around 20 degrees, the skies will be clear, and the wind manageable. So, I’m looking at an easy Odaiba run on Saturday and an intermediate Tama River loop on Sunday.Note: if a lot of these rides seem the same to you, it’s bec ...Continue Reading
April 13th 2023 MDT
BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS …is the theme this weekend. Saturday looking exceedingly wet, but on Sunday the rain is forecast (as of right now) to let up between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. So let’s take the long way out to the beach at Odaiba for a brew or two. Masks recommended for meetup spots, stores, etc. Optional while riding. Vaccinated riders only. The Boat for our June 3 Tokyo Bay cruise is about half full. So don’t be putting off reserving your place on deck. Full details in attached, printable flyer. I’ll cut off ...Continue Reading
April 11th 2023 MDT
Sorry*...for the midweek mailing, but the weather is going to be so perfect Thursday that I just need to get out there and pedal a bit. Saturday’s forecast is for rain. That will stop early Sunday morning, so there’ll be a ride in the afternoon.Thursday’s ride is just a little keep-fit jaunt out to the beach at Odaiba. Join me if you can get a few hours off. Carpe diem!PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS RIDE so we don’t have to wait around for people to maybe show up.Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. About 30km ...Continue Reading
April 6th 2023 MDT
Drizzzzzzzzle The damp weather looks set to continue through Saturday, but Sunday, at 18 degrees, sunny and low winds, makes for a perfect cycling day. So perhaps a Tama loop ride. Masks recommended for meet-up spots, stores, etc, but optional while riding. And please bring along a reusable eco-bag for your convenience store lunch. We’re pretty serious about this. Vaccinated riders only. Tokyo Bay Cruise The boat is steadily filling up for our June 3 Tokyo Bay Cruise, and I will cut off reservations when it gets full ...Continue Reading
March 30th 2023 MDT
🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 This is the weekend we’ve been waiting for, after being rained out last week. There should be plenty of blossoms left, so on Saturday let’s go out to our traditional spot at Oi Futo Central Park and do some appreciating of nature’s ephemeral beauty. Then on Sunday an Odaiba Plus ride. Masks optional but recommended for meet-up spots and stores. Bring a reusable eco-bag for any convenience store purchases. Vaccinated riders only. Good time to sign up for the upcoming Tokyo Bay Cruise. See atta ...Continue Reading
March 23rd 2023 MDT
NO *SURPRISE*It looks as if this wet weather will be with us for a few more days, so no rides and no cherry blossom parties planned for this weekend. If by some unpredictable miracle it clears up by Sunday, I’ll send a note Saturday night. Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
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