June 11th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,***The weather forecast is showing rain until 9 a.m., a brief window of clear weather, and then scattered**thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not really suitable for trying to fit a group ride in with folks coming **from all over Tokyo and beyond so we'll pass this time. ****However, if it's not too bad I'll probably head out solo from Setagaya after 9 so if there are any fellow **nutters who don't mind *getting wet (or turning round and going home at short notice) and want to*try and meet, ...Continue Reading
June 9th 2022 MDT
WET! WET! WET! Rainy season is upon us BUT Saturday's weather forecast says "CLOUDY".Paul is putting up a ride but may cancel tomorrow (by 0900JST) if it really starts to pour.Saturday Odaiba+, (Paul)Meet at the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a departure by 11.15 a.m. Dropping by Emi's cafe at Ehukai Beach for lunch. Probably about 30 kms round trip, slow pace, suitable for beginners.Departure: 11-June 1100JST (15min wait time)Start: Grand Hyatt RoppongiPrerequisite: WATER, HELMET, RAINC ...Continue Reading
June 2nd 2022 MDT
Warming up now, high of 26 on Saturday and chance of rain on Sunday afternoon.Paul will do a slightly modified Odaiba on Saturday and James will squeeze in a morning ride before the rain comes in.Masks up, please, for meet-ups and stores, etc (optional while riding) and an eco-bag for your combini purchases.Saturday Odaiba+, (Paul)Meet at the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a departure by 11.15 a.m.. Ride will be a little different from the normal Odaiba as I plan to add an extra mini-loop via ...Continue Reading
May 26th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,***The weather forecasts are good for** Saturday and Sunday. We'll do a ride out to Odaiba on Saturday as the **recent rain has meant we haven't been there for a while.**On Sunday, it's time to go to Jonanjima BUT please note the early start and when James says "sharp" he *means it!****Masks please for combini/close contact but not needed for riding. Eco bags for combini visits. Helmets **o*f course and for anything *else the ride leader's word is final. **S*unscreen ...Continue Reading
May 19th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,***The weather forecasts are a little mixed for this weekend and there might be a few showers in the **morning of both Saturday and Sunday. However with light rain jackets and a bit of luck *we should be able *to get rides in. Which is good because we have a lot to offer this weekend! Please note the early starts*for the rides offered by Martin and Peter.****Masks please for combini/close contact but not needed for riding. Eco bags for combini visits. Helmets **o*f course and for anythin ...Continue Reading
May 12th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,***Looking out the window, it doesn't look like the rain is ever going to stop, BUT our weather forecasters have a different view and they *are predicting that the rain will start clearing on Saturday afternoon.****( Let's hope the weather is better on the Nihon-kai side as a number of our HFC colleagues will be furiously pedalling around Sado Island this weekend. )****For those staying in Tokyo, Saturday looks too wet but Sunday is looking ridable.****Paul****Sunday Early Tama Loop, Ebitorigawa Variat ...Continue Reading
May 5th 2022 MDT
Looks like rain on Saturday so only rides on Sunday.Please masks up for meet-ups and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding. Bring an eco-bag for your combini purchases.Sunday Tama River LoopIntermediate-level. Easy pace. 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 side) @ 12:20, Gas Bashi @ 12:45 or 1:00. Long break at Jonan Jima seaside par ...Continue Reading
May 3rd 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,The weather forecast for Thursday is looking good so I'm going to go up the Tama river to Takahata Fudo (in Hino City) to buya new "Kotsu Anzen Omamori" to keep me safe for another year.Takahata-fudo temple (Tokyo Prefecture) - Let's travel around Japan! (travel-around-japan.com)If you plan on joining but are running late, call me on my phone - I don't use Messenger on my phone and email cantake time to arrive.Paul*Thursday 5th - Early Takahata Fudo (Paul)*We will meet at *9.30 a.m. (sha ...Continue Reading
May 1st 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,I am watching the weather closely but (fingers crossed) it's not looking too bad for the rest of the week...so I'll offerup a Lake Tama for now. Might add something later for Thursday - toying with a trip up to Takahata Fudo to renewthe o-mamori that have been keeping me safe ...Given that the weather can be changeable at this time of year, please check the forecasts and dress appropriately. Incase of rain I may cancel so check emails before leaving home.If you plan on joining but are running late, ca ...Continue Reading
April 28th 2022 MDT
Passable weather on Saturday so only 1 day to get a tan.2 rides on Saturday.Masks up, please, for meet-ups and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding. Bring proof of vaccination and an eco-bag for your conveini purchases.Saturday ARAKAWA LOOP (Don's route, slightly earlier start)Departure from Roppongi Hills Grand Hyatt following Don’s famous arakawa route through Tokyo to the Arakawa river.Then downstream to Tokyo Bay before crossing over to Kasai Seaside Park for a pitstop then over to Odaiba (Skippin ...Continue Reading
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