August 11th 2022 MDT
We don’t mind*a little rain…*…but draw the line at a typhoon. So Saturday is, literally and figuratively, a wash. Sunday will be dry but with a “feels like” high of 38, so I’m going to schedule a night ride out to Odaiba, when it’s a little cooler and the sun has set.Please note: Especially new members: Masks up* for meet-up spots and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding. Bring an eco-bag *for lunch purchases. Half-Fast frowns on single-use plastic bags.VACCINATED RIDERS ONLY****Sunday Evening Odaiba R ...Continue Reading
August 6th 2022 MDT
Sunday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy 30-km lope out to the magical island in the bay for a brew or two. Back by 2:30 at the latest.There could be a little drizzle. Prepare accordingly.Masks up, please, for meet-up spots and stores, etc. Optional while riding. The leader will be James. sw08023@PROTECTED Mobile: 090-2874-4848IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
August 4th 2022 MDT
Summer Cyclists*First of all a huge thanks to James, Paul and Mike for running the club in my absence. A job well done.This weekend looks dry enough to get in some rides, and we have three on offer (or maybe two).James will do an early-morning jaunt to Jonan Jima on Saturday (29 degrees and cloudy), and I’ll offer a Tama River loop.Sunday very possibly a beginners’-level Odaiba ride, The forecast Sunday is 31 degrees with possible showers in the afternoon, but only for a few hours and not more than a 36- ...Continue Reading
July 28th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,With the recent surge in COVID cases in tokyo, we need to be especially careful. Please bring a face mask and wear it when we meet up or stop. And observe social distancing on breaks, like sitting on the lawn out at Odaiba rather than crowd around a few tables. VACCINATED RIDERS ONLY, PLEASE.Kind request: Please contact our ride leaders 30min before the ride starts if you want to meet at alternative points. If you are running late, please call on their mobile number.Saturday Tama (James)Meet at the Grand H ...Continue Reading
July 21st 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,Our weather bureau forecasts a high 33 degrees in Tokyo on Saturday so our ride leaders have put up 3 rides to soak up the sun.As always mask up for meet-ups and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding. extra water bottle if you intend to do the tougher rides.Saturday Jonan Jima (James)Meet at the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at 06:30 a.m for an easy 30-km loop out to watch the airplanes fly in/out of Haneda airport across the waters. Suitable for beginners.Start: Grand Hyatt RoppongiDate: 23-July-20 ...Continue Reading
July 14th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,Just one for this weekend. We will try to squeeze the ride in between the rain clouds.Sunday Tama Loop, (James)Intermediate-level. 55km, easy, medium speed. 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 park (across from Haneda) at 1:30 or 2:00. Convenience s ...Continue Reading
July 9th 2022 MDT
*Sunday Early Tama Loop, Ebitorigawa Variation (Paul)*Weather for Sunday is looking good. High of 30 Celsius, some cloud, some sun but no rain.Tama Loop, but this time we'll do the Ebitorigawa variation where we stay on the Tama River all the way down to Haneda and then cut through the Asahi Ebitorigawa Park and on to Jonajima from there. *Start is earlier than usual:* *Leaving **Komazawa Park west entrance* (near Mr Farmer) @ *11.00 sharp*, bridge at Futako-Tamagawa (Kanagawa side) @ 11:15, Gas ...Continue Reading
July 7th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,“La Niña”Unfortunately it looks like weather patterns are pretty messed up. Rainy? Cloudy? Sunny? Best to just look out of the window!Nevertheless, our ride leaders have put up 2 rides for saturday and more if the weather holds. As always mask up for meet-ups and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding.Saturday Jonan Jima (James)Meet at the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at 06:30 a.m for an easy 30-km loop out to watch the airplanes fly in/out of Haneda airport across the waters. Suitable for be ...Continue Reading
July 1st 2022 MDT
I was still half asleep when I sent the below. As some of you helpfully pointed out, the Odaiba ride is on Saturday evening (which is the 2nd July) and the early Jonanjima ride is on Sunday morning (which is 3rd July).Hello Bikers. Heat*: It is getting hot. Please top up your water bottles, refrain from drinking too much alcohol (!) and, if you feel unwell on a ride, tell the ride leader rather than struggling on. We would rather short cut and get back early than have medical emergencies.You will need working ...Continue Reading
June 30th 2022 MDT
Hello Bikers. Heat*: It is getting hot. Please top up your water bottles, refrain from drinking too much alcohol (!) and, if you feel unwell on a ride, tell the ride leader rather than struggling on. We would rather short cut and get back early than have medical emergencies.You will need working lights for the Odaiba ride.And the usual eco-bag request, helmets compulsory stuff.The cycling menu, is as follows:**Saturday 1st July MORE CIVILISED EVENING ODAIBA RIDE*I will do a standard ride on Saturday evening to Odai ...Continue Reading
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