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
June 23rd 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,“The heat is ON”Weather forecasts for the weekend predicts glorious sun so our ride leaders have arranged 3 rides. 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 08:00 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: 25-June-2022Time: 0800JST (10min wait time)Pace: easy ride, beginners paceP ...Continue Reading
June 16th 2022 MDT
Hello bikers,Weather forecasts for the weekend predicts cloudy/sunny so our ride leaders have planned a few rides out.As always mask up for meet-ups and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding.Saturday Arakawa (James)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 short stop then over to Odaiba (Skipping Wakasu park) to grab Emi's chickenStart: Grand Hyatt RoppongiDate: 18 ...Continue Reading
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
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