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
April 26th 2022 MDT
NOBLE BIKERS*I’m off Sunday for a few months across the pond. In my absence, Mike (Il Padrino, mike2@PROTECTED ) will be in charge of all Half-Fast policy decisions and of course all things web-related.The rides will be coordinated by Paul* ( santiburipaul@PROTECTED 090-4755-7761 ) and James* ( sw08023jp@PROTECTED 090-2874-4848 )A few guidelines:Anyone can lead a ride.* Simply write down the start/end points and times, distance, degree of difficulty and, most importantly, beer sto ...Continue Reading
April 21st 2022 MDT
IT LOOKS LIKE*…Sunday will be the wet one this weekend, at least as of this writing. The forecast may improve, but right now it looks too iffy to plan a ride. So Saturday it is. This time I’d like to propose a hybrid ride, using parts of the Kasai Rinkai run and the old standard Odaiba ride. Also, I’m off to the USA next weekend. I’ll send a note early next week on how the club is to be run in my absence. Masks up, please, for meet-up points and stores, etc. Otherwise optional while riding. Bri ...Continue Reading
April 14th 2022 MDT
BETWEEN*THE*RAINSTORMS*Getting a break this weekend from a wet April. The usual Odaiba run on Saturday (14 degrees but cloudy). On Sunday (18 degrees and sunny) I have afternoon commitments, so a short Jonan Jima Plus ride, which Paul will lengthen (see below).Masks up, please, for meet-up spots and stores, etc., otherwise optional while riding. Bring an eco-bag as we frown on single-use plastic bags. Bring proof of vaccination. Saturday Odaiba Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m ...Continue Reading
April 7th 2022 MDT
GORGEOUS*…is what the weather will be this weekend, with highs in the low to mid 20s and lots of sun (put on the sunscreen!/). Low to moderate winds.So our usual visit to Odaiba on Saturday, and on Sunday a little trip to the “Dinosaur Bridge.” 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 Odaiba Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy 30-km lope out to our little ...Continue Reading
April 2nd 2022 MDT
Due to the obviously deteriorating weather situation, I’ll call off today’s Jonan Ride. Next weekend, however, looks fabulous!IPSent from my iPad Air 5 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
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