October 6th 2021 MDT
Greetings, cyclists!*I’m back from my travels,* duly vaccinated, quarantined and ready to ride. Please read the following, especially newcomers.First, a huge thanks* to Paul and James for the great job of keeping things rolling in my absence. We all owe them a beer. Okay, two.And I just wanted to offer a refresher course* on what Half-Fast is... and what it isn’t.When I started this club* 18 years ago, it was to offer, as the name doubly implies, a not-so-serious place for those not/ training for a 200-km race to ...Continue Reading
October 1st 2021 MDT
Hello bikers,***Looking out the window, it doesn't look so good now, BUT our weather forecasters have a different view and they**are predicting sunny and warm. So we ride on...***....and a reminder that although the state of emergency is officially lifted, we now have a “Tokyo rebound counter measure announcement” in place so keep the masks on for now*.**Paul***Saturday Odaiba (Paul)*We will do a ride to Odaiba mostly along the traditional route. Round trip 30-35 kms and gentle pace so suitable for beginners. ...Continue Reading
September 23rd 2021 MDT
**Hello Bikers,****Looks like another weekend of nice autumnal weather. A few light showers midday Saturday but**not enough to curtail the fun.****So we are riding and, in preparation for handing back to Don (who has arrived in Japan and is currently**quarantining), our routes are reverting back to a more regular menu.****We are still respecting the state of emergency protocol on masks etc.****Paul and James****Saturday — Arakawa Early Bird Special (James)*25-September-2021.Departure from Roppongi Hills Grand Hyat ...Continue Reading
September 22nd 2021 MDT
Thursday holiday ride. - Jonanjima RideJames will do his end of summer ride tomorrow 23-SEP-2021 Start: Grand Hyatt Roppongi Time: 0700JST sharp (no wait time) Pace: Easy, beginners Distance: 30kmDetails: Come one, come all. Early ride to start the autumn. We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima. Return to Grand Hyatt by 9.30AM. Masks, eco bags, helmets as usual.Mobile: 090-2874-4848, email: sw08023jp - atmark - yahoo.co.jp -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any t ...Continue Reading
September 18th 2021 MDT
Monday is Respect for the Aged Day and Phil has offered a ride out to the Tama River and beyond.**Monday Early Long ride (Phil)**Start at the Grand Hyatt Roppongi at 8:10 sharp*,Down to the Tamagawa Green Space BBQ Area at the foot of the Futago Bridge (Rt 246) to depart at 9:00.Along the Tamagawa (west) to the Fuchu Yotsuya Bridge (Rt 20,Yaenkaido) to go south (if anyone wants to meet there, let me know -- should be around 10:00-10:15).Down to Kamimizo, then west to Aikawa to start a climb up Kyogatake hill/mtn ( ...Continue Reading
September 16th 2021 MDT
*Hello bikers,****Very wet on Saturday but better on Sunday after some early morning showers. **Sunday Mid-day Tama River Upstream (Paul)*Sunday will dry-ish but cloudy, so we ride along the Tama River. However, due to rain on Saturday our normal downstream route may well have partially flooded section so we will be heading UPSTREAM for a change.*Start at Komazawa Park's west entrance at 11.40 a.m.* We’ll take an easy pace out to the river where we will stop at Futakobashi briefly to pick up any west ...Continue Reading
September 9th 2021 MDT
*Hello bikers,****The different weather forecasters have differing views on this weekend but, according to the good folk at weather underground, the worst of the rain seems to have gone away. However, there may be some occasional light showers so riders might want to pack a light rain jacket just in case.**We can offer 1 ride on Saturday and 2 rides on Sunday, as follows:* *Saturday Mystery Ride (Paul)*Sounds rather exciting, doesn’t it? We’ll *try* and do a ride to Odaiba but I don’t know what parts are ...Continue Reading
September 2nd 2021 MDT
*We're probably all a bit sick of this rain but unfortunately the weather forecast for this weekend**is looking poor.****A few riders may wish to try and dodge the raindrops and get a bit of pedalling in but it doesn't**look predictable enough to justify a group ride where folks have to ride to a central meeting point**and take a predetermined route.****So we're giving up for this weekend.****Good luck to those willing to brave the elements and I hope we can get something for next weekend.****Paul*************** -- Than ...Continue Reading
August 26th 2021 MDT
*Hello Bikers,Looks like another weekend of hot but rain-free weather. Saturday has afternoon highs of 34C sowe will avoid the peak by going out early, late or both. Sunday is forecast to be a little cooler (max 32C)with some cloud cover but we will still make an early start.Paul and James****Saturday 28th — Jonanjima Early Bird Special (James)*Start from the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at *>>>> 6:30 a.m. SHARP <<<<*Bring: WATER, HELMET, FACE MASK, ECO BAGPace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30kmDeta ...Continue Reading
August 20th 2021 MDT
Dear BikersFor the early birds. Added the start time too for tomorrow's early ride.Cheers, James*Saturday VERY EARLY Jonanjima Ride*****James will do his standard "Beat the heat!" summer ride on Saturday morning.Start: Grand Hyatt RoppongiTime: 0630JST sharp (no wait time)Pace: Easy, beginners Distance: 30km Details: Come one, come all. Early ride to beat the heat! We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back before the sun starts baking the tarm ...Continue Reading
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