February 3rd 2022 MDT
I’m*getting*shot*…this afternoon (booster), so I will take a break from cycling this weekend in case there are any side effects. But James has humbly leapt into the breach to lead our usual Saturday ride out to Odaiba. Bundle up.Masks up, please, for meeting spots, stores, etc., optional while riding. Please bring proof of vaccination.*And an eco bag in case we stop at a convenience store.Our favorite beach bar can’t sell us beer due to COVID emergency regs, but they don’t mind if we bring our own.Saturday Odaiba J ...Continue Reading
January 29th 2022 MDT
Sorry for the late notice, but I’m canceling todays ride to Jonan. As little as two hours ago the forecast was for some sunshine this afternoon. Looks like that’s not happening, and it’s just to cold to do this without that little radiant heat. Sorry for the inconvenience.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
January 28th 2022 MDT
Sunday Jonan*NOTE LATER START TIME*.Sunday Jonan Jima *Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at >>> 1:00 p.m. <<<<. *It will be three degrees warmer than our usual start time and les windy and maybe sunnier. 30km, easy pace Back by about 4:00. We’ll get to the beach at about 2:30, so riders starting from western Tokyo should plan accordingly. Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
January 27th 2022 MDT
JUST *THE *ONE*…ride this weekend, our usual Saturday joint out to Odaiba. Possibly a short Jonan run on Sunday but not inked in yet.Masks up, please, for meet-up spots and stores, etc., otherwise optional while riding.Saturday Odaiba Jaunt*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km lope out to the beach by the bay. Our favorite beach bar can’t sell us beer due to “quasi-emergency” measures, but they don’t mind us bringing our own. Back by 2:00 or so.That’s all I ...Continue Reading
January 20th 2022 MDT
THIS*WEEKEND*….looks pretty much like last weekend, weather wise (10 degrees and sunny Saturday, 9 degrees and mostly cloudy Sunday, with little wind), so a reprise of last week’s keep-fit rides. Odaiba on Saturday and Jonan on Sunday (though the latter may be cut short if there’s no sunshine). And oh, the forecast right now for next/ weekend is rain or even snow, so let’s get in some pedaling while we can. Masks up, please, for meeting places and stores, optional while riding (but recommended considering ...Continue Reading
January 13th 2022 MDT
We’ll see*…weather similar to last weekend this week, just a tad colder but mostly sunny. And less icy.If the cold mornings are deterring you from getting out of bed and onto a bike, be informed that last weekend was terrific biking weather, especially out at Odaiba where we shelter in the sunshine in the lee of the beach bar. This week we’ll keep to our typical winter pattern, which is two short, keep-fit rides, One to Odaiba and the other to Jonan Jima. It’s very important ...Continue Reading
January 6th 2022 MDT
Well*THAT*was *FUN*But I’m guessing most of the snow will have melted off by the weekend, and the weather looks clear with little wind and temps of as high as 8 on Saturday and 12 on Sunday. So a few rides to keep those biking muscles in proper shape. Be very careful for icy spots, which can show up in shady areas.Masks up, please, for meeting spots and stores, etc.; otherwise optional while riding. And bring an eco bag for your convenience store lunch. Saturday Odaiba Jaunt*An easy, 30-km lope out to our ...Continue Reading
December 30th 2021 MDT
Felice*Anno*Nuovo*I’d say something like, “Next year has GOT to be better than this last one,” but that’s exactly what we were saying a year ago, wasn’t it? Whatever. Get you shots and we’ll keep riding.Saturday is of course Brian’s Yamanote Line New Year’s ride, as detailed in a note sent out a few days ago. I’ll post it again at the bottom of this letter, and note that Matt will lead a group out to the Shinagawa starting point from the Grand Hyatt, leaving at 7:30. On the 2nd, I’ll do our usual Oda ...Continue Reading
December 27th 2021 MDT
New Year’s Day Yamanote Adventure*Each January 1st it is our tradition to ride around the Yamanote loop, stopping twice for grub and beer. With the slight relaxations of the COVID-19 mitigation rules, Brian is planning to lead the ride and Mike may dash around taking photographs. We have recently learned that Ehukai Beach, closed for over a year due to the Olympic brouhaha, will celebrate its grand reopening on New Year’s Day, so to join in that, I have modified the route. Instead of going counter clockwise, w ...Continue Reading
December 23rd 2021 MDT
Happy*Saturnalia!*While of course it’s a time for family, remember that it’s important to get in a little exercise to counter all that holiday overindulgence. Could save your life.So I’ll do a quick, keep-fit, Christmas Day ride for those away from your families this year (or those who just want to be for a few hours). The weather will have a few early morning showers, but fine later, with a high of 14. While the forecast for Sunday is sunny, the high will be only 5 degrees, and that’s TF c ...Continue Reading
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