August 19th 2021 MDT
*We've probably all been getting a little cabin fever recently, so now that the forecast is good, let's stretch our legs.**We're keeping clear of Odaiba as they are preparing for the Paralympics and our usual route is partially blocked, so it's going to be more west side for a few more weeks.**So we can offer 3 rides on Saturday – the brave (or foolish) might even manage two of them - and 1 ride on Sunday, as follows:**Saturday VERY EARLY Jonanjima Ride***James will do his standard "Beat the heat!" summer ...Continue Reading
August 12th 2021 MDT
Occasional thunderstorms, frequent showers*…is all we are seeing on the weather forecasts for the weekend. Therefore we are not scheduling any rides for now.However, there MIGHT be some clear weather on Saturday late afternoon/early evening in which case I might do a ride starting in Setagaya - if so, I will send out a further mail at the time.So while you are not out riding, why not think about what rides YOU would lead if you were to volunteer? It would be great if we could expand the list of potential ride lead ...Continue Reading
August 6th 2021 MDT
Dear Bikers2 Typhoons conspire to spoil our weekend but Paul and I have planned 2 rides to put some klicks in before the downpour.Enjoy! James-------------------------------------“JONAN-JIMA BEAT THE TYPHOON RIDE”Departure: 7-August 0630JST sharpStart: Grand Hyatt RoppongiPrerequisite: WATER, HELMET, FACEMASK (ALWAYS ON UNLESS EATING)Pace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30kmDetails: Come one, come all. Early ride, non-stop ride down to Jonan Jima and back before the sun starts baking the tarmac. Return to Grand Hyatt by 9.30A ...Continue Reading
July 30th 2021 MDT
Hello BikersJames here filling in for Don.Afraid Paul is out of town and I have to work both days this weekend.Paul might post something on Saturday evening when he is back.That said, do go out and enjoy the weather.James -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
July 22nd 2021 MDT
I have re-checked the weather forecasts and the previously threatened rain/thunderstorms seem to have been deferred until later in the week. So…*IN ADDITION TO *the morning ride to Enomoto Farm previously notified, we can offer up:Saturday Night Jonan Ride*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 5:00 p.m. for an unhurried 30-km ride (beginner level) out to Jonan Jima seaside park, across from Haneda Airport, via the Port Store combini where refreshments may be purchased. Back by 8:30 or so. Make sure your bike lam ...Continue Reading
July 21st 2021 MDT
Hello BikersJames here filling in for Don.Here is something to kick off the long weekend.“JONAN-JIMA BEAT THE HEAT RIDE -- AGAIN”Departure: 22-July 0615JST sharpStart: Grand Hyatt RoppongiPrerequisite: WATER, HELMET, FACEMASK (ALWAYS ON UNLESS EATING)Pace: Easy, beginnersDistance: 30kmLeader: James (090-2874-4848)Details: Will it get any hotter?!. Early ride to kick off the long holiday! We’ll take a leisurely standard Half-Fast route ride down to Jonan Jima and back by 9.00AM.--------------------------------“ICE ...Continue Reading
July 17th 2021 MDT
Sunday 18th afternoon Tama River (Paul)Avoiding the heat, we will do a modified version of our ever-popular ride along the Tama River. Start at Komazawa Park's west entrance at 4:30 p.m. We’ll take an easy pace out to the river where we will stop at Futakobashi briefly to pick up any west siders. (by 5.00 p.m. latest please). We'll trundle down the river to Haneda, through Asahi Ebitori Park (brief bathroom break) and on to Showajima (avoiding the construction at the entrance to the Omori Furusato-no-Hama ...Continue Reading
July 15th 2021 MDT
Hello Bikers. Paul here, standing in (with James) for Don while he’s traveling in the USA. This weekend we have some rides for you that are definite for Saturday but only a maybe for Sunday. Details are below - please contact the respective ride leader if you have questions about a ride.A few things first, though:Leading rides*: You can lead a ride, if you want to. Please note that as people take long overdue (post-vaccine) vacations, there may be days when neither James nor Paul are available. We normally send a p ...Continue Reading
July 15th 2021 MDT
Summer Bikers,*I’m off on Sunday for three months of pedaling my ass around eight western states and two Canadian provinces.In my absence, James and Paul will be shouldering ride-planning duties. Many of our usual rides will take place, plus a variant or ten. Any and all members are encouraged to lead rides. Just get your information (distance, elevation, degree of difficulty, start/end time and place, duration, and most importantly, beer stops) to James sw08023@PROTECTED or Paul santiburipaul@PROTECTED ...Continue Reading
July 9th 2021 MDT
Sent from my iPad Air 5Begin forwarded message:*From:* Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>*Date:* July 9, 2021 at 2:58:35 PM GMT+9*To:* Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>NIGHT*RIDE!*Pleased was I to note a dry day coming up Saturday. Less so when I saw the high would be 32C with a “feels like” temp of 36! This is dangerously hot to be out in the sun pedaling vigorously. But I had been wanting to do a night ride before I leave for the States next weekend, so here we go. If you’re less susceptible to hot, muggy we ...Continue Reading
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