*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

*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

*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

*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

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

*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

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

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

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

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