August 11th 2025 MST
TOMORROW*…is the second Wednesday of the month, the day when Half-Fasters traditionally gather at a funky little art bar in Akasaka called The Pink Cow https://www.thepinkcow.com/ to talk bikes and biking and to see what we look like without the helmets, goggles and cycling togs. Excellent burritos and a variety of beverages. Vegan options. We start rolling in at around 7:00 p.m. *Wednesday Midweek Odaiba*Me and Mac going to head out to Odaiba Wednesday. 31 degrees and dry. Start at the Gran ...Continue Reading
August 7th 2025 MST
COOLER**TOMORROW*Only by a degree or two at a forecast 32, but with only 50 percent humidity and even a few clouds. So I’d like to emerge from the nighttime darkness and do a 30-km day ride to Odaiba. And we can exercise a little adaptability if it’s not too unpleasant after we cross the big bridge and extend the ride to a 45-km Odaiba Plus. We’ll decide en route. Rain is forecast for the next several days.*Saturday Odaiba (Plus)*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km (45-km) jaunt out to t ...Continue Reading
August 7th 2025 MST
COOLER**TOMORROW*Only by a degree or two at a forecast 32, but with only 50 percent humidity and even a few clouds. So I’d like to emerge from the nighttime darkness and do a 30-km day ride to Odaiba. And we can exercise a little adaptability if it’s not too unpleasant after we cross the big bridge and extend the ride to a 45-km Odaiba Plus. We’ll decide en route. Rain is forecast for the next several days.*Saturday Odaiba (Plus)*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a 30-km (45-km) jaunt out to t ...Continue Reading
July 31st 2025 MST
“CHANGEABLE” *It’s the word weather forecasters use when they have no friggin’ idea what’s going to happen. I’ve been monitoring Saturday’s daytime temps all week and watched them range from a frigid 30 degrees up to a lethal 36. So sorry/not sorry, we’ll again fall back on a beat-the-heat night ride Saturday evening out to Odaiba.Saturday Night Special*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for an easy, 30-km jaunt out to the magical island in the bay. Even more magical by night. Beach bar sn ...Continue Reading
July 23rd 2025 MST
35**DEGREES*Is way too hot to bicycle safely, or enjoyably, for that matter. But we still need exercise. (And social interaction. And beer,) So it’s back into the darkness this weekend with a pair of night rides. I know some don’t like riding at night, but we’ve little choice.*Saturday Night Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a brilliant 30-km jaunt out to the beach by the bay for a brew or two and perhaps a beach bar snack. Stunning views guaranteed. Back by 8:30 or so.*Sunda ...Continue Reading
July 17th 2025 MST
*PRETTY*HOT*…this weekend, so please take all necessary precautions, drink a lot of water, use sunscreen and rest when you need to (Mama Morton).Saturday night I’ll do a short but dazzling beat-the-heat jaunt out to Odaiba, and Sunday Brian will celebrate being 80+ years old with an 80+ km loop ride up the Tama with lots of interesting side bits.Next HFC burrito-fest at the Pink Cow, August 12. Mark your calendars.*Saturday Night Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a lovely 30-km ride ...Continue Reading
July 10th 2025 MST
COOLING*DOWN*…a little this weekend, with Saturday’s high forecast to be a frigid 28 degrees. So we will emerge from the darkness and do a daytime Odaiba Plus ride as well as one of James’s early morning Jonan jaunts. Nothing currently planned for Sunday. Thanks to all who showed up for last night’s burrito-fest at the Pink Cow. Next meetup, August 13. Mark your calendars.Saturday Early Jonan*Hook up with James at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. (*SHARP*! James don’t wait for nobody) f ...Continue Reading
July 9th 2025 MST
*A *REMINDER* That TONIGHT is the second Wednesday of the month, the time when all good Half-Fasters descend on The Pink Cow, a funky little art bar in Akasaka that serves excellent burritos https://www.thepinkcow.com/ to talk about bikes, biking, bike repair, bike maintenance, buying bikes, selling bikes, and God, the universe, and the essence of truth. We start rolling in at around 7:00 p.m. Since I’m looking to get out of Japan for a few months soon, this may be my last chan ...Continue Reading
July 8th 2025 MST
*A *REMINDER*That tomorrow is the second Wednesday of the month, the time when all good Half-Fasters descend on The Pink Cow, a funky little art bar in Akasaka that serves excellent burritos https://www.thepinkcow.com/ to talk about bikes, biking, bike repair, bike maintenance, buying bikes, selling bikes, and God, the universe, and the essence of truth. We start rolling in at around 7:00 p.m.Since I’m looking to get out of Japan for a few months soon, this may be my last chance to gang and d ...Continue Reading
July 4th 2025 MST
*TOO *HOT**FOR *DAY RIDES* With the temps this weekend (34-35) decidedly rising above our comfort range, we’ll offer a few heat-beating rides during the cooler times of the day. Saturday James will go out to Jonan Jima at 7:00 a.m., and I’ll head for Odaiba that evening at 6:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, a night ride to Jonan. And don’t forget our monthly burrito-fest on Wednesday the 9th. *Saturday Morning Jonan * Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. *sharp*&nb ...Continue Reading
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