Frustrated riders, *I’m going to go out on a limb here and schedule a night ride to Jonan Jima this evening. If one of those elusive “scattered thundershowers” catches us, well, we’ll get a little wet. Better than sitting home and eating.Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m.. 30 km, back by 9:00 or so. Pray to the Thunder Gods.Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

James will do a 6:00 am Odaiba ride Sunday from Hyatt. Sent from my iPhone -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

Sweaty cyclists*This weekend is kind of at the mercy of the weather. James will do a very early run out to Jonan on Saturday morning. In the evening, I’ll ask the thunder gods to hold off until later so we can get in a combination short night ride/sayonara party without getting too wet. Our friend Martin Rowse is leaving soon and has invited us to the Canal Cafe in Iidabashi ( https://www.canalcafe.jp/about-us?fbclid=IwAR1ru_vZrGWP8LWxRWvWLu5MOLPkbEnqfiyXhWXVd6d0oGX89H2xPhMhgnE ) for a brew or two. It’s a big ...Continue Reading

Night Riders!*That sounds so cool. This weekend we will continue our heat-beating tactics with a pair of evening rides and one very early jaunt. The temps are forecast to be as high as 38 degrees (before the “feels like" bump), so I really don’t recommend strenuous exercise during the middle of the day. James will do a very early ride to Jonan Saturday morning, and I’ll follow that in the evening with one to the Dinosaur Bridge out by Wakasu Park. Sunday night a ride to Odaiba. Make sure your bike lamps ...Continue Reading

Too damn hot*…to ride in the noonday sun. Sure, cycling is beneficial both physically and mentally, but what good is that if you risk sunstroke? It’s going to be as hot as 35 degrees this weekend. So we’ll beat the heat with two NIGHT RIDES and one very early morning ride. So make sure your bike lamps have fresh batteries and we’re good to ride gently into the night.Masks up, pleaseSaturday - Jonan Beat the Heat Ride. *Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 a.m. SHARP*. (not a typo; a.m.)Bring: wa ...Continue Reading

Sweltering cyclistsIt’s getting too hot to enjoy biking during the heat of the day, so I’m planning a NIGHT RIDE this Saturday. Advance notice so you can plan to join.Start at 6:30 p.m. from the Grand Hyatt.Full bulletin Friday.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

What is that thing, anyway? I don’t quite know what to make of it. The weather maps are showing a string of this odd thing for the next several days. What can it be? Can the monsoon really be over? Before you rejoice, though, be reminded that now the hot water starts. Anyway, we’ll reprise the two rides that were rained out (sort of) last weekend. It’s going to be 30-31 degrees, so slow and easy and stay hydrated. And put on plenty of sunscreen. Masks up, please. Saturday Odaiba Beginners’ Start at the Grand Hyat ...Continue Reading

Unfortunately, the “changeable” weather has changed against us. Today’s Tama/Jonan rides cancelled as well.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

The previously forecast light shower around noon has devolved into heavy thunderstorms, so today’s Odaiba jaunt is a no—go.Tomorrow’s two rides still on, however.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading

Hot Riders*MASKS UP, PLEASESaturday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy lope out to the beach in the bay for a convenience store picnic. 30km. Back by 2:00 or 2:30. The forecast as of this minute has a brief thundershower at around noon. Since the temp will be hovering around 30-32 degrees, this should be viewed as a refreshing sprinkle. Back by 2:30 at the latest. Leader: me.Sunday Haneda Beginners’*Start at the Hyatt at 11:00 for another easy 30km ride ...Continue Reading