May 28th 2020 MDT
Our Prime Minister*…has lifted the country-wide state of emergency, including Tokyo. That doesn’t mean things are back to normal, but I think we can consider taking properly distanced rest stops and venturing into convenience stores (read: beer). But we’ll keep our faces covered for the time being. So two rides this beautiful weekend, the usual hop out to Odaiba on Saturday and a Kasai Rinkai adventure on Sunday. Saturday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills for an easy 30-km lope out to th ...Continue Reading
May 21st 2020 MDT
Pent-up pedalers*Much like last weekend, Saturday looking wet, but Sunday much nicer, so…a Modified Tama River Loop. *Jonan Jima seaside park is apparently closed, so we’ll not be heading out that way, shortening the ride to about 50km. Non-stop save for a few potty breaks. As usual, face masks mandatory* at all times, and keep a two meter distance when stopped.This will also serve as a sayonara ride for six-year member Chris Cornwall, who’ll be heading back to Chicago next week. Thanks, Chris! The detai ...Continue Reading
May 14th 2020 MDT
Riders*Saturday looking quite wet, but Sunday much better at 27 degrees and sunny.So a beginners’ plus jaunt out to Kasai Rinkai seaside park, near Disneyland. No stops (save once at a toilet), face masks to be worn at all times, and keep a distance of two meters when stopped. Sunday Kasai Rinkai Beginners’ Plus*So named as it’s half again as far as our beginners’ rides. I’m going to tweak this one a bit, perhaps even go out to the Dinosaur Bridge. Start at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills. Distance ...Continue Reading
May 8th 2020 MDT
Bored bikers*Exercise is one of the few ways we have to battle the ills of isolation, so I’m offering two quick, out-and-back rides this weekend. NO rest stops (eat breakfast), NO convenience stores, NO trains and saddest of all, NO post-ride pubs.Face masks will be used at all times. When stopped, keep a two-meter distance.Any socializing/chatting will be done while riding.Saturday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a non-stop 30-km ride to Odaiba and back. R ...Continue Reading
April 28th 2020 MDT
Whereas:*1. The physical, mental and immunological benefits of exercise are undeniable2. Sunlight kills viruses3. It’s boring biking aloneI think we can partially resume our weekend rides, with the following restrictions:The rides will include NO rest stops, NO convenience stores, NO trains and saddest of all, NO post-ride pubs.Way it’s gotta beFace masks will be used at all times. When stopped, keep a two-meter distance.Any socialising/chatting will be done while riding.A few of us rode last weekend and it was a ...Continue Reading
April 24th 2020 MDT
Stir-crazy bikers*I’ve been doing solo runs out to Odaiba and Kasai Rinkai these past few weeks, and occasionally on weekdays, as the vehicular traffic levels are way down.Now, of course I would never suggest an organized ride in these times, but if there were anyone at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills when I pass by there at 11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (sharp; no grace period), I think it’d be okay to follow me. Good for the mind, body and immune system. NO breaks, NO convenience stores, NO socializing except whil ...Continue Reading
April 9th 2020 MDT
Bikers*Half-Fast will be shutting down operations until further notice.That said, exercise is a proven way to boost one’s physical and mental health, and probably the immune system as well, so please keep on biking. Just not in groups for a while. Stay healthyIl Padrone -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
April 3rd 2020 MDT
Sunday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy, 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Convenience store break, back by 2:30 at the latest. Leader: Sal,090-7816-4612 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
April 3rd 2020 MDT
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April 3rd 2020 MDT
The loneliness of the *social-distanced cyclist*If I have to stay home another weekend I’m going to punch someone. So we have two rides planned for Saturday (none Sunday). Jack will take a group of ambitious riders willing to take a long train ride on a lengthy hill-climb, and I’ll keep things exciting closer to home with a beginners’ ride out to Odaiba.But please observe social-distancing common sense. Riders MUST bring a face mask and wear it at the meet-up and during breaks. But not necessarily while riding. An ...Continue Reading
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