November 23rd 2019 MDT
Housebound bikers*As the forecast is for the rain to end about noon Sunday, let’s humbly leap into the breach and do a quick, keep-fit ride to Odaiba,Start time ->>> 1:00 p.m. <— from the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills. 30km, easy pace, back by 4:00 at the latest.IP — 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
November 21st 2019 MDT
Soggy Cyclists*Alas, after three glorious weekends of fine autumn weather, our luck has run out. It will get better, and won’t really get cold until after Christmas, but this weekend looks like a washout.That said, and knowing the fickleness of the weather this time of year, I MAY* do a quick run to Odaiba on Sunday if it dries up a bit. But look for a note Saturday evening is that is to happen. HF Bonenkai*Meanwhile, reserve December 11 for our bonenkai year-end party at The Pink Cow in Akasaka. http://www.t ...Continue Reading
November 14th 2019 MDT
Autumn bikers*The weather this fine fall weekend looks like a reprise of the last: 18-19 degrees and mostly sunny. So we’ve three rides on offer so far. I’ll do the usual Odaiba run on Saturday and a Tama loop on Sunday. And Francois will head out to Hakone on Saturday. Half-Fast Bonenkai*Our bonenkai year-end party is set for Wednesday, December 11th at the Pink Cow in Akasaka. Order from the menu of fresh and healthy entrees; wine by the bottle, full bar. We’ll start at around 7:00. http://www.thepinkcow.co ...Continue Reading
November 7th 2019 MDT
Noble cyclists*This weekend we have four* rides on offer. Saturday* James will take an early-starting group out to Jonan Jima (Haneda) timed to get back in time for the usual Odaiba run, and Pater has a Tsuru hill climb in mind. Sunday a reprise of last week’s outing to Kasai Rinkai seaside park. There’s a half-marathon along the Tama. I know. Runners, right?Saturday — SLOW and EARLY Jonan beginners’*Meet in front of the Grand Hyatt at Roppongi Hills at 0730 sharp* for a 30 km ride out to our usua ...Continue Reading
October 31st 2019 MDT
Bikers!*Fine autumn cycling weather this weekend. (about 18 degrees, some rain Sunday), so lets put foot to pedal and take advantage of it.I’ll lead the usual Odaiba easy ride on Saturday, while Peter has something planned out Kazahari Rindo way. Sunday it may rain sporadically. And for the Monday holiday I’ll do a little run out to Kasai Rinkai.Saturday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for our traditional 30-km ride out to the beach in the bay. Back by 2:30 at the latest. Forec ...Continue Reading
October 26th 2019 MDT
Tomorrow’s forecast light rain is not supposed to come until 6 or 7 p.m., so I think we can get a Tama River ride in before that. High of 21, cloudy.Intermediate-level. 55km, easy but fast. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. Alternate rendezvous points: KFC in Ebisu @ 11:30, Intersection of Kan-Nana and Komazawa-Dori @ 11:45, Komazawa Park @ noon, bridge at Futako-Tamagawa (Kanagawa side) @ 12:20, Gas Bashi @ 12:45 or 1:00. Long break at Jonan Jima seaside park (across from Haneda) at 1:30 or 2:00 ...Continue Reading
October 24th 2019 MDT
Soggy cyclists*This weekend, Saturday looks fine (high of 24, 20 percent chance of rain), but the weather jury is still out on Sunday. So I’ll do our usual Odaiba jaunt on Saturday. Possibly a Tama loop on Sunday as well, but I’ll wait for Saturday afternoon for an updated Sunday forecast and send a separate notice then if it’s a go. Reiterating last week’s note:* We’re having sporadic problems getting these messages to everyone. If you or other members you may know don’t get a ride notice by say 3:00 each F ...Continue Reading
October 17th 2019 MDT
Bikers*Note: We’re having sporadic problems getting these messages to everyone. If you or other members you may know don’t get a ride notice by say 3:00 each Friday, even one saying there will be no rides, do the following.1. Check your junk mail folder.2. Contact me directly at hfpadrone@PROTECTED and I will forward that week’s note. 3. If you’re using Hotmail, consider registering with another addressSaturday* looking pretty wet. But Sunday* I’ll do a jaunt out to Kasai Rinkan seaside park and Francois is h ...Continue Reading
October 13th 2019 MDT
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October 10th 2019 MDT
Between the raindrops*No one, perhaps wisely, has offered any other rides this wet weekend. So I’ll go with a modified version of our usual destinations. A Tama loop on Sunday, and a run out to Odaiba on Monday, weather permitting. Sunday Tama Loop*The mega-typhoon will have passed, and it will be clear if probably kind of windy. Watch for debris on the bike paths and possible flooded areas. The Tama will be running pretty high.Intermediate-level. 55km, easy but fast. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at ...Continue Reading
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