*IT WILL BE**COOLER!*But not until next weekend and then only marginally so. We’ll see. WAY too hot for daytime rides this weekend, with Saturday’s high forecast to be 37. It will still be 33 at 600 p.m., but with the sun setting, a ride to Odaiba seems doable. Sunday I’m otherwise engaged.Don’t forget to RSVP* for our salute to visiting Half-Fast charter member Bruce Paine on September 24. Location and details to be determined by how many are coming. *Saturday Odaiba Night Ride*Start at the Grand Hy ...Continue Reading

NOTHING*...I can do about this heat. But we still need the exercise and socializing. And beer. So a repeat of last week’s night rides, Odaiba on Saturday night, Jonan on Sunday. G’Day, Mate*Also, a valued Half-Fast charter member, Bruce Paine from Down Under, will be in town on September 24th. If you know him, you know a great mate. If you don’t, you should. I’m putting together an evening of revelry for him, the venue to be determined by how many people want to join. Maybe the Pink Cow or Hobgoblin. ...Continue Reading

BACK*…into the darkness. I was just walking around doing some errands, and it’s too hot even for /that/. So, with apologies to those who don’t enjoy the (cool) cover of darkness, I’m looking at a  pair of night rides this weekend. Saturday Odaiba Night Ride*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a dazzling, 30-km jaunt out to the magical island in the bay for a brew or two at the beach. Back by 9:00 at the latest. *Sunday Jonan Night Ride*Start at the Hyatt at 6:00 for another 30 ...Continue Reading

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

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

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

“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

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

*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

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