January 28th 2020 MDT
Half-FastersApropos of nothing, some of us are gathering at Hobgoblin Shibuya tonight to watch Ramblin’ Steve Gardner play some blues. Drop by for a drink or three.IP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
January 23rd 2020 MDT
Peripatetic pedalers*Sunday looking cold and wet, so I’l limit my riding to a quick keep-fit jaunt to Odaiba on Saturday.Saturday Odaiba Beginners’*High of 10, mostly sunny. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay where the serve beer at the beach. Back by around 2:00.Ciao for now,Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721P.S. Those of you who wonder what I get up to during my frequent, months-long absences from Tokyo: Check out a few new posts at http://notro ...Continue Reading
January 18th 2020 MDT
Mike here. It’s been raining/snowing all day and temperatures are going to drop to freezing in some countryside areas tonight. The risk of ice, accident and injury in the hills is too great, so I’m postponing the ride for another time. Sorry if anyone’s disappointed.Don’s Tama Loop ride (below) should still be on, though.=Mike=Sunday Tama River Loop*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 ...Continue Reading
January 16th 2020 MDT
Snowy cyclists Saturday is pretty much out for cycling; even if the cold rain and even snow stop, a high of five degrees is too cold for me to enjoy. But there are two rides offered for Sunday (9 degrees, sunny). I’ll do a standard intermediate-level Tama River loop, and Mike has a moderate hill-climb planned out Shibusawa way. But first: Major Birthday Party coming up I have succeeded in booking the Hobgoblin Irish pub in Roppongi for my birthday revelry on Sunday, February 23rd (the following Monday is a holiday) ...Continue Reading
January 9th 2020 MDT
Winter Bikers!*Due to social commitments, this weekend I’ll reprise last week’s two short rides; Saturday to Odaiba and Sunday to Jonan Jima. I’ve nothing planned for Monday, as I have to work. If anyone wants to lead a ride, notices will be forwarded as soon as I get them from you.*Saturday Odaiba Beginners’ *Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a little stay-fit romp out to the magical island in the bay. Back at about 2:00. Leader: me.Sunday Jonan Jima Beginners’*Another short ...Continue Reading
January 2nd 2020 MDT
New Year Bikers*This weekend just a pair of beginners’ rides from me, Odaiba on Saturday and Jonan Jima on Sunday, and Akira is doing a joint down on the Miura Peninsula on Saturday.But first, this from Mike:*We had a great turnout for the New Year’s Day Yamanote Ride. If you want to see photos, here are Mike’s and Ryann’s. Saturday Odaiba Beginners’ *Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for a little stay-fit romp out to the magical island in the bay. Back at about 2:00. &nb ...Continue Reading
December 31st 2019 MDT
New Year’s Day Yamanote Adventure*Each January 1st it is our tradition to ride around the Yamanote loop, stopping twice for grub and beer. As usual, the plan is for Brian to lead the ride and Mike to dash around taking photographs. Here’s a route map, although there will be some minor tweaks due to construction work.Meet: *Wednesday *1st Jan (of course), 9:15 at Ebisu Station; the koban /by the bottom of the ATRE escalator. [here]* Stop peeling those mikan/.* Recov ...Continue Reading
December 29th 2019 MDT
The Last Ride*…of the year anyway. We don’t normally schedule rides on weekdays, but then those weekdays are rarely the last day of the year and unseasonably warm. Tuesday's weather is forecast to be sunny with a high of 18 degrees! I’m not making this up. To me, it’s impossible to ignore this. Consider this ride a preemptive measure against all the overindulgence you have planned for the evening. Tuesday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km jaunt out to the ...Continue Reading
December 27th 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *Paul Barry <santiburipaul@PROTECTED>Subject: *Sunday ride*Date: *December 28, 2019 15:13:06 JSTTo: *Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>Reply-To: *Paul Barry <santiburipaul@PROTECTED>I will do a (mini) Tama loop on Sunday 29th, but starting from Komazawa Park (west entrance) at 11 a.m. and ending back there. Will be going via Haneda/Chronogate to Jonanjima. Total distance probably 45-50 kms or so. Pace will be recreational. It will be a little cooler than today (but dry) ...Continue Reading
December 26th 2019 MDT
Felice anno nuovo, ciclisti!*Saturday* I’ll do the regular keep-fit beginners’ jaunt out to Odaiba. Too many bonenkai to ride on Sunday*, but on Wednesday*, Brian will once again launch into our traditional New Year’s Day Yamanote Line Loop ride.Saturday Beginners’ Odaiba.*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km lope out to the beach. Back by around 2:00. Leader: me.For the Yamanote ride, I’ll let Brian fill you in:New Year’s Day Yamanote Adventure*Each January 1st it is our traditio ...Continue Reading
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