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
October 6th 2019 MDT
Important and Imminent: Mailing List ResetThis mailing list has become full - if you’re reading this, you’re one of 500 subscribers. However, we know that half of you lurkers aren't in Japan any more, and half of those that are don’t actually have a functioning bicycle or any plans to actually join our rides. This means new people who want to join cannot do so. Mike is going to reset the mailing list later today. Everyone will receive a new invitation. If you don’t need our ride announcements, please ignore the inv ...Continue Reading
October 3rd 2019 MDT
Riders et al,*Saturday* Peter will lead a leisurely hill-climb out Tossaka, Kazahari and Nippara way, and I’ll do our usual Odaiba beginners’ jaunt.Sunday* is of course our annual BBQ picnic. The deadline for registering for this ride has passed, but a select few can be added given sufficient grovelling. Saturday — Odaiba Beginners'*Start at the Grand Hyatt at 11:00 p.m.for an easy 30km lope out to the magical beach in the bay for a brew or two.Back by 2:30 or so. Leader: me. 090-5813-6721S ...Continue Reading
September 29th 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *"Half-Fast Cycling" <bulletin@PROTECTED>Subject: *[HFC] Gourmet Italian BBQ Ride*Date: *September 24, 2019 at 6:26:29 PM GMT+9To: *"Half-Fast Cycling Subscriber" <bulletin@PROTECTED>Gourmet Italian BBQ Ride BBQ Reservations*HI ALL! JUST A NOTE TO REMIND YOU THAT THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S 10/6 PICNIC IS WEDNESDAY.Time to stop procrastinating. The weather will likely be okay. Stefano has lots of shelters that can be set up. ht ...Continue Reading
September 29th 2019 MDT
Hi bikers,We’ve been having some trouble getting our mailings out, mostly to Hotmail users. 25 were bounced back on last Friday’s ride notice. But only four on yesterday’s test mailing.If you use hotmail, it might be a good idea to re-subscribe to Half-Fast with a different email address.If you don’t get a ride notice on any given Friday, contact me by email hfpadrone@PROTECTED or call 090-5813-6721.Reservations needed for this Sunday’s BBQIP -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
September 29th 2019 MDT
This is a test. Please ignore. -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
September 26th 2019 MDT
Bikers*Five rides* on offer this weekend, weather permitting. Saturday*, James will start things off with an early-morning beginners’ jaunt to Jonan Jima, and I’ll follow that up with an intermediate-level Tama River loop. And Peter is doing something he calls “hills out west.” Then on Sunday* I’ll do an easy jaunt out to Odaiba and Francois will do his Yamanashi “fruit line.”Be on the alert for rain cancellation notices.Meanwhile*, I just sent a revised invitation for next Sunday’s BBQ ride. Please reserve by Fri ...Continue Reading
September 26th 2019 MDT
Stefano’s Annual *Gourmet Italian BBQ Picnic!*On October 6th*, a Sunday, we’ll mount up and ride out to Wakasu Park (out by the Dinosaur Bridge) for Stefano’s annual feast. For ¥5000 you get all you can eat of delicious grilled beef, pork, chicken and homemade Italian sausage, along with several salads and pastas and plenty of sodas, beers and wine (we of course never drink and ride). Kids 8 to 15: ¥2000, under 8: free. To maximize participation*, we do this ride in two stages. The first group leaves t ...Continue Reading
September 24th 2019 MDT
Hungry Half-Fasters!*Autumn is here and that means it’s time forStefano’s Annual *Gourmet Italian BBQ Picnic!*On October 6th*, a Sunday, we’ll mount up and ride out to Wakasu Park (out by the Dinosaur Bridge) for Stefano’s annual feast. For ¥5000 you get all you can eat of delicious grilled beef, pork, chicken and homemade Italian sausage, along with several salads and pastas and plenty of sodas, beers and wine (we of course never drink and ride). Kids 8 or over: ¥2000, under 8: free. To maximize parti ...Continue Reading
September 19th 2019 MDT
Half-fasters all *First, thanks to Mike (and James) for again keeping things running during the long, hot, summer. I’ve no friggin’ idea what the weather will do this weekend, but here’s what I have planned:Saturday looking a bit less wet than previous forecasts this week, so let’s do an Odaiba beginners’ jaunt. And Monday I think we can get in a late-start Tama Loop. No other rides have been proposed, but watch this space for additional adventures and/or cancellation messages.Saturday Odaiba beginners'*Start ...Continue Reading
This mailing list is announce-only.
Subscribers to this mailing list receive information on rides and social events with Half-Fast Cycling (Tokyo). Mail volume is kept to a minimum - usually once a week, although there may be last-minute changes that require an additional message from time-to-time.
We will never give away or sell your information without your express consent.