June 21st 2019 MDT
Between the Raindrops*While the forecast is for “showers” both Saturday and Sunday, we’ve been fooled before by forecasts of rain that doesn’t come.. So I’l pencil in the usual Odaiba jaunt on Saturday and a Tama River loop on Sunday. Watch for cancellation notices by 9:00 a.m. both days, but I really don’t care if we get a little rained on. Need the exercise. This will be my last chance to ride with you guys until mid-September, as I’m off Saturday next for ten weeks of wandering (and biking) around the US a ...Continue Reading
June 14th 2019 MDT
Sunday 16 JuneYabitsu by rindō (and more)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30269183?beta=falseStarting from the north exit of Hadano station (Odakyū Odawara line) at 8:30. (This is the start time, not a meet-up time.) Not so long, and not so much climbing: 73 km, +1600m.From Hadano, we will go up Yabitsu -- but not by the regular way (which is a bit of a slog) but instead partly via rindō (rather steep in places). We will go down to lake Miyagase via R70 and around a flat rindō to Miyagase dam. Finally, we'll climb Hanbara ...Continue Reading
June 13th 2019 MDT
Well. *Saturday is a complete wash-out, with cold rain all day. Sunday looks better, albeit a tad windy.I have NO rides to offer and NO one else has come up with anything, so a big ZERO on the rides this weekend. I’m sure, however, that there’s someone out there willing to lead a Sunday jaunt (I am otherwise socially engaged). Let me know and I’ll pass it on soonest.Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
June 11th 2019 MDT
Hi folksIt’s been a long time, and enough people have asked about the dazzling, eccentric, asymmetric Half-Fast jersey, so let’s make some more.Details are here:https://halffastcycling.com/jerseys/index.htmlJust short- and long-sleeve jerseys. Personally I would like jacket, gloves, cap etc., but we have to get big_ numbers to do those items. “OMG I want one! What do I do?”*Send email to mike2@PROTECTED (don’t just hit reply to this message)_, and tell me who you are and what you want, in what size(s ...Continue Reading
June 10th 2019 MDT
Thirsty and/or hungry bikers*I’ve just reserved the big table at Hobgoblin SHIBUYA for our June meeting on Wednesday the 12thThis is a time when we gang and dine, swill wine talk about bikes and see what each other looks like without the shades, helmets and bike togs. We start rolling in at about 7:00.Map, menu, etc. at http://hobgoblin.jp/%E2%80%8Bホブゴブリン渋谷/CheersIl Padrone, 090-5813-6721 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
June 8th 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *Peter Evans <another.peter.evans@PROTECTED>Subject: *Re: This weekend*Date: *June 8, 2019 22:10:04 JSTTo: *Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>Cc: *Salvatore Salvino <salvatoresalvino@PROTECTED>, Mike Sims-Williams <mike2@PROTECTED>, Francoise Bouteille <lancos@PROTECTED>, Nuiko Nuiko <nuikok@PROTECTED>, Takashi Ikeda <takashi.ikeda@PROTECTED>, Brian Johnson <briankimiko@PROTECTED>, Andrew Welford <welford@PROTECTED>, Kelvin Maung <kelvi ...Continue Reading
June 7th 2019 MDT
Nice dry bikers*Don’t you just hate it when you don’t plan a ride because of a wet forecast and then it doesn’t rain?Well, to be sure it rains tomorrow let’s plan a *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 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 sea ...Continue Reading
June 6th 2019 MDT
Happy Tsuyuu to yoooooo!*Well, the rainy season seems to have arrived, and I have no rides planned for this weekend. Though I might consider a Tama River loop for Sunday if the forecast improves. Look for a note Saturday night if that happens. Peter Evens, a braver man than I, however, is planning a Sunday ride.Tokyo Bay Cruise aftermath.*Thanks to all who came a-cruising last Saturday. A great success. Anyone lose a grey woman’s hoodie? I have it. Sunday — Isehara Yabitsu clockwise (if weather perm ...Continue Reading
May 31st 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *Salvino Salvatore <salvatoresalvino@PROTECTED>Subject: *Re: Sunday?*Date: *May 31, 2019 16:24:04 JSTTo: *Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>Cc: *Salvatore Salvino <salvatoresalvino@PROTECTED>Sunday — Odaiba Beginners’*Easy ride (the usual 30-km jaunt) out to Odaiba for a beer at the beach, and keeping in mind that many of you will be recovering from the Tokyo Bay Boat Cruise the night before. Start at the Grand Hyatt in front of Roppongi Hills at 11:00. Back by 2:3 ...Continue Reading
May 30th 2019 MDT
Bikers*Three rides up this Saturday; none for Sunday as yet; and a heads-up for one of Francois’s two-day rides next weekend.James will do an early-start Arakawa loop that may or may not meet up with my usual Odaiba ride, and Oneris will take a group out Okutama way.Tokyo Bay Cruise IV Update*The boat’s full. Those who have signed up please be sure you know where to go to catch the boat. Saturday — James: Arakawa Loop*Departure from Roppongi Hills Grand Hyatt 8:45 a.m sharp*.70 km. Go past the Imperial ...Continue Reading
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