August 15th 2019 MDT
Sunday 18th August - Waterfall out West (Akira/Peter)Waterfall, maybe pizza, maybe icecreamFrom Takao we go southwest to Ebira-sawa waterfall; then ENE to Hashimoto. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30837704 Only 76 km; and according to RwGPS only 1800m of climbing, and in reality a lot less than that because the RwGPS calculation ignores bridges and tunnels. No long, exhausting ascents; no long, rim-sizzling descents.Ebira-sawa waterfall is pretty substantial: see https://www.nobuhito. ...Continue Reading
August 9th 2019 MDT
Sweltering cyclists...Here are a couple of rides for the weekend, offered by intrepid ride leaders.If you can lead a ride on Monday the Holiday, please let me know! If you have questions about the rides below, please contact the respective ride lead.=Mike=Saturday 10 August - Yabitsu (because you can't have too much of Yabitsu) (Peter/Akira)Yes, Yabitsu and more, with considerable shade. Only 71 km, only 1700m of climbing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30775331We set off at 08:00 from outside the 7-11 just d ...Continue Reading
August 1st 2019 MDT
To Tomin No Mori, or possibly beyond… (Jeff)Depart from Roppongi Hills in front of the Grand Hyatt at 6:30 AM sharp, with a second meeting spot on the Kawasaki side of the bridge near Futago Tamagawa at 7:25 AM.Will ride up the Tama River path, then west on some back roads and paths, after which we will climb to Tomin No Mori. (Note: recumbent climbing speed for me, so hopefully you can wait for the ride leader at the Tomin rest stop!) Based on rider preferences, we could return back down the hill and ride ba ...Continue Reading
July 25th 2019 MDT
Three rides now planned for Saturday… if you’re concerned about go/no-go because of typhoon etc., please contact the leader of the ride.Saturday 27th Takao and Back (Jeff)*Jeff will lead a ride on Saturday to Takao-san, then back to Tokyo.8:30 AM departure from the customary meeting spot in front of the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi HillsAlternatively, riders can join on the Kawasaki side of the bridge at Futago-Tamagawa for a 9:25 AM departure up the Tama River pathLunch at the ramen shop after an easy climb to the pass.&nbs ...Continue Reading
July 25th 2019 MDT
Saturday 27th Night Odaiba (Matt)*If you’ve never cycled the super city after dark before, it’s a whole new experience. Start in front at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. We’ll take an easy pace out to the beach on the bay, which is extra magical (and cooler) at night. 30 km round-trip. Back by 9:00 or so.Please make sure all your bike lamps are charged or have fresh batteries. Ride Leader: Matt D,Mobile: 070-4328-2837E-mail: ministermatt@PROTECTED—If you have other ride offers for ...Continue Reading
July 18th 2019 MDT
Hello bikers. Our heroic ride leaders have the following offerings for this weekend:Saturday 20 July - Hills Out West (Peter/Akira)Out west to Gongenyama-tozan-guchi, and then south and east via Tenjin pass and some other hillocks and Dōshi-michi:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30551884?beta=falseIt adds up to about 96 km and about 2200 metres of climbing. Wait at the tops and the turnings.We'll set off at 08:30 from outside the 7-11 that's just downhill from the north exit of Takao station (no, not Takao- ...Continue Reading
July 12th 2019 MDT
A couple of rides for Saturday. Maybe Odaiba on Sunday, depending on the weather. Nothing for Monday yet, although that looks like the day with the best weather forecast at the moment. Let me know if you can lead a ride! =Mike= Saturday 13 July: Arakawa / KSP (Matt) Meet at Roppongi Hills Grand Hyatt at 10 a.m.Departure at *10:10* a.m.50 km. Go through Tokyo to the Arakawa. Then downstream to Tokyo Bay before crossing over to Kasai Seaside Park and around to Odaiba. Return to Grand Hyatt around 2pm.Inter ...Continue Reading
July 9th 2019 MDT
Hungry Bikers!Tomorrow is the second Wednesday of the month, when we traditionally - although of late somewhat irregularly - gather in a bar or retaurant to eat, drink and chat about stuff (but not US or UK politics).I've booked a table at the Hobgoblin in Shibuya, which is alongside the Keio Inokashira Line station on the 3rd floor above a 7-Eleven convenience store. Gather from 7.00 p.m.http://hobgoblin.jp/%E2%80%8Bホブゴブリン渋谷/Notes:(1) I'm told that they'll be showing a rugby match on the TV. Not to worry - if we g ...Continue Reading
July 6th 2019 MDT
Kazahari ride: postponed; NOT tomorrow (Sunday 7 July) The weather forecast says that tomorrow will be rainy rather than drizzly. I think that the advertised ride would be wet and cold, so it's called off. (Maybe, just maybe, we'll do it on Monday 8th. That will depend on the weather forecast, etc. If you're free and interested, then ask:peter.evans.somewhere@PROTECTED .) -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
July 4th 2019 MDT
Kazahari Rindo: Akira and PeterSunday 7 July, PROVISIONALLY: Kazahari rindō and more -- a cool ride in the hills Thermoregulation via wide-area sprinkler may end soon; let's enjoy it while we can.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30451344?beta=false -- yes, 83 km, and 2400 metres of climbing. Waiting at the tops. Setting off at 08:15 from the 7-11 across the road from Musashi-Itsukaichi station. Suggested train: the ホリデー快速あきがわ1号 (Horidē kaisoku Akigawa ichigō), which is the front one third -- the car(riage)s with the highe ...Continue Reading
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