May 16th 2019 MDT
Bikers!*Just three rides this fine weekend. I’ll do the usual Odaiba jaunt on Saturday* and a Tama loop on Sunday*, and Kelvin is inviting you along on a KIWL training ride on Sunday*. Tokyo Bay Cruise Update*The boat’s full. If you’ve been putting off signing up, you’ve waited too long. A select few more will be admitted with sufficient abject grovelling and/or outright bribery (expensive Italian reds seem to work). Those wishing to pay in advance (recommended) can do so at 11 a.m. at the Hyatt Saturday or Sunday ...Continue Reading
May 9th 2019 MDT
A wealth of choices!*No fewer than EIGHT rides on offer this fine weekend. Let’s get right to it. Tokyo Bay Cruise IV Update*But first, be aware that the Kevin Johnson Memorial Tokyo Bay Cruise is now two-thirds full. I will cut off registration at 90 people. Saturday — Brian: "Suffering is Joy Supreme”*Lunatic Fringe Crack of Dawn StartIwase-Tsuchiura-around Kasumigaura-Tsuchiura-Iwase 210 km flat (or perhaps a 170 km variation)Train schedule 5:46 Lv Ueno (Utsunomia-sen) Aim for the front of the tr ...Continue Reading
May 7th 2019 MDT
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May 7th 2019 MDT
A reminder*…that tomorrow is our monthly meeting, this month at The Pink Cow in Akasaka.http://www.thepinkcow.comChef Andy, that amiable aussie, is coming in especially for us, so let’s have a good turnout. Andy makes a variety of healthy, tasty dishes in addition to his signature burrito. Starts at around 7:00TBC IVThe Tokyo Bay Cruise IV is already half full, so stop your procrastinating and sign up. I will cut off participation if it gets too full. Reserve now by emailing me or calling 090-5813-6721. This is th ...Continue Reading
May 3rd 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *Joe Wein <joewein@PROTECTED>Subject: *Nippara via Kazahari Rindo on Sunday*Date: *May 4, 2019 9:46:39 JSTTo: *Mike Sims-Williams <mike2@PROTECTED>, Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>, HFC <bulletin@PROTECTED>Don and Mike,Tomorrow (Sunday, 5/5) I'll be riding to the lime stone caves atNippara via the Kazahari Rindo (forest road) and then back to Okutamaand down to Ome:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27396183Pictures from the ride one year ago (2018-05-05):https://photos ...Continue Reading
May 2nd 2019 MDT
Sunday 5 May: Ashigara, Mikuni, Dōshi*(yes, a near-repeat of what had been planned for the 2nd)We set off at 08:00 from the north exit of Shin Matsuda station (OH41;Odakyū Odawara line) up to Ashigara pass, down to Ashigara, up toMikuni pass and lake Yamanaka, and then a long and almostuninterrupted gentle descent via Dōshi-michi to your choice of stationfor a train ride back home. Expect views of an extinct volcano andmuch else. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29878811?beta=falseRide with GPS says there's a total of 227 ...Continue Reading
May 1st 2019 MDT
Bikers, *If you’re feeling as stir-crazy as I am with all this rain, you’ll agree that it’s time to get out and do some pedaling.I’ll do an easy Odaiba ride on Friday and an intermediate jaunt to Kasai Rinkai on Saturday. No plans for Sunday yet, but may do something easy on Monday.Friday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy 30-km lope out to the beach for a beer. Back by 2:30 or so. Leader: me.Saturday Kasai Adventure*Start at the Hyatt at 11:00,. head out to Kasai Rin ...Continue Reading
May 1st 2019 MDT
Around Kasumigaura**I rode up to Kasumigaura last weekend and was impressed with the newly improved cycling route around the second largest lake in Japan. It is flat but fairly long (130 km or so.) The early start is an attempt to out fox the wind and have a tail wind both ways.Bike bag, water bottle, helmet, sunscreen, spare tire/tube, pump required. Some food recommended.Friday, May 3Lv Ueno at 5:50, ar Tsuchiura 6:59 (Joban-sen Rapid for Toride) - Change trains at Abiko at 06:20 Lv Ab ...Continue Reading
May 1st 2019 MDT
Hi, all you cycling guys and gals, *Most of you remember our monthly meetings at The Pink Cow in Roppongi. We’d gather to lift a glass or two and chat about all things bicycle. And the real draw was Chef Andy’s hearty home cooking, notably his burritos. That Cow has closed now, and a smaller one opened in Akasaka. It’s too small to employ a full-time chef, but Andy’s coming in especially for us on May 8th, Wednesday of next week.I’m hoping we can get enough people to show up to justify this command appearance ...Continue Reading
April 30th 2019 MDT
Begin forwarded message:From: *welford <welford@PROTECTED>Subject: *Re: This weekend*Date: *May 1, 2019 14:32:25 JSTTo: *Don Morton <hfpadrone@PROTECTED>Apologies, Don.There's a typo in my original message, so it would be good if you could send out the following sometime before tomorrow morning. Sorry to be such a doofus.Andrew********The weather forecast is looking at least OK, so the Futako to Enoshima ride is ON!Please note that the phone number in the original announcement is wrong. In case of delay or c ...Continue Reading
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