July 23rd 2025 MDT
35**DEGREES*Is way too hot to bicycle safely, or enjoyably, for that matter. But we still need exercise. (And social interaction. And beer,) So it’s back into the darkness this weekend with a pair of night rides. I know some don’t like riding at night, but we’ve little choice.*Saturday Night Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a brilliant 30-km jaunt out to the beach by the bay for a brew or two and perhaps a beach bar snack. Stunning views guaranteed. Back by 8:30 or so.*Sunda ...Continue Reading
July 17th 2025 MDT
*PRETTY*HOT*…this weekend, so please take all necessary precautions, drink a lot of water, use sunscreen and rest when you need to (Mama Morton).Saturday night I’ll do a short but dazzling beat-the-heat jaunt out to Odaiba, and Sunday Brian will celebrate being 80+ years old with an 80+ km loop ride up the Tama with lots of interesting side bits.Next HFC burrito-fest at the Pink Cow, August 12. Mark your calendars.*Saturday Night Odaiba*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a lovely 30-km ride ...Continue Reading
July 10th 2025 MDT
COOLING*DOWN*…a little this weekend, with Saturday’s high forecast to be a frigid 28 degrees. So we will emerge from the darkness and do a daytime Odaiba Plus ride as well as one of James’s early morning Jonan jaunts. Nothing currently planned for Sunday. Thanks to all who showed up for last night’s burrito-fest at the Pink Cow. Next meetup, August 13. Mark your calendars.Saturday Early Jonan*Hook up with James at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. (*SHARP*! James don’t wait for nobody) f ...Continue Reading
July 9th 2025 MDT
*A *REMINDER* That TONIGHT is the second Wednesday of the month, the time when all good Half-Fasters descend on The Pink Cow, a funky little art bar in Akasaka that serves excellent burritos https://www.thepinkcow.com/ to talk about bikes, biking, bike repair, bike maintenance, buying bikes, selling bikes, and God, the universe, and the essence of truth. We start rolling in at around 7:00 p.m. Since I’m looking to get out of Japan for a few months soon, this may be my last chan ...Continue Reading
July 8th 2025 MDT
*A *REMINDER*That tomorrow is the second Wednesday of the month, the time when all good Half-Fasters descend on The Pink Cow, a funky little art bar in Akasaka that serves excellent burritos https://www.thepinkcow.com/ to talk about bikes, biking, bike repair, bike maintenance, buying bikes, selling bikes, and God, the universe, and the essence of truth. We start rolling in at around 7:00 p.m.Since I’m looking to get out of Japan for a few months soon, this may be my last chance to gang and d ...Continue Reading
July 4th 2025 MDT
*TOO *HOT**FOR *DAY RIDES* With the temps this weekend (34-35) decidedly rising above our comfort range, we’ll offer a few heat-beating rides during the cooler times of the day. Saturday James will go out to Jonan Jima at 7:00 a.m., and I’ll head for Odaiba that evening at 6:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, a night ride to Jonan. And don’t forget our monthly burrito-fest on Wednesday the 9th. *Saturday Morning Jonan * Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. *sharp*&nb ...Continue Reading
July 3rd 2025 MDT
*TOO *HOT**FOR *DAY RIDES* With the temps this weekend (34-35) decidedly rising above our comfort range, we’ll offer a few heat-beating rides during the cooler times of the day. Saturday James will go out to Jonan Jima at 7:00 a.m., and I’ll head for Odaiba that evening at 6:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, a night ride to Jonan. And don’t forget our monthly burrito-fest on Wednesday the 9th. *Saturday Morning Jonan * Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. *sharp*&nb ...Continue Reading
July 2nd 2025 MDT
*TOO *HOT**FOR *DAY RIDES* With the temps this weekend (34-35) decidedly rising above our comfort range, we’ll offer a few heat-beating rides during the cooler times of the day. Saturday James will go out to Jonan Jima at 7:00 a.m., and I’ll head for Odaiba that evening at 6:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, a night ride to Jonan. And don’t forget our monthly burrito-fest on Wednesday the 9th. *Saturday Morning Jonan * Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. *sharp*&nb ...Continue Reading
July 2nd 2025 MDT
*TOO *HOT**FOR *DAY RIDES*With the temps this weekend (34-35) decidedly rising above our comfort range, we’ll offer a few heat-beating rides during the cooler times of the day. Saturday James will go out to Jonan Jima at 7:00 a.m., and I’ll head for Odaiba that evening at 6:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, a night ride to Jonan. And don’t forget our monthly burrito-fest on Wednesday the 9th.*Saturday Morning Jonan *Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 7:00 a.m. *sharp* for a quick 30-km run out to th ...Continue Reading
June 27th 2025 MDT
*BE **CAREFUL **OUT THERE* The summer heat can be dangerous. Don’t overdo, keep hydrated and rest if you need to. This weekend I’ll offer a heat-beating night ride to Odaiba on Saturday and a short jaunt to Jonan Jima on Sunday. Also on Saturday, Peter will do a Yabitsu hill climb. *Saturday Night Odaiba* Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 6:00 p.m. for a dazzling 30-km night ride out to the beach on the bay. Quite a sight. Back by around 8:30. ...Continue Reading
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