Half-Fast Mike
Lanterne Rouge-et-vert
- May 22, 2007
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Cordial Half-Fast invitation to Ride!
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Half-Fast-Ride-Utsunomiya-to-Tokyo-2009
Above is my revised route between Utsunomiya and Tokyo (or the other way round), extended by 10km to make a full Century ride. That's 160 km or 100 miles.
To commemorate (?) crashing into a mate on Wednesday and scuffing my $400 Assos cycling pants, I plan to do this route on Sunday. Forecast is currently 10% chance of rain, partly cloudy, light tailwind, and a max. temperature of 16 degrees C. Perfect!
Course: A few km of Tokyo until we cross the Sumida River. After that, 90% of the ride is on riverside cycle paths. Almost completely flat! Taking in Sendahorigawa, Arakawa, Nakagawa, Kasai Seaside Park, the entire Edogawa, lunch (and beer) at Keyaki-chaya next to Sekiyado Castle if they're open, then Tonegawa, Watarasegawa, Omoikawa, Sugatagawa, and Tagawa. Abundant opportunities to bail out by train. Juicy gyoza (and beer) at Kirasse for those who make it to the end.
Tempted? Last time we did this we ran into a huge storm. Twelve riders started. Only six finished.
Depart from the Grand Hyatt at 08.00 sharp, Sunday 15th Feb. Bring your helmet, lights, bike in proper working order, and bike bag. It will be cold in the morning, but much warmer later, so please layer your clothing appropriately.
Train back to Tokyo from JR Utsunomiya offers a choice of Shinkansen 1hr/4,800yen or semi-express 2hr/1,890 yen.
You will have previously easily ridden at least 100 km if you are to enjoy this ride and avoid annoying everyone else. Where the course permits we'll probably be cruising at 25 - 35 km/h, but there are some long stretches where the speed-demons can go even faster (and then hang around for a few minutes while we catch up).
*Let me know if you plan to join* so I can contact you in the event of cancellation.
Keep the rubber side down, folks!
-- Mike
-- 080-3403-0239
-- [email protected]
-- http://halffastcycling.com/
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Half-Fast-Ride-Utsunomiya-to-Tokyo-2009
Above is my revised route between Utsunomiya and Tokyo (or the other way round), extended by 10km to make a full Century ride. That's 160 km or 100 miles.
To commemorate (?) crashing into a mate on Wednesday and scuffing my $400 Assos cycling pants, I plan to do this route on Sunday. Forecast is currently 10% chance of rain, partly cloudy, light tailwind, and a max. temperature of 16 degrees C. Perfect!
Course: A few km of Tokyo until we cross the Sumida River. After that, 90% of the ride is on riverside cycle paths. Almost completely flat! Taking in Sendahorigawa, Arakawa, Nakagawa, Kasai Seaside Park, the entire Edogawa, lunch (and beer) at Keyaki-chaya next to Sekiyado Castle if they're open, then Tonegawa, Watarasegawa, Omoikawa, Sugatagawa, and Tagawa. Abundant opportunities to bail out by train. Juicy gyoza (and beer) at Kirasse for those who make it to the end.
Tempted? Last time we did this we ran into a huge storm. Twelve riders started. Only six finished.
Depart from the Grand Hyatt at 08.00 sharp, Sunday 15th Feb. Bring your helmet, lights, bike in proper working order, and bike bag. It will be cold in the morning, but much warmer later, so please layer your clothing appropriately.
Train back to Tokyo from JR Utsunomiya offers a choice of Shinkansen 1hr/4,800yen or semi-express 2hr/1,890 yen.
You will have previously easily ridden at least 100 km if you are to enjoy this ride and avoid annoying everyone else. Where the course permits we'll probably be cruising at 25 - 35 km/h, but there are some long stretches where the speed-demons can go even faster (and then hang around for a few minutes while we catch up).
*Let me know if you plan to join* so I can contact you in the event of cancellation.
Keep the rubber side down, folks!
-- Mike
-- 080-3403-0239
-- [email protected]
-- http://halffastcycling.com/