Info:  All entrants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.

Cost:  $25 per event, if you wish to do the Run and Bicycle Ride cost will be $40 and entrants will receive only one t-shirt.

The plan was to stop at the third rest stop, which I did, and then every other one after that which I almost did except I stopped at the last one on the 100K/50 mile route on Sheppard Air Force Base. I was on this route because I took the Hell’s Gate shortcut so that I could go through the AFB. the airmen and airwomen are fantastic as they cheer you on. I gave a high five to many as I passed the line. You can see them in the gallery below. One airman held my bike while I stopped at the rest stop. He told me he had arrived at Sheppard AFB just last week. I did not get his name but this is his picture.

Airman holds my bike at Sheppard AFB

The ride was not perfect though as I had a bout with the goathead burrs at rest stop #14. I stopped there to refill my water bottle and Camelbak. When I finished that and a great snow cone I went to get my bike and I checked the tires for those critters and found several hanging onto my front tire. I removed all of them except one without incident. One had penetrated to the tube. I could see this because I was standing in a puddle of water and the air bubbles were coming out into it. Because of the heat my first patch attempt did not stick but the second one was successful. I was on my way.

At rest stop #5 I met a fellow rider from Kingwood that I had biked with in early July. His name is Richard Liliedahl. We talked about the ride and the routes we were riding. He was doing the 100 mile router with some friends. Two of his friends that I rode with in July did not make the trip.

From there the ride was good and I finished in good condition except for the salt stains on every piece of clothing I was wearing. After meeting up with my wife we drove back to the hotel to eat and clean up. I have some pictures from the consumer expo on Friday that I will post when I get home.

My ride data is at Garmin Connect since I am not able to access my SportTracks program from the hotel.

Some of the data highlights:

Weather after my finish

Garmin Connect Ride Data

Gramin Connect 5 mile lap times and average speeds

These are some of the pictures at the rest stops and finish. Click on the link Show picture list to see the pictures in a larger format.

Houston Bicycle Club
When: Program: Tuesday 09/13/11 at: 7:00 PM HEB Community Room at I-10 and Bunker Hill in December 2010, Sally and Tom Joyce took a tour of Israel centered around Jerusalem, but also visiting several other historical sites. Come hear about their trip.

Could a better cycling video game save US couch potatoes?
by Peter Suciu, from Detroit, MI    BikeRadar.com Blogs – Pro Cycling
As I noted in a past blog post, the annual video game trade show – the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 – is much like Interbike. The attitude is relaxed and a bit more laid back than serious “work” trade shows. Many of the attendees are in shorts, and I’ll say it again, there is a certain smell in the air.

There are notable differences between gamers and cyclists, the biggest may be their size.  Many video gamers are big and frankly out of shape. This isn’t to say that there aren’t gamers who like to cycle, as well as cyclists…

Wichita Falls law enforcement gears up for Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred
Edward Lane, Wichita Falls Law Enforcement Examiner
Wichita Falls area law enforcement officials will be even busier than normal this weekend protecting the public safety as an estimated 15,000 entrants in America’s largest bicycle race will pedal along the streets and highways of Wichita Falls.

This race will mark the 30th anniversary of the nationally known race which immediately put this North Texas city on the…

Hell of a time – HHH knows how to entertain
With Celtic rock, consumer show, spaghetti and speedy criterium races, HHH knows how to entertain
By Lana Sweeten-Shults
When it comes to the Hotter’N Hell Hundred, it’s always a pedal-to-the-metal state of mind, what with 100 miles of asphalt between the thousands of riders, the finish line, and athletic endurance glory.

To tackle the daunting HHH, as it’s lovingly called — that’s 100 dastardly miles in 100-degree weather — riders with gumption can say it’s good to be cycling king (or queen). …

Our Opinion: Hotter’N Hell lives up to its name
Times Record News
Legend has it that when Hotter’N Hell creator Roby Christie approached city leaders about creating a 100-mile bike race in the August heat, they laughed in his face.

After 30 years, no one’s laughing, but rather relishing the brilliant idea that has brought hundreds of thousands of people, cyclists and enthusiasts, to Wichita Falls.

Sure, it’s during the hottest part of the year — and this year takes the cake — but…

Ever wondered what it’s like to be Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France peloton? This is your opportunity to experience the royal treatment of an Armstrong, Schleck, or Evans!

Join us for our second year as we ride a controlled pace to help you break the coveted 5-hour mark. To help you in your quest, you will have a premier starting spot at the front of the grid, support motor cycles, and a team of experienced coaches and elite racers leading the way – your own personal domestiques!

Pace Group participants will receive a special edition jersey and professional level support throughout the ride. Training Plans, Training Events, and a Pre-Ride Seminar are included, and you’ll receive special discounts from our partners. See info in the Welcome Letter for more info.

Please note that this is not a “no drop” ride. We will coach, we will cajole and coerce, but ultimately it will be your responsibility to keep up.
Regular Registration Fee
$200 By August 1st for the 100 mile ride
$150 By August 1st for the 100 km ride

Spots are limited, and the event sold out in 2010!

Registrations are non-refundable.

The 30th version of the Hotter’N Hell Hundred Weekend will take place beginning on Thursday August 25, 2011 and run through Sunday August 28th. Online registration is now available. The links to BikeReg.com for the HHH Endurance Ride, The HHH Pace Group and the HHH Ultra Road Races and Criterium races will be available on this site prior to January 1st.
Several things happen during the Hotter’N Hell weekend. The activities that comprise the HHH are: Registration, Consumer Show, Spaghetti Dinner, USA Cycling Criterium Race, USA Cycling Road Race, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred Endurance Ride, an Off-Road bicycle race, off-road trail run along with entertainment food and fellowship at the Finish Line Village. In other words, HHH is not just one day, it is at least 4 days of challenging and inspiring activities.

Endurance cyclists will face wind and heat with the help of 4,000 event volunteers on routes up to 100 miles. The Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred route is rolling with some long inclines accentuated by incessant wind. With the huge consumer products show, off-road mountain biking and USA Cycling Races over the weekend, the Hotter ‘N Hell offers an awesome start and the greatest weekend on two wheels. If you are going to ride 100 miles, the best place to do it is at the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred!
10K – 25 mile – 50 mile – 100K  – 100 mile
Riders for the 100 miles need to be aware of Hell’s Gate! Hell’s gate is located at the 60.3 mile mark on the 100 mile route. Hell’s Gate normally closes at 12:30 p.m. unless weather conditions force an early closure. Riders who reach Hell’s Gate after closure are directed to a shorter route that finishes the day with 84 miles. This year, rest stops prior to Hell’s Gate will display closure status so riders can adjust their pace to reach Hell’s Gate prior to closing. The process for closing Hell’s Gate will be reviewed in the Ride Tabloid mailed during the spring of 2011.

Info:  All entrants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.

Cost:  $25 per event, if you wish to do the Run and Bicycle Ride cost will be $40 and entrants will receive only one t-shirt.

Thanks for helping us support cycling and youth sports in the Wichita Falls area and enhancing our goal first as a city, a state and overall as a country.  YOU can make the difference.  Thanks for Participating.

Jarvis & Karen Polvado – Event Promoters

WF Local X-Press 2000 Girls & Boys Club Soccer Teams – Event Sponsor/Event Promoters

Texoma Cycling Center – Event Sponsor

BikeUSA.com – Event Sponsor