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I know for me it is the sheer number of people and the support from the town...and the challenge. Most rides have a few hundred to a couple of thousand riders...but 11,000 riders all massed at the start is something you gotta see and a must ride at some time...whether it's the HHH or some other ride. I think the support on this ride is fantastic! Our club has about 20 riders that go and we all hang out and go out to eat together...it's just an atmosphere of fun and good times. Plus it's not just a show up, ride, and go home type ride. It kind of has the feel of a ski resort...only MUCH hotter. There are a lot of tours that don't even offer a 100 mile route option. Can't wait til August 23rd!
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What I liked about it was that people all along the route would sit outside to watch. Several people themselves, or their children, had their waterhoses going so that you could ride through it if you chose. For me, it was something that I had read about when I first started cycling and had always wanted to do. I am not going this year due to school commitments. I do, however plan on going next year after I graduate.
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Hotter n Hell
I'm doing it...the metric hundred for me, the hundred miles for husband. We pack up the bikes, hook up the pop up trailer, and camp in the state park about 20 minutes away. It is cheap and easy. I didn't ride last year because I was recovering from a stroke I had in January and had just gotten the go ahead to get back on the bike again, but I went to root for husband. I really didn't get to riding in full stride again till this spring, but I feel fit and ready now.
I am actually most nervous about the start. It is WALL TO WALL people of all biking abilities, shapes and sizes. Anything can happen. Last year I watched the beginning and watched lots of stupid crashes.
After the ride, husband and I brave the wait at the steakhouse near the start (I can't remember the name)...but I do remember a hideous wait that was well worth it!! And since both of us have been abstaining from beer for the last few weeks, a cold, cold beer in a frosty mug will also be in order.
See ya'll there!
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Planning to be there with 3 boot camp buds - a girl power weekend! We're going to do the 50 as only one of us has done enough time in the saddle to attempt the 100. We're just looking forward to the excitement of the event, riding together, and the unusually low fore-casted temps! Should be awesome this year.
I'm planning to wear an Amici Veloci jersey, so stop me and say 'howdy' if you see me!
~ Jennifer
