My money is paid- for the Hotter Than Hell 100!

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07-14-2006, 08:17 AM
KSH

My money is paid- for the Hotter Than Hell 100!

Well, I paid my money. My hotel room is sqared away. I guess there's no backing out now.

The most I have ridden in 1 day is 88 miles. I am sure I can make the 100. But, how long will it take me? I suspect around 8 hours with breaks. :eek:

I may not make the entire distance.. as they pull you off the course at a certain hour if you haven't made it to Hell's Gate. :(

Anyone else on this board doing the Hotter Than Hell this year? It will be my first year. And, if you average around 15 mph, do you want a riding buddy? The lady who is bunking with me, goes faster than I do, so I don't have a buddy to ride with.
07-14-2006, 08:22 AM
Aggie_Ama

I wanted to do it, but the I heard hotels are impossible to come by. With DH traveling like crazy, I wasn't sure we should commit. My only century took about 6.5 hours with breaks. Can't wait to hear about it!
07-14-2006, 08:23 AM
denda

Yes. My husband and I are doing the HHH. We are already registered. Last year was our first time to do it. Our total time was around 8 1/2 hours. We are not very fast. I was riding a cross bike. I just got a new Lemond rode bike! We are hoping to cut some time off of that.
Have fun!!
07-14-2006, 09:07 AM
Tri Girl

I live in OK, and plan on doing that ride next year (I'm doing the Redman full iron this year, so can't quite fit HHH in :( ).
You'll have a great time! I've heard so many great/crazy things about that ride. I've heard it's a bit of madness at the start b/c there's 10,000 riders and you have nowhere to move...
I know a group that's going down and camping out the night before (tradition w/many people).
Sounds like a great race!!! You'll certainly be able to do it! Rumor has it there's beer near the end.... what better motivation than that?
Have fun, and be sure to post all about it when you get back! :)
07-14-2006, 10:04 AM
Lenusik

Ladies, I have never heard of HHH. Could you send me a link or some info? I hope that living in AZ would help me survive this ride.
07-14-2006, 10:22 AM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Lenusik

Ladies, I have never heard of HHH. Could you send me a link or some info? I hope that living in AZ would help me survive this ride.

http://www.hh100.org/

It's in Texas though. You willing to travel for it? If so... let me know... me can meet up... and I might have a floor that you can sleep on!
07-14-2006, 11:14 AM
Lenusik

Thanks a lot! I will think about it. I just don't do any off road biking. That's too bad. But it certainly sounds like fun.
07-14-2006, 11:24 AM
Running Mommy

Lenusik- I don't think the HHH is an off road race?? I'd like to do it, but that would be one LONG drive!!
I'm certainly acclimated tho- the other night it was 111 when I stepped out for my ride! I swore my tires were going to explode! They smelled like burning rubber when I pulled back into the house after an hour on the boiling pavement. :eek:
07-14-2006, 11:47 AM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Lenusik

Thanks a lot! I will think about it. I just don't do any off road biking. That's too bad. But it certainly sounds like fun.

It's all road biking... as far as I know.
07-14-2006, 11:48 AM
Lenusik

Yeah, this temperature is killing. it is goign to be 117 today. I rode last morning at 5:30 and it was already 95! I am planning to ride tomorrow morning for a while and hope to survive.

On the HHH site is says that there is a 10 mile Off road challenge.
07-14-2006, 11:51 AM
Lenusik

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Originally Posted by KSH

It's all road biking... as far as I know.

This is what I read on the website. Am I understanding it incorrectly?
"Off Road: HHH weekend includes a 10 mile Off Road route. The start is adjacent to the 100 mile start. The trail will be open all day but will be swept for survivors at 6 PM on Friday and 1 PM on Saturday. The trail is single track with quick short climbs and drops. The route is fun but riders are reminded that these nature trails are on natural surfaces surrounded by trees, water, wild animals, pointy objects and poison ivy. Off-roading requires skill and caution on the part of the rider."
07-14-2006, 12:40 PM
KSH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenusik

This is what I read on the website. Am I understanding it incorrectly?
"Off Road: HHH weekend includes a 10 mile Off Road route. The start is adjacent to the 100 mile start. The trail will be open all day but will be swept for survivors at 6 PM on Friday and 1 PM on Saturday. The trail is single track with quick short climbs and drops. The route is fun but riders are reminded that these nature trails are on natural surfaces surrounded by trees, water, wild animals, pointy objects and poison ivy. Off-roading requires skill and caution on the part of the rider."

AH... well... I guess I missed that...cause I would never do it. :D

That's cool though, for the people who like to mountain bike!
07-14-2006, 12:45 PM
Lenusik

That's why I don't think that I will be doing this either.
07-14-2006, 01:18 PM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Lenusik

That's why I don't think that I will be doing this either.

Well, they also have a road bike section too... that has varying distances, up to 100 miles.

But, since you live in AZ and it's in TX... I can see why you wouldn't be doing it. I know I wouldn't travel that far for a bike rally.
07-14-2006, 01:23 PM
Lenusik

You know, last year my husband and I went on a biking honeymoon to CA wine country organized by Trek Travel. I love bike trips when I don't have to drag or ship my bike and everything is organized. We put a lot of miles in three days, tiring but a lot of fun. I would travel for something like this again.
Thanks again for the offer. Maybe next time.
07-14-2006, 03:24 PM
Denise223

Hi KSH!!

I checked out that website and the Hotter than Hell 100 looks like a wicked blast :D !

I'll be looking forward to hearing all about it!!

Have a great night!

Denise
07-14-2006, 04:57 PM
Aggie_Ama

I have heard there is an unofficial rest stop at mile 99. Some local people serve beer to the riders willing to stop!
07-14-2006, 06:09 PM
emily_in_nc

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Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama

I have heard there is an unofficial rest stop at mile 99. Some local people serve beer to the riders willing to stop!

I would certainly stop for beer on mile 99 of a century! I've done several and have never been that lucky... :D

Emily
07-16-2006, 02:33 PM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama

I have heard there is an unofficial rest stop at mile 99. Some local people serve beer to the riders willing to stop!

Well, that's the rumour! A guy a rode with yesterday told me all about it.

Yesterday I did a metric centery.. aka: 63 miles with a group. It was 102F degrees... and we all said it was good training for the Hotter Than Hell!

I did good. My left calf started to act like it was going to cramp up, but I kept drinking water and eating my Clif Shots, and it stayed away!