rheidis73 (Heidi) and I will be attempting our first 100 mile ride on Saturday, 8-26!

[redhot3368]

Yep. We will be attempting our first 100 mile ride.

Neither of us have met in person, but we have chatted on the phone, and have IM'ed through TE!

We will be in Whichita Fallas, TX riding the Hotter Than Hell bike rally. It's a HUGE rally, and is very challenging, as it's sure to be 100F+ on Saturday!

www.hh100.org

I have mapped out a ride plan though, detailing our miles, breaks, pace, and how long we can stop for rest stops. I typically would NOT do this, but since we have to make it to Hell's Gate/60 miles by 12:30 PM, a plan had to be made.

We have body glide, new shorts, cycling jerseys, camelbak's, gloves, sunblock, gel shots, and positive attitudes.

Hopefully,we are ready.

Good luck to the both of you!!! Have fun!!! You will love it and have soo much fun! I did my first one last Saturday and already can't wait for the next one!
Looking forward to the ride report!
Karen

[chickwhorips]

Good luck girls! Can't wait to hear about it next week, and see pictures of course!

[KSH]

Good luck girls! Can't wait to hear about it next week, and see pictures of course!

Pictures?

Uuuuhhh... I don't even own a digital camera.

Heidi... do you?

[rheidis73]

Pictures?

Uuuuhhh... I don't even own a digital camera.

Heidi... do you?

The only thing covered, KSH! You handle putting together the ride, I will bring the camera! YEAH! I feel like I am doing something ! LOL... TE women, we will have pictures!

[KSH]

The only thing covered, KSH! You handle putting together the ride, I will bring the camera! YEAH! I feel like I am doing something ! LOL... TE women, we will have pictures!

FABULOUS!!!!

Well, you are handling the most important part of the ride as far as I'm concerned!

[rheidis73]

FABULOUS!!!!

Well, you are handling the most important part of the ride as far as I'm concerned!

Coooool! I LOVE taking pictures...My daughter is tired of pics by now! LOL I am not in a lot, because I have the camera all the time...I think it is a great position to be..

[Bike Goddess]

From what I've heard this is a very popular ride. The folks over on the bike journal have a thread in the forum about this ride. (www.bikejournal.com).

Drink, drink, drink. Don't forget to eat, but eat often rather than just at the rest stop. My understanding is that if you drink or eat/drink something every half hour, you'll have more energy for the entire ride.

I use Jelly Belly Sportbeans for my electrolyte replacement. They work well as do Endurolytes. If you REALLY get in a pinch, ordinary table salt will stop cramps. I always carry a little bag with salts I pick up at fast food spots.

Have a great ride. We'll be anxious to hear your report!

[KSH]

Drink, drink, drink. Don't forget to eat, but eat often rather than just at the rest stop. My understanding is that if you drink or eat/drink something every half hour, you'll have more energy for the entire ride.

I use Jelly Belly Sportbeans for my electrolyte replacement. They work well as do Endurolytes. If you REALLY get in a pinch, ordinary table salt will stop cramps. I always carry a little bag with salts I pick up at fast food spots.

Thanks for the advice!

I carry 2 Polar water bottles and a Camelbak. I like having too much water, rather than too little.

Heidi and I have discussed carrying food, just in case we need to eat between rest stops. I am a pro at eating and riding! HA!

I have to be careful to stay on top of my nutrition though. I tend to underestimate how much food I need and don't eat enough. This time, I'm telling myself... EAT!!!! Now, I won't STUFF myself... but I will be eating... at the stop and riding as needed.

I have tried the Sport beans, but wasn't too impressed. Honestly, they stuck together after being in my jersey in 100F degree heat for 2-3 hours. I do LOVE the Clif Shot Gel blocks though. I even have a bag on my bike to hold them, so I can eat them easily on a ride.

Ah... I have eaten salt on a ride before. YUCK! But, I felt a twitch in my calf and I wasn't about to get a charlie horse while riding. It got the job done.

Thanks for all the tips. I can't believe it's almost here!


Here is what the site is saying about the attendence:

Ten thousand bicycle riders and racers from all over the USA will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hotter'N Hell Hundred Cycling.