Texas - Hotter 'n Hell 100 - 2007

Its gotten to be a problem in years past from what I've heard. Much slower riders, and a lot of them, getting in the way of the tandems and super fast 100mi riders. I don't know what they really plan to do (if anything), but I can certainly see it being a safety issue. Not so much for experienced riders who want to beat the rush and can ride the pace, but the hundred or so others.

(bolded and enlarged the font on the Sat morning meeting plan for the BF group... check it if you are interested on the previous page)

Cuda2,

I agree that those who jump the gun (called the dispicable name of "SOONERS" in Oklahoma) are a problem. Pace lines overtake them at high speeds. If the guys in the middle of the pace lines veer even a little out of the line during the first twenty miles or so, they never see the slow riders until it is too late to avoid them. Ugly!

Cuda, I'll borrow my wife's cell and give you a call. We are staying at the Crown and will be much nearer the start than 15th and Austin. My daughter and her boyfriend are ready and we woulld like to ride with you guys at least for a while. It's inevitable that one group of us will be faster or slower than others. Even 1-2 mph difference in comfort level makes a difference after a while. Separating naturally after a while is no problem.

I'll be on a white '69 U08 and probably wearing a red and white Swiss National Champion Phonak jersey. Red with a white cross. (Unfortunately, I stretch it a bit from the inside!)

Anyone hear from Spinbackle? He's a forum member from Wichita Falls who rides with his elementary aged son. Met them last year at the start and then learned later reading this forum, that he was a member here. He posted some cool pics.

Tyson

Allright, I have to learn about local custom.

Here in Phoenix, a rain shower would be a blessing! Riders would probably get naked and do a dance with the bike. In TX, I don't know whether rain gear is in order. I don't even know what 30% chance means, the local weather is so unpredictable the weatherman hides after his broadcast

Lizard,

When it rains here, it is STILL warm. No rain gear needed. After ten miles, I'm so wet from sweat I can't tell if it's raining or not except by looking through my sweat-filled sunglasses to see the road surface.

As to naked, we are in the Bible Belt. We would look with disdain at such a display, BUT, we'd look!:D

Tyson

As to naked, we are in the Bible Belt. We would look with disdain at such a display, BUT, we'd look!:D

Tyson

Well, it depends... depends on what we were seeing when we looked. Then we might turn away or we might look some more. :D

BTW, first post by me (been reading for a little while). I'll be at the HHH with a couple other guys from work. We'll all probably be in Brinks jerseys (blue with an armored truck). I'm hoping to put in a sub five hour century. Hope to meet some of you guys out there!

Tick-tock, tick-tock! It is almost ride time. Coming in from Austin on Friday to check out the crits and hopefully meet up with the BF group. Only crappy part is my hotel is an hour away, but who cares, I am riding and that is all that matters. See you guys soon.

I am giving up my hotel in Burkburnett -HAMPTON INN- If anyone wants it let me know before I cancel it.

Thanks

1008 Sheppard Road
Burkburnett, TX, US 76354

I will take it if you still have it!!

I will take it if you still have it!!

Sure I will PM you the information :)

Thank you!!!!

Thank you!!!!


Please let me know that the days are good for you. I have the room for Friday - Sunday. :p

Perfect.

There is a BF's group dinner being planned at the Johnny Carinos at 7pm on Friday. We currently have the "call ahead sign up list" count at 14, if anyone is interested in joining us let me know. Currently on the list:

1 cuda2k
2 lecterman
3 crdean1 (+2)
6 Renee5480
7 StrayCat
8 pwherman512 (+1)

Just got my boy scout reservation. :)

See yall on Friday. I'm heading out around 1-2 to check out the show. (Is it good at all or should I leave later and skip it?)

show is pretty good. comes in handy when you forget something like your helmet (Fred).

show is pretty good. comes in handy when you forget something like your helmet (Fred).

my buddy forgot his shoes last year and rode 75miles in sneakers!!!:eek:

I'm hoping to pick up some new gloves for the ride...and maybe something for my new frame!!!:D

looks like we won't get rain after all...and they're predicting a 8mph wind from the south....heck that's barely a breeze around here!!!....looking forward to Friday and the trade show!!

* crossing fingers that 8mph comes true *

Ya'll ride hard, stay safe and have fun. Cuda if you find any cool t shirts I wear an XXL. Fred, I got an extra helmet if you need to borrow one.

Count me and my buddy in for the dinner. Thanks to a fellow BF I am staying 20 miles away instead of 75 miles!!!

Count me and my buddy in for the dinner. Thanks to a fellow BF I am staying 20 miles away instead of 75 miles!!!


that was a nice upgrade on the hotel location, and will make for a nicer morning on ride day!!!....I'm 3 miles from the starting line thanks to friend that booked way early.

pwherman512 - got you added to the list. :)

Quick question here. As a rookie to this ride I don't know the logistics. What time would you say I need to be out at the ride area so I can get a parking spot within an ok distance to the start?

If you don't mind an Okie, bent rider hanging out I can make it for dinner.

FYI...... Baymont Inn and Suites opens Friday and will begin taking reservations Thurdsay Aug. 23, 2007 at 5pm
Address: 4510 Kell BLVD
Reservation Number: 940 691-7500 after 5pm on Thursday
The owner, Sonny Kurani has had crews working 7 days a week to open by HHH. If you get a room, say thanks!
There has been a lot of hotel mania this year, but the Baymont Inn and Suites may make it all sane again.

Quick question here. As a rookie to this ride I don't know the logistics. What time would you say I need to be out at the ride area so I can get a parking spot within an ok distance to the start?

I've gotten there at around 5:30 - 6:00 and made it to the start on time, but expect a lot of traffic backed up on the interstate. I'm shooting for arriving about 5:30 this year, just so there are no surprises.

Is there a consensus as to the time to be on the street from where the start happens? I got lucky and my hotel is less than a mile from start.

FYI - anyone looking for a room:

Two hotels have just opened up - a Holiday Inn (940-761-6000) that had flood damage and a brand new Baymont (940-691-7500). Both are awaiting final inspections (presumably from city inspectors?) but are accepting names on a waiting list.

This info came from the nice folks at the Chamber of Commerce around 11:00am today 8/22. My reservation, made in December, was "lost" when the Days Inn was sold to another chain so I've been hunting for another room.

Anyone sees a Habanero Ti 'cross frame - that's me. I'd like to meet up for the 100 mile group but will be riding with my SO (i.e. slow!) until she takes the 100k split.

Is there a consensus as to the time to be on the street from where the start happens? I got lucky and my hotel is less than a mile from start.
It depends on how near the front of the pack that you want to start. 5:45 will get you at pretty much the front. 6:45 gets you toward the back. I usually try to be there about 6:00.

Since I am registered to roll out in group 1, I am hoping 6 am will get me where I need to be. As far as parking goes, what time do you think is a good time to be there by so you can park somewhere near the route?

For the 18avg group (100k or otherwise) that want to start out together. How about we meet at the corner of 15th and Austin (see map here: http://www.hh100.org/images/stories/PDFs/sitemap2007.pdf) and head to the start line together. Ride starts at 7am, and the start line will fill up quick. I plan to arrive by around 6:15 to do final prep.

Cuda, did you really mean "15th" street? That seems to be quite a few blocks away from the start.

Not sure where I'll end up but I'll be in the USAF Cycling Team kit on a silver Specialized Roubaix.

FYI - anyone looking for a room:

Two hotels have just opened up - a Holiday Inn (940-761-6000) that had flood damage and a brand new Baymont (940-691-7500). Both are awaiting final inspections (presumably from city inspectors?) but are accepting names on a waiting list.

This info came from the nice folks at the Chamber of Commerce around 11:00am today 8/22. My reservation, made in December, was "lost" when the Days Inn was sold to another chain so I've been hunting for another room.

Anyone sees a Habanero Ti 'cross frame - that's me. I'd like to meet up for the 100 mile group but will be riding with my SO (i.e. slow!) until she takes the 100k split.

I'm going to try to be in the front of the 2nd 100mile group start....I'll be with at least one other rider(probably a few more) and we won't be flying, but at a nice brisk steady pace(especially at the start)...we plan on bypassing the first 2 rest stops to get in front of the throngs(but we'll see how it goes)...I'll pm you my cell number and you can call me tommorrow if you want..I'll be in the car from about 1pm to 4pm and then at the trade show and spaghetti dinner....if this sounds good to anyone else...please feel free to PM me as well.

Just picked up my packet. The shirts look okay. There are some girls from United Pro Cycling Team (not riders, just model-types) walking around giving away some very cool looking cowbells and all they require is a little personal info (no, not your phone number, dummy). There are a few other freebies (pickle juice, pieces of Clif bars, etc...). Crits start at 5:00 PM Friday and they are set up to sell draft beer in the hallway outside the consumer show (they've had Shiner in the past). Give my friends at the Texoma Cycling Center booth a look (gels for $.99).

Scott

Y'all have a fantastic ride! I'll be with you in spirit and hope to have the opportunity to meet some of you next year.

For anyone who cares, I'm not going to be at the Boy Scout camp Friday night as I previously said. I just can't get everything together tonight. That puts me leaving OKC at 0230 Saturday morning. Ugh.

Good luck, everyone. Hydrate and have fun!!!

I'll be the guy in the white jersey on the Ti/CF lowracer recumbent way out in front of you slow-*****es! See ya there my friends! ;)

Will G - gah, typeo meant 5th street, a few blocks from the start, at the back side of one of the parking lots. That way we can meet away from the other 9+ thousand other people and head to the starting line together.

I am leaving work at 2pm tomorrow, if anyone wants to trade cell phone numbers before then please PM me before then. At the ride, I should be fairly easy to spot on the red steel Serotta with Campagnolo. I will be in a white Canari jersey with black / yellow sleeves.

NOTE: We're meeting at 5th and Austin, NOT 15th. Sorry bout that!

My average is 15-16 mph if there is wind or hills, so if your SO would like to meet up with me that would be cool. We will be coming in about 7pm or less Friday night and staying at the Crescent Plaza on Scott. I understand it's on the same street as the start but just 2 blocks away. We will be leaving Sunday so would also like to meet up with some fellow "like to ride the bikes but still regular people" on Saturday night for a few brews and maybe some not so good for you food. You can pm me if you like and we can exchange contact info.

Anyone know of any good bars in the area?

Cuda2k,

5th and Austin is more like it. We might well see you there. White Peugeot with 50ish guy with a too tight red Phonak jersey. Not pretty, but my friends can find me in the crush of the first twenty miles.

I'll be looking for a yellow and black bumble bee of a guy near a red Italian bike!

Red Camaro: The Iron Horse is probably where we will go. It's within walking distance a few blocks south of the Expo area. Cover charge after 10 or so. Lots of good beers on tap. That was last year. Who knows now?

Tyson

I'll be on the red Allez wearing my Hammer bibs and BF red Jersey...heading out soon for Lubbock and then Wichita Falls!!

good luck to y'all, due to scheduling conflicts (teaching again, sigh) I can't make it.

as stated above, remember to hydrate and watch out for all the flat tires in the first
10 miles. . . last year it was insane.

Marty

Getting ready to head that way. So far it looks like the weather will be good. Should be a great ride!

Good luck y'all. I'll celebrate for y'all by drinking some Lone Star Beer in Mississippi.

leaving now for MPEC and then to the boy scout campground

I'll be on the red santa cruz roadster with a red/yellow jersey and a white helmet/campy hat

I'll be on the red Allez wearing my Hammer bibs and BF red Jersey...heading out soon for Lubbock and then Wichita Falls!!


{edit**....I'll be wearing a Primal Led Zep jersey I got half price at the trade show!!!....hope everyone has a great ride!!!...the spaghetti dinner was fun and I got a nice cowbell(I need more COWBELL!!):D....the crit was fun to watch, but I don't think I'll be doing any of those soon:eek:....the guy at the Scott tent told me I got a great deal on the new S10 frame I just bought when I told him what I paid for it..:)....trying to wind down before bed here at the La Quinta.....update tommorrow after the ride!

I did it!!! see my post in Road Cycling forum for details if your interested...I hope everyone had a safe and fun ride!!!

I turned in a great ride despite 5 hours of sleep and shoddy pre-ride nutrition. I ended up doing about 70 miles of the ride solo, since every good paceline I came across were well prepared (7 water bottles a piece) and I had to refuel about 4 times. The headwind was a real demoralizer at the end, but the thought of breaking 5 hours was too great. I went over by 8 minutes, but the deadness in my legs tells me I gave everything I could.

Does anyone know if the timing chip system ranks you against others in your age group? Will the site be updated with this info or was I supposed to stick around? Also I noticed about 5 photographers along the way, are they all freelance or will their work be on the site too?

5:47 and puke-free!!!! And a negative split to boot! The gods must be crazy.

Hope everyone else had a good ride.

P.S. - I liked the staged starting. Smooth like buttah ...