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The powerade is something you want to take a sip of before you drink. The seem to mix for quantity, not quality. You never know what it will taste like. Depending on the rest stop you are at, some add extras like cookies and pickles or pickle juice and I think I remember one having pretzels. All have the bananas and oranges.
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I was disappointed in the expo/ trade show. But really, if you've been in the bigger bike shops in the DFW area, you won't see much different at the trade show. Maybe if you don't have access to a large bike shop, it would be of more interest. I have read where people said they got some good deals there. It would help if the trade show was open late after the ride, so you could hit both in one day.
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to anyone outside of texas, don't scoff at the pickle juice, nor the spicy pickles in the medic
tents. Both are probably better delivery systems for electrolytes than 3/4 of the sports drinks out there. The spicy pickles are excellent for alleviating cramping.
I'd also suggest some form of electrolyte drink mix in single serving packets ( I prefer Electro-Stamina)
to 'suppliment' the watered down stuff at the rest areas.
I've gotten some great buys at the expo in the past ( Exte Ondo shorts/bibs for less than $50.) but
the last time I was there the deals weren't so great.
Marty
tents. Both are probably better delivery systems for electrolytes than 3/4 of the sports drinks out there. The spicy pickles are excellent for alleviating cramping.
I'd also suggest some form of electrolyte drink mix in single serving packets ( I prefer Electro-Stamina)
to 'suppliment' the watered down stuff at the rest areas.
I've gotten some great buys at the expo in the past ( Exte Ondo shorts/bibs for less than $50.) but
the last time I was there the deals weren't so great.
Marty
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Yeah, pickle juice is awesome stuff, and tastes pretty good. At least I think so. it's nice and salty!
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Thanks to all for the replies about getting together for this years Hotter n Hell. I will be getting up ther sometime Friday midday to enjoy the expo and spagetti dinner. So we can meet up, my number is 281-221-7727 (Gary Lane) call me and we can decide where to meet and discuss the starting point. Look forward to meeting all of you and have a great ride this year. Oh yea, stay away from chicken and dumplins before a training ride. Talk about a major BONK. Wont happen again.
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Camelbak Elixir tablets are good for electrolyte replacement. They come in a little plastic tube that is easy to stick in a jersey pocket or underseat bag. I like the taste alot better than the NUUN or any of the other purely electrolyte beverages I have tried.
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If anyone is interested, I JUST NOW canceled a 2-night motel reservation at the Travelodge in Wichita Falls [which is about a mile or so from the start]. The phone number is (940) 761-3400 if anyone wants to try and grab it. The reservation started on the 28th, with checkout on the 30th. Hope this helps someone out...
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If anyone is interested, I JUST NOW canceled a 2-night motel reservation at the Travelodge in Wichita Falls [which is about a mile or so from the start]. The phone number is (940) 761-3400 if anyone wants to try and grab it. The reservation started on the 28th, with checkout on the 30th. Hope this helps someone out...
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My buddy who was going to do HH100 with me busted his collarbone over the weekend so I now have 2 extra beds in my RV. I'm asking $150 for each bed for the weekend. I will be getting up there Friday morning and staying through Sunday. RV will be parked at the MPEC Center so you will be in the center of all activities. Give me a call if interested. Kris 210-849-7069.
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I think they jump their rates for this event, and require multiple nights...it is THE tourist event in Wichita Falls.
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Since I canceled my reservation, my buddies and I are just going to drive up the morning of. Can anyone tell me if parking is going to be a pain? Any other advice for driving up for a first time HHH rider?
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Got there around 6AM last year and there was still plenty of parking at the Center.... lots of folks were camping in the parking lot though so ......
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This is exactly why I don't support the in-town hotels - pure extortion, 'cause they can. We had a room up in Burkburnett last year, and paid for/used one night in a brand new hotel that had continental breakfast included in the rate.
If I do end up going this year, I'll just get up and drive from Frisco. Took me 2 hours 10 minutes last week to make this drive.
If I do end up going this year, I'll just get up and drive from Frisco. Took me 2 hours 10 minutes last week to make this drive.
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I just registered for my first HH100 and plan on driving up from DFW.
Anybody know how many people are driving up from DFW? Seems like a fairly long drive early in the morning before a very long bike race.
Anybody know how many people are driving up from DFW? Seems like a fairly long drive early in the morning before a very long bike race.
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I drove up last year. I got there an hour before the start and parking was no problem then. (Lots of in-town people don't drive over that soon, I guess.) Just get to bed two or three hours early and the early start is no problem.
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We do stay overnight and we are in the parking lot by 6:00. I have a spot in a different lot that I have parked in for the last 4 years. It has some trees to sit under after we get in from the ride. Early bird gets the shade.
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We just got word at the HHH office that the Baymont Inn and Suites has a few rooms open for HHH weekend! 940-691-7500
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We just got word at the HHH office that the Baymont Inn and Suites has a few rooms open for HHH weekend! 940-691-7500
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We just got word at the HHH office that the Baymont Inn and Suites has a few rooms open for HHH weekend! 940-691-7500
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a Dr friend of mine has decided to go and I was able to find a room at the holiday inn at the falls....$165 a night!!!...but hey, it's once a year...I'll be at the spag dinner and watching the crits on Fri night....my buddy is a bit unsure about doing the century so we will probably do the 100km instead....I've always done the century, but I hear riding through the military base is cool so I'm looking forward to it....pm me if you want to ride a moderate pace with us!!
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Looks like the weather is going to be unbelieveable! The local forcasts show a cold front coming through Friday fropping highs to the low 90's!