Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 3rd
Setting the pace at Hotter’N Hell
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
The real Tour de France may be over, but a small group of Hotter’N Hell Hundred cyclists will be getting their chance to ride like the pros on this year’s 100-mile course.
Steen Rose, cycling and triathlete coach from Dallas, is part of a group of 10 experienced coaches and racers who will be leading a group of 100 cyclists in the Hotter’N Hell Hundred’s first-ever pace group.
In addition to helping the cyclists complete the 100-mile course in less than 5 hours, the pace group leaders…
Wichita Falls Kicks off the 29th Annual Hotter N’ Hell 100 This Month
from www.businesswire.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–August 28 marks an important day for cyclists, as well as the City of Wichita Falls, when the 29th Annual Hotter N’ Hell (HH100) begins for more than 15,000 cyclists and teams from across the country. The ride, which is available at 10K, 25-mile, 50-mile, 100K or 100-mile distance, along the plains of Wichita Falls is the largest one-day endurance ride anywhere in the U.S.
“The Hotter N’ Hell 100 is a testament to the cycling, the athletes who take part in this great event and the city of Wichita Falls that makes this a must-attend event for cyclists across the country.â€
“This is one of the most prestigious and challenging rides in America, and I’m proud that it has been here in Wichita Falls for almost three decades,†said Executive Director of the HH100 Chip Filer. “The entire city rallies behind the event with more than 4,000 volunteers…