HHH

Back from the Hotter 'n Hell ride in Wichita Falls. The HHH is the largest single day century ride in the nation with over 14000 riding this year. Freaky weather this year also. Pete, Glenn, Benjamin and I finished the full 100 miles under milder than hell conditions. We caught a lucky break with a starting temp of around 63 degrees and a finish temp in the low 90's.

We left Austin Friday afternoon with a dinner stop in Decatur (Sweetie Pies for rib-eyes). We set a record by getting to packet pick-up at 9:30pm, a full half hour before they closed.


Lodging was at the spacious La Quinta, where we requested and actually received a non-smoking room this year. Long day, so we were in bed by 10:30, so we could get up at 5:30.


Ride started at 7:00, with me still a little sleepy.



Here we are at the 30 mile rest stop, still looking fresh (and fuzzy).


Pete and I finished together. Glenn and Benjamin were on a tandem and finished a little behind us.




Overall, just a really good ride... even, dare I say, fun. To celebrate we went to see District 9 at the local theater. Now, that's a relaxing film.

Btw, you burn a lot of calories riding a hundred miles. In addition to the pre and post ride steaks, I managed to suck down an endless amount of cookies, bananas, Powerade, pickles and even a hot dog and a donut (mmm... donut). No wonder I gained 5 lbs during the ride.