2016
PASSPORT
Passport
This passport was assembled and written/edited by Richard
Carter, with support from the Wichita Falls Bicycling Club. Thank
you to the writers and researchers of the 1982 and 1983 HHH
passports along with input and suggestions from Chip Filer, The
Bike Stop, Mindy LeBlanc and the BPMS 150 website, Mike
Keel, Steen Rose, National Weather Service, Wichita County
Emergency Management, Sandy Fleming, and Renee and Roby
Christie. This passport should serve as both a record and as a
memento to your ride through the historic counties of North Texas.
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Table of Contents
Intro & Dedication ....................................................3
Social Media.............................................................4
Rider Information .....................................................5
Rest Stops by Route ........................................... 6-7
Bike Checkup .................................................... 8-10
Group Riding: From HHH Start to Finish ........ 11-14
Maps for the Start Line; the 10K; and the 25, 50,
100 mile & 100K routes ................................... 15-19
Ride Smart with Bikin’ Mike: Preparedness,
Hydration, Nutrition, and Pace ....................... 20-26
Tornado and Lightning Safety ......................... 27-29
HHH History ..................................................... 30-31
Complete HHH Event Schedule...................... 32-34
Join the Wheel People ..........................................35
Notes ......................................................................36
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Intro to Passport and Dedication
In 1982, members of the Wichita Falls Bicycling
Club researched and developed the first HHH
passport. Riders were to have the small book
stamped at each of the HHH’s 11 rest stops to
certify they had ridden the ride in a timely fashion
and were eligible for a League of American
Wheelman patch. The other purpose of the book
was to introduce historical landmarks along
the routes, which ran through the cities and
countryside of Wichita County.
With no need to record stamps at rest stops,
later HHH passports focused on ride safety,
training, heat and hydration, bicycle preparedness,
maps, the HHH schedule and general historical
and landmark info about Wichita and surrounding
counties.
The 2016 HHH passport honors the previous
HHH passports and incorporates the newest
cycling and safety information from long-time
HHH board members, trainers and cyclists. The
passport also provides safety information for
emergencies such as tornadoes and lightning.
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Altitude
Miles
from Start
Distance
to Finish
Start
964 ft
980 ft
1,071 ft
1,208 ft
1,113 ft
1,105 ft
1,057 ft
1,057 ft
1,012 ft
921 ft
988 ft
1,019 ft
968 ft
943 ft
964 ft
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42
53.6
59.8
60.03
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77.5
84.5
92
96.6
99.6
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Sponsor
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80.3
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Park in Iowa Park behind Pd
Int. of 367 & 2384
Park on 477 in Electra
Int. of Hwy 240 & Obenhause
Int. of Hwy 240 & 368
Lot N of Scott’s Shots, Ser Rd I-44
HeathSouth Rehab Hosp
363rd Train Squad SAFB
Work Services Corp
Grace Church
Wichita County
Leadership Wichita Falls
Int. of Hwy 1177 & Clay Road
Jetton Farms
Horany Farms on Hwy 1740
Dean Dale Water Building
Hwy 79 and Harding St.
704 Bailey at Harding St
MPEC
Kell West
Tranter
Home Depot
Clinics of North Texas
Alcoa Howmet WF
Eastside Comm. Coalition
WF Firefighters Assoc.
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Park in Iowa Park behind Pd
Int. of 367 & 2384
Int. of Hwy 2384 & 1739
Int. of Hwy 2345 & 368
YTO-USA Plant, West of I-44
Sheppard AFB
Park in Iowa Park behind Pd
Rest Park, N. of 287-W of I Park
Int. of Hwy 2384 & 1739
Int. of Hwy 2345 & 368
YTO-USA Plant, West side I-44
HeathSouth Rehab Hosp
363rd Train Squad SAFB
Red River Behav Heath
Walmart South
Sams/University Kiwanis
Sheppard AFB
HeathSouth Rehab Hosp
Walmart North
Red River Behav Heath
Walmart North
Sams Club
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Wichita Valley Airport
Sheppard AFB
Wells Fargo Volunteers
Sheppard AFB
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100 Mile Route
Location
25 M
Rest Stop
100 K
50 M
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Lucy Park @ Swinging bridge State Farm Insurance
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Social Media
1) We are on Twitter at @HotternHell100.
Cyclists may use the hashtag #HH100 to
share their HHH progress. Tweet from a
rest stop, and your cheering section will
know how far you’ve gone and how well
you’re doing.
2) Our Facebook shares breaking and
valuable information about HHH to riders.
“Like” us at
www.facebook.com/HotternHell100
You can also share your pictures and/or
stories for everyone to enjoy.
3) Strava.com on a Garmin device or smart
phone, tracks your route, distance
traveled and time elapsed, so riders can
compare their achievements with other
cyclists. It also tracks elevation of the route
and estimated calories burned on your ride.
This passport is also available as a .pdf
download onto your smart phone. The address is
http://www.hh100.org/passport
We’ve printed 12,000 passports, to be placed
in ride packets, so riders can have a hard copy of
their own.
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Rider Information
Name
Age
Weight
Phone
space for photo
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Bicycle Checkup and Equipment
For your best possible ride and safety--as well
as the safety of other cyclists--your bicycle should
be functioning flawlessly.
Ideally, you should have had a major or minor
tune-up on your bicycle by a reputable bicycle
repair shop within the past six months. If not, it’s
wise to have your bike looked at as quickly as
possible.
Cyclists should check their tires to make sure
there’s no dry rotting or showing of thread of any
kind, and that the wheels are still round. Your
wheels should roll straight. If not, have a mechanic
check out the tires and wheels.
Before every ride, you should make sure your
tires are inflated to the proper pressure. If you ride
with improper pressure, you run the risk of a pinch
flat and/or destroying the tire.
The proper tire pressure for a tube will be on
the side of the tire. Most road bikes are rated from
110 to 120 psi.
Check to make sure your wheels are properly
clamped into your bicycle frame.
While riding, watch out for road debris. Stickers
that cause flats often come from the side of the
road. At rest stops, do not lay your bike on the
grass.
Your bike chain should be properly maintained
with spray lube, drip lube or wax. Have a
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mechanic check your bicycle chain for wear. A
flawed chain can do considerable damage to your
ride.
When you shift your derailleur, there should be
no hesitation in the changing of gears. The action
should be flawless and effortless. If not, it needs
to be adjusted.
Make sure your brake pads have plenty of
rubber on the shoes, and that they are properly
centered on the rim. Ensure that your brake
calipers are centered properly to the rims. When
you squeeze your brake levers, the pads should
hit the rim at the same time.
All adjustable parts of your bike, such as the
seat and handlebars, should be torqued to the
manufacturer’s suggested torque spec. A properly
equipped bike mechanic will be able to adjust
handlebars and seats to better fit a rider to his or
her bicycle.
When pedaling, there should be no grinding in
your pedals, or else your bearings are likely worn
and the pedals probably need to be replaced.
In the event of a flat on the route, cyclists
should pack two spare tubes, two C02 cartridges,
an inflator and two to three tire tools. They should
all fit in a saddlebag mounted under your seat.
You can purchase these at the HHH Consumer
Show.
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For minor mechanical emergencies, there are
mechanics at many of the HHH rest stops, but not
all. If you are experiencing issues and are at a rest
stop, check in with them. Anything more than a
flat tire or a minor adjustment may end your ride.
If you do break down on the route, wave your
helmet at an oncoming sagwagon and/or make a
thumbs-down hand motion. There are over 30 sag
wagons that run the routes all day long to pick up
stranded riders.
A good rule of thumb for your bike is that it
should not show any rust, corrosion, caked-on
dirt or grease. A clean bike is a well-working bike.
Everything that spins on your bicycle should spin
freely--without resistance--and should not make
noise.
Finally, ALL cyclists must wear a properly fitted
bicycle helmet, which should not be cracked or
older than two to three years of age. You should
have at least two water bottles to be able to
steadily drink one water bottle per hour, in order
to remain properly hydrated. It is also strongly
advisable to wear proper cycling attire.
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Group Riding
(Considerable information in this section has
been incorporated from the National MS Society’s
BPMS Houston 150 website www.nmss.org).
At the HHH start on Scott St., cyclists should
join up with their respective distance groups,
which are separated by trailers and signage. The
longest routes start first. Cyclists begin their ride
once the trailer separating their group--from the
previous distance group--completely clears Scott
St. There is no reason for a jackrabbit start, as
your timing chip time does not start until you pass
under the large arch at the start line.
Cyclists will be shoulder to shoulder at the
start, but the spacing between them will slowly
increase the further they ride. Over the length of
the ride, cyclists will ride into and out of groups.
The smartest and safest way to ride with others
is to ride predictably in a straight line at the same
speed, and to let other riders know when you plan
to deviate from your current speed and/or position
in the group.
When riding, do not focus only on the rider,
or riders, immediately in front of you. As best as
possible, be aware of what’s upcoming on the
road and who--or what--is behind and beside you.
Ride defensively and safely on streets and
highways and obey all traffic laws. Stop at all stop
signs and traffic lights, unless you are directed
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otherwise by law enforcement. If a car comes up
from behind your group, move to your right and
ride single file to safely allow the car to pass. Do
not assume the driver of a car is used to driving
around cyclists. Give vehicles as much room as
possible to pass you.
Ride predictably, and let cyclists around you
know when you’re turning, moving from left to
right in the group or slowing or speeding up.
Anything that you do can invade the ride space
of other riders. If a cyclist (or a car or an animal)
does something unexpectedly and invades your
space, have the room to effectively maneuver out
of its way. Do not let yourself be boxed in by other
cyclists, and always ride with an awareness of
your potential escape routes.
Ride with both hands on your handlebars and
do not allow such distractions as headphones, or
talking on a phone, to distract you.
Things to Know (info from nmss.org):
Hand Signals: Hand signals for turning and
stopping are as follows: left arm straight out to
signal a left turn; left arm out and down with your
palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping; and
for a right turn, put your right arm straight out or
put your left arm out and up.
Verbal Signals: Warn cyclists behind you in
advance of changes in your direction or speed.
Also notify riders of an upcoming rest stop by
calling out “Rest stop upcoming on left, or right.”
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Also, announce upcoming holes, glass, sand,
grates and other hazards to riders behind you by
shouting the name of the potential obstruction.
Passing: Generally, slower traffic stays right,
so you should pass other cyclists on their left. Say
“On your left” to warn the cyclist ahead of you
that you’re passing. If you need to pass someone
on the right, say “On your right” since this is an
unusual maneuver. Do not pass cyclists in an
intersection.
Cars: Because those in front of you will not be
able to see traffic approaching from the rear, riders
in the back should inform the others by saying
“Car back.” Around curves, on narrow roads or
when riding double, it is also helpful to warn of
traffic approaching from the front with “Car up.”
Intersections: When approaching intersections
that require vehicles to yield or stop, the lead
rider will say “Slowing” or “Stopping” to alert
those behind to change their speed. Come to
a complete stop. When passing through an
intersection, cyclists can say “Clear” if there is no
cross traffic.
Stopping: If you stop for any reason, including
mechanical problems, clear off the road so you do
not interfere with other cyclists or cars. When you
start up again, yield to other cyclists.
Rest Stops: When approaching a rest stop,
do not assume that all riders will exit. Move to the
appropriate right (or left) part of the group, and
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indicate that you are exiting. All cyclists entering
a rest stop must pull over, dismount and move
completely away from the road and rest-stop
entrance. When exiting a rest stop, proceed
with caution on the right side of the road before
merging with faster cyclists.
Dogs: Handling a stray dog depends on the
situation. You may want to slow down, try to out
sprint the dog, or yell “Stop”, “No,” or “Go home.”
Distracting a dog with a water bottle should only
be used when you are not in a group. Try to keep
to one side of the dog. Let other cyclists know
your intentions.
Right of Way: Pedestrians, joggers and animals
have the right-of-way. Signal the group that
someone is being overtaken and move to allow
room for safe passing.
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Riding Smart with Bikin’ Mike Keel
One of HHH’s favorite riders, coaches and
trainers is the Metroplex’s Mike Keel. His lectures
and training regimens on how to approach the
HHH ride are gold to cyclists. Below are parts of
a conversation we had with him. For those who
want a headstart on training for HHH 2017, visit www.
bikinmike.com
Choosing the Right HHH Route Based on Your
Training:
The day or night before HHH, riders should
take inventory of their summer training and
preparedness to ride HHH. What have you done
over the past 8 to 12 weeks?
If you’ve ridden a total of 100 miles a week, you
are probably ready for the 50 mile or 100K routes.
If your weekly totals are closer to 150 miles a week for
the past month or longer, you’re probably prepared
to ride the 100 mile route.
Regular and frequent rides are critical in helping
to condition a rider’s saddle muscles, helping them
adapt to the heat, and developing their ability to
stay hydrated and fueled.
Ride at a Steady Pace: It’s essential that riders
manage their available physical resources by cycling
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at a pace that is both moderate and consistent.
Don’t measure your pace by average speed or
mph, but rather by your rate of exertion. The best
way to measure exertion is your heart rate.
For those who own and use a heart rate
monitor, shoot for Zone 3 (70 to 80 percent of your
maximum heart rate – or MHR).
When you consistently ride in Zone 4 (80% to
90% MHR), you significantly deplete your body’s
physical resources over a long, hot ride.
For cyclists who don’t own a heart rate monitor,
“perceived exertion” is a good substitute: if you
have to catch your breath before you can finish a
sentence, or you’re forced to breathe through your
mouth because of labored breathing, you’re above
80 percent of your capacity and you’re working
too hard. Dial it back (shift to a lower gear and/
or slow down your rpm/cadence/spin/leg speed)
and get into a moderate zone.
The average cyclist needs to ride at a pace
where they can breathe through their nose and talk,
whistle or sing at any point during their ride.
Cyclists riding at their proper pace will only
need short breaks to get out of their saddle, go to the
bathroom and/or grab something to eat or drink.
If you think you need to stop and recover, you have
likely either ridden too far in your distance, or your
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pace is too aggressive and you need to back off and
go to a softer pace.
Always listen to your heart rate, and go after
your distance at a reasonable pace.
The Excitement of the Start: It’s
counterproductive to approach the early morning
as the time to “make hay.” Since, the start happens
at the coolest time of the day and your legs are the
freshest and you’re feeling your best, it’s easy to
think you should get in as much as possible during
those first couple hours so you can later cut back
and relax.
Cyclists who make that early mistake end up
burning through a lot of what they ‘ll need during
the final 2 hours of their ride.
Do Not Race to Make Hell’s Gate: One of the
things we’ve observed on the 100-mile route is
that the first 10 miles after Hell’s Gate is where
the highest number of riders need/get assistance.
So many cyclists spend so much of their available
resources to reach Hell’s Gate quickly that they run
out of gas soon after they ride through it.
Monitor your heart rate and conserve your
resources, so that when you reach Hell’s Gate, you
can comfortably ride through. If it’s already closed,
take the 100K route and finish with 75 miles.
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Understanding the Hot in Hotter’N Hell:
At 91 degrees, the outside environment becomes
hostile to your body and body chemistry, even if
you’re just taking a walk outside.
When you ride a bicycle in that heat, your body
has a variety or necessary processes to fuel (such as
cooling down your body’s core temperature), and it
takes a lot of calories and hydration to accomplish
that.
Proper Hydration: On long rides, you need to
be drinking water before, during and after the ride.
You can’t do episodic drinking, which is riding 10
miles and then slamming down one or two bottles.
A cyclist needs to be drinking consistently, in little
bits at a time.
The first two hours of a longer ride will help
you establish your rhythm. So, get in the habit early
of drinking a little bit of fluids at a time.
If you don’t drink water during those first two
hours, problems will likely occur in the final two to
three hours of your ride. The same thing is true of
your calorie intake.
Monitor your Urination: If you are not
urinating during the ride, that’s not a good sign.
Your body needs to have so much water that it wants
to get rid of some. When your fluid levels get low,
urination stops. Additionally, darker colored urine
can mean that you are approaching dehydration.
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Breakfast: Dinner fuels your morning and
breakfast fuels the afternoon, so make sure you
eat a good sized breakfast. Don’t eat foods that
are new to you. Do consume more volume than
you normally would: add more cereal or French
toast or pancakes. Put nuts and bananas or
raisins in your oatmeal. This is helpful because
you’ll still be on a bike in the afternoon in the North
Texas August heat.
Snacking On the Ride: It’s also essential to
snack during your ride, especially in those first
two hours when you may not be hungry.
Nibble on small amounts of carbs as often as
possible. During a long ride, you are not eating to
refuel, you’re eating to stay out of trouble.
Most of the trouble you are trying to avoid in
the HHH is the heat. Heat burns calories, and eating
a little bit of food--while you’re riding--helps your
body manage core temperature
Clothing: What dehydrates so many HHH
cyclists is not wearing the right clothes, or at least
not covering their skin. The more skin you show
to the sun and wind, the faster you dehydrate. You
need to wear a proper jersey that is light enough
and zipped up. The jersey will insulate your
moisture.
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The Perils of the Wind: Wind can cause cyclists
to ride at a much higher pace, leading them to
fatigue more quickly. Resist the urge to “fight
the wind,” and instead ride smart and stay at the
steady, safe pace that you’ve set. Choose a gear
and a leg speed that allows you to stay in Zone 3
(MHR). Remember: IGNORE your MPH.
Drafting is a great way to conserve energy
when riding into the wind. Just make sure that the
members of your group are communicating with
each other about road hazards, turns and stops.
Don’t ever “jump on a wheel” without asking the
other rider if it’s okay. When drafting, don’t get too
close to the bike in front of you.
Gears: Too many cyclists kill their legs with poor
gear selection.
Shift your gears to adapt to your situation, such
as starting off, climbing hills and riding into the
wind.
Cyclists who ride in a gear where they pedal
too slowly (60 rpm or less) are using too much
strength capacity for a long endurance ride. The
result is usually leg cramps and muscle fatigue that
will negatively affect their success. Hot spots in the
feet as well as knee pain are common for “grinders.”
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Distance Realism: If you’ve registered for a
certain distance, but are concerned that you aren’t
properly prepared to ride that far successfully--or
there is excessive heat and/or wind that day--you
can always opt to ride a shorter distance.
Sagwagons: If you’re on the route and don’t
feel like you’re going to finish, stop and wait for a
sag wagon and live to ride another day. Quitting is
always a smart option.
For more information that may help you at the HHH, visit
YouTube. Search for Bikin’ Mike and view the HHH Train
Smart Clinic videos.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd-LrW0pGJNohUBxcgQ7AQ
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Tornado Safety
A tornado can appear even in situations when
no tornado warning has been issued. In this part
of the country, it’s always wise to stay alert to the
sky. We all know what a tornado looks like, but
there are other signs to look for and to listen for:
1) a strong persistent rotation in the cloud
base
2) whirling dust or debris on the ground under a
cloud base—tornadoes sometimes do not
have a funnel
3) hail or heavy rain followed by either a dead
calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many
tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation
and cannot be seen
4) a loud continuous roar or rumble, which
doesn’t fade in a few seconds like thunder
If you spot a tornado, immediately seek shelter
in a sturdy building. If a sturdy shelter is not
available, lie flat and facedown on low ground,
protecting the back of your head with your arms.
Get as far away from trees and cars as you can;
they may be blown onto you in a tornado.
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Lightning Safety
(from the National Weather Service)
Be aware of potentially developing or approaching
storms. React quickly by getting to a safe shelter.
If one is not available, you must attempt to reduce
your risk (out in the open) to a lightning strike.
Lightning: What You Need to Know
• NO PLACE outside is safe when
thunderstorms are in the area!
• If you hear thunder, lightning is close
enough to strike you.
• When you hear thunder, immediately move
to a safe shelter: a substantial building with
electricity or plumbing or an enclosed,
metal-topped vehicle with windows up.
• Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after
you hear the last sound of thunder.
Inside the building, stay away from electrical
sources, plumbing and water, doors, windows and
do not lie or lean against concrete walls or floors.
Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips
If you are caught outside with no safe shelter
anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce
your risk:
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• Immediately get off elevated areas such as
hills, mountain ridges or peaks
• Never lie flat on the ground.
• Never shelter under an isolated tree.
• Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for
shelter.
• Immediately get out and away from ponds,
lakes and other bodies of water.
• Stay away from objects that conduct
electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines,
windmills, etc).
Do leave your bicycle and do stay at least 15
feet from other cyclists in your group.
If you are out in the open, crouch down on the
balls of your feet, with your hands over your ears
and your head faced down.
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HHH History
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred ride was developed
in 1981 as the opening event of the official citywide 1982 Centennial celebration of the founding
of Wichita Falls. The ride was developed by
Roby Christie and members of the Wichita Falls
Centennial Committee (mostly members of the
Wichita Falls Bicycling Club) to draw attention to
the celebration of the city’s centennial. The first
ride brought 1,203 riders, and it was the largest
century ride in the country.
By 1987, the HHH had grown to 11,334
cyclists and was drawing riders from across the
country. To enhance the overall experience, HHH
added USCF crits and a road race as well as a
world-class consumer show, an all-you-can-eat
spaghetti carb load and a pre-ride breakfast. A
recurring medical seminar was created to train
medical volunteers and to provide an avenue
for researchers to present scientific research
on how riders can better approach cycling in
extreme heat. HHH became a founding and
leading sponsor of the nationally-ranked MSU
bicycle racing team. By 2007, mountain biking
and trail runs had joined the festivities of the HHH
weekend.
HHH hosted its 300,000th participant in 2013
and also received a proclamation by Texas State
Representative James Frank celebrating the
impact HHH has had on Wichita Falls and the
surrounding region.
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Over 4,000 volunteers (including 1,000 medical
personnel) come together each year to make the
HHH happen. Numerous companies, non-profits
and organizations bring their expertise, cheer and
hard work to make everything from rest stops to
the starting line to the finish line a success, and
HHH donates proceeds from the ride to numerous
non-profits and service groups as well as to city
parks, nature events and non-profit organizations.
It takes a community to put on the Hotter’N Hell
Hundred, and the community and cyclists benefit
from the annual ride.
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2016 Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 25
The First Day of HHH Festivities!
3:00 PM: The Consumer Show opens in the Exhibit
Hall of the Multi-Purpose Events Center
4:00 PM: Packet Pickup and late registration open
at the Exhibit Hall
4:00 PM: USA Cycling race registration begins in
the Exhibit Hall
4:00 PM: Wee-Chi-Tah Off-Road events
registration begins at the Exhibit Hall
8:00 PM: All Activities close
Friday, August 26 The Celebration Begins!
9:00 AM: Wee-Chi-Tah Off-Road events
registration begins at the Bridwell Ag Center
10:00 AM Wee-Chi-Tah Off-Road Mountain Bike
Trail Races begin at the Bridwell Ag Center
1:00 PM: Consumer Show begins
2:00 PM: Packet Pickup and late registration open
in the Exhibit Hall for Ride and Race participants.
3:00 PM: Finish Line Village opens
5:30 PM: Spaghetti Dinner begins in the lower
level of the Coliseum
5:00 PM: Ultra Criterium for USA Cycling racers
begins at the Michelob Ultra Finish Line Village.
Great races to watch from MPEC parking & East
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steps of the Coliseum - 5 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ride Seminar with Bikin’ Mike
Keel - MPEC Seminar Room
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Friday Outdoor Concert at 2nd
and Lamar with area band Slab Rat
8:00 PM: HHH Pace Group Meeting - MPEC
Seminar Room
8:45 PM: Race Officials Meeting – HHH Bldg, 104
Scott St. (USA Cycling Officials and invited guests)
9:00 PM: Spaghetti Dinner closes
10:00 PM: Consumer Show, Finish Line Village,
Registrations and Packet Pickup Close
Saturday, August 27; The Heat is On!
The Ride and Road Races Begin!
5:00 AM: Breakfast offered by Monarch Catering lower level of the Coliseum
5:00 AM: Packet Pickup and Late Registration
in the Exhibit Hall. (USA Cycling racers - no
registration)
5:30 AM: Morning Praise & Worship (3rd & Lamar)
6:45 AM: Michelob Ultra USA Cycling Road
Races begin at Lincoln St and Burkburnett Rd.
7:00 AM: Registration for the Ride closes
7:05 AM: Flyover (under review)
7:05 AM: Cannon blasts and the official start of
the Endurance ride for 100 mile riders, 100K,
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50 mile, 25 mile and 10K routes (Tandems &
Recumbents start at 2nd Street)
8:00 AM: Michelob Finish Line Village & Food
Court opens at 2nd and Lamar
9:00 AM: Consumer Show Opens
9:00 AM: Sports Massage at the Consumer Show
opens
10:30AM to 4:00 PM Outdoor Concert at 2nd and
Lamar
Downtown Royalty – 10:30 AM>12 noon
The Outer Vibe – 12:30>2:00PM
The Killdares – 2:30>4:00PM
11:00 AM: Michelob Ultra Road Races finish.
Awards will be presented around Noon (based
on category completion time) on the Finish Line
Village Concert Stage
4:00 PM: Consumer Show Closes
5:00 PM: Finish Line Village & Outdoor Concert
closes (7:00 PM: All activities close)
Sunday, August 28
7:00 AM: Wee-Chi-Tah Off-Road Trail Run, 10K
and Half-Marathon Distances
7:00 AM - 4 PM: Michelob Ultra Criterium for
USA Cycling racers begins in the front of the
Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall (MPEC). Great Races to
watch. MPEC parking and around the route.
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JOIN THE WHEEL PEOPLE
WICHITA FALLS BICYCLING CLUB
For information about what the WFBC offers
area cyclists, and/or to join the group, please go
to: www.hh100.org/wfbc/join-wfbc. Forms may
be downloaded to mail in, or membership can be
completed on-line.
Annual membership for individuals, or family
members residing at the same address, is $10.
Members get discounts on HHH registration,
and on purchases from the on-line HHH virtual
store, The Bike Stop, and Endurance House.
The club hosts numerous group ride
opportunities and events.
Members of the Wichita Falls Bicycling Club
developed the first annual HHH in 1982. Since
the formation of the club in 1981, the WFBC has
boasted a veritable who’s who of area riders and
cycling supporters.
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