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Hotter N Hell 100, 2007

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For the past 3 years I have lived outside Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls' population is a little above 100,000. It's a mix of "small town" meets "up and coming city". Wichita Falls is the home of Sheppard AFB, red draws (beer & tomato juice) and the world famous Hotter N Hell 100 bike race. I think a lot of people traveling to Wichita Falls make a mistake by looking at the town for what "chain" restaurants/stores it doesn't have, you must truly look at the hidden gems this town has.

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Hotter N Hell 100, 2007

August 25, 2007

Hotter N Hell 100. About to start the 50 mile ride.

I rode 50 miles again this year in the Hotter N Hell 100. This year the start was cordinated to better accomodate the riders in different distances. After the start cannon was fired everyone was past the starting line in about 20 mins, an improvement from last year when it took almost an hour. Every year Sheppard AFB allows those biking in the 25 mile, 50 mile, and 100 k to come onto the base and ride through. This year Sheppard is building a new housing area that caused the route to be changed, they had a rest stop at the Pitsenbarger gym with TONS of military displays about Air Force heritage. Working on the base everyday you get kind of used to all the military planes and displayes but the way they had all the displays during the ride actually impressed alot of us military folks stationed here. Down the one main road there were actually Airmen lined up cheering on the riders as they zoomed past and onto the finish line. This year Sheppard was truly a highlight of the ride.