Yeah, it might be wise to reserve something early. Greg said he found a motel room right before the ride last year, but you probably can't count on that.
 
I'm game for sharing something. If nothing else, we could get a several motel rooms next to each other.

The last time I did HHH was back in '05, which was the first time I finished. It was also the ride I went to on the bike, ride to the ride, ride the ride, and ride home. I admit I was taking the idea to an absurd extreme in this case. But it was the only one I finished to date.
 
Opus

This is perfect!  I declare this location as the official 2007 HH100 RBENT Barracks!    Anyone second this motion?
 
From the hh100.org website:
 
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I sent brady@lbcwf.org an email.
 

Terry

However, don't forget the unofficial RBENT Club Meeting here at Mile 98  

Theres a good chance I will make the HHH this year. Is the gym airconditioned?? Sounds like a good deal. With a cot or air mattress it won't be too bad..provided the snoring is kept to a minimum .

I have been tentatively given permission to attend by the family CFO, if I find some way to get there and back. Anyone up for the RRR option to HHH? I have 2 potential routes already mapped out, one a 3 day RRR and the other a 5 day. The 5 day option goes through Sherman and requires a stop at the Mission Oaks Nursing Home to visit with the residents there. I haven't scouted the ride from Sherman to WF on US 82 all the way, but I have seen the part from Nocona to Henrietta and it's not bad. You have to get on US 287 to get to WF
 
The 3 day option is just a ride out US 380 to US 287 and then into WF. I have only been able to scout this one as far as Mckinney to Denton on 380 recently, I have been the entire distance but not recently, last time was 2004. Time before that I went out with Bob, the guy that rides the Flying Bannana Rotator with the Coroplast fairing (sorry Bob, your last name has escaped my damaged brain) along the same route after Denton. Anyway the 3 day RRR is to leave Parker Road station way early in the AM on the Friday before, ride to McKinney up TX5, hang a left on US 380 to Decatur, and a right on US 287 and ride that puppy all the way to Wichita Falls. 287 will take us right downtown and almost right into the MPEC for our Packets. On the way back the plan is to stop in Henrietta for breakfast on either route.  
 
If anybody is interested post a reply or start another thread.
 
Opus

287 looked pretty good back in 2004, last time I saw it. The section from US82 in Henrietta to Wichita Falls was pretty good in 2005 except for the construction going on back then. From Decatur to WF has mostly rolling hills and wide shoulders. I have Google Earth now, the close up views look pretty good for most of the route. The only dicey part of the route is the transit of Denton. I haven't had any chance to scout this part either in a bike or by motor vehicle.
 
Opus

That could be one miserably hot three+ days, guys...    But, what the heck...

Sounds like we can be roomies.  Having actually DONE the 100 miler, I plan on staying in the same hotel and hitting the breakfast buffet.

Quote from terranimo on May 12^th, 2007, 4:23pm:

 
No, I figured on driving home after the ride.

A return email from Susan, at Lamar...  email her for your own registration attachment.
Paul
 
"Yes we still have room. We have a full size gym that we section off for each person. The space allows you enough room for your bag, sleeping bag/cot and bike. We sleep the women upstairs in the aerobic room. You will have access to showers, ice and a microwave. We will provide you a map that shows how to get from our facility to the race. We are 1.78 miles from the race start. ( 6 minutes driving time) And there is no cost to stay here.I have sent an attachment for you to register if you want. I need one for each person. That is so we have a correct security list. We will also have church staff here the whole time to help keep an eye on things and monitor all people entering the building. You can e-mail it back or FAX it. "
 

DJ, it looks like they do not supply food of any sort --   What do you recommend for obtaining dinner the night before, and something for breakfast that morning???    
 
Paul

I've emailed my form to reserve my spot on the gym floor. Do we use our bikes for a pillow?

Eddie,
 
I'll bet we could go 16-18 for 50 miles if the wind doesnt' whip up. Then just ride on until we finish or something blows. You gotta go 98 miles at least to get to that special rest stop. This will be an entirely new adventure for me. Some of the others have done it many times. John S. about 20, right John? I don't really know what to expect. I guess thats why it is so interesting to me. I  get to test myself and see if reality lines up with what's inside my head. I'm going to stay at Lamar Avenue church. That should be fun too. Several of the RBENT gang will be there.

Eddie, I stayed at Chapparal last year, along with Lynn and John Cox...  It's a good place, although the A/C in the dorm wasn't up to the 107 degree temps.  It's about 10 miles outside of town, so you'll have to deal with parking at HHH that next morning early on, which was...  (understatement warning!).... a bit tricky.   However, the food is excellent, both for dinner the night before and early breakfast.   The dorm bunk beds have your standard 3" thick foam mattress on top of plywood...
 
Paul

Eddie & All,
 
I hope we can all group together at the start just to promote RBENT.

I was in line with Lynn Morrow (P-38) last year, and the registration guy asked her, "And how many times have you ridden HHH?"  She said, "Gosh, I think it's 24 of the 25!!!"

Quote from jcsadowski on Jul 18^th, 2007, 12:23pm:

From Richardson?  I did that in 2004, except we left Lewisville at 3:30a.  I've been assuming that I couldn't pull that off from Allen, but now you've got me thinking...

Ya know, if you have an RV, or access to one, you can stay at the MPEC for $15/night w hookups. That's cheap and VERY convenient!! Of course, there's the $100 of gas for the drive up and back....

Is anyone driving to HnH friday night and who would like to car-pool?
Im sleeping at Hope Baptist Church.
 
If yes to the above, then please consider car pooling with me to HnH.  I could pop my Draftmaster unto the back of your car.  It would have no problem hauling both of our recumbents.  I would put your recumbent on the center rail where I haul the EZ tandem.  
 
Otherwise we could consider taking my Jeep.  But it gets only about 17mpg on the highway.
 
My cell phone number is 469-853-4015
 
Terry

Hey Opus, Im willing to drive.  We would need to split to cost of gas.  My jeep only gets about 15-17 miles per gallon.  And Im looking to go Friday Night and stay free at Hope Baptist Church (the RBent Barracks).  My draft master can haul your LWB without any problems.
 
Terry

What time is the Spag Dinner?  We could leave ASAP friday after work.
 
Terry

Here's how they cook it...
 

 

Greg (and anyone else going),
 
While I'm not going this year, here's a benchmark.  I rode the HHh100 last year non-stop with John Schlitter and the Bacchetta Team with an avg speed of 22.80, and I think my time was around 4:20.  I carried two 100 oz bladders (one in my Fastback and the other behind the seat.  I also carried two watter bottles with Perpeteum.  John Schlitter finished in under 4 hours for a record, so while I think my 4:20 time was great, he blew me away.  He caught the Cat 4 racers who left 30 minutes prior to the recumbents (who stage at the front with the Tandems).  The USCF officials weren't to happy, and I heard that they are going to widen the gap this year, basically because of the Bacchetta Team racers.  
 
Have a great time, fighting through 10,000 (mostly, new) riders.  

Ray:  They're doing the road races on Friday this year - John really did 'em a number!
 
I had an average of 23mph with no stops when I crossed hell's gate last year, but I had zero knowledge of nutrition.  I had only brought a gel flask and plain water, and I started shutting down at about mile 70.  
 
This year I'll be carrying the flask along with 600 or so extra calories of a mix  and electrolytes.  Hopefully that'll keep me from bonking.

Bud, I guess about 100-150 bents and quite a few tandems.  You get to start at the front.  Most bents I've ever seen in one place.

Yeah, at least a couple hundred bents, and the 200 roadies who kept sneaking amongst us to get the early start  

One nice thing about the church camp 10 miles outside of town was their breakfast, and supply of ice.  Since they're not supplying food at the Lamar church, what are people planning to take and/or do for breakfast?  Does anyone know if Lamar provides ice and water???
 
Pual

I don't recall Lamar providing any extras last year.  I'm doing like I did last year and bring my own stuff for breakfast & snacks.  Richard is doing it right too.  I'm for eating out, but it would probably be wise to hit it on the early side.  D J

I'm planning to hit the spaghetti dinner on Friday, just not sure at what time...  We'll have to try to coordinate, somehow, although it'll be tough getting extended table space!  Worth a shot, though...
 
DJ, does Lamar provide ice and water in the morning????

I got may packet back today! I'm 2816. I'll be at the dinner Friday night, and maybe hang out in the consumer show a bit before retiring to my palacial accomodations in my tent, and hitting the Luby's breakfast in the pre-dawn dark. I'm starting with the Keepers that's the third group back from the USCF racers at the front and the second group behind the bridge.
 
Opus

Quote from catroad254 on Aug 18^th, 2007, 10:58pm:

 
This page on the Hotter 'N Hell Hundred website shows the recumbents and tandems starting together at 7:00 am.

I don't recall ever seeing the recumbents mentioned on the maps. Anybody else remember different?

OK I answered my own question. The map doesn't mention bents, however the HHH website under "shedule" states the recumbents start with the tandems.
 
Richard

That's what I'd do. Sure beats trying to get up to the start from the South.

The map, to the best of my memory, has NEVER mentioned recumbents, but they do start at the front.

Last year was my first HHH and riding to the start from Lamar Baptist Church was a non-issue.  Not a big deal at all.  I was figuring on rolling over there about 6 AM.  DJ

Good map -- I say we all follow DJ...     Since it'll still be DARK when we roll out!!!!

Golden Corral is nice and roomy and has a good selection of food. Why don't we do that?

Let me say good luck to all riders(regardless of distance) and God speed. See you in WF's!!!!

Good Job Greg.   RBENT is like a Cowboy in the wild wild west.  No Sheriff in town!  Its is all about stepping up taking charge!  Round up them Dawgies!
 
What time is dinner at Golden Corral?  During the afternoon, I need to drop off Opus at the AG camping spot then Im going to be checking out the exhibits at MPEC.  So I will need to head back to the Church or go to Golden Corral.  RBENT is not some sappy democratic consensus club.  
 
Terry