For some insane reason, I'm thinking about heading to Fredericksburg in March, to do some climbing...   Anybody interested in potentially joining me???  My business partner has a simple weekend house about 5 miles outside of Fredericksburg, where perhaps a half dozen or so could possibly stay, so hotel cost would not come into play...  It would be interesting to ride this together as a small 'bent group, amongst all the roadies.
 
I'm looking at going down on Friday the 14th, and riding Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, returning Tuesday.
 
http://hellweek.com/texas.html
 
For more detailed info:
 
http://hellweek.com/texasinfo.html
 
 
 

Greg, I'm going to Hell Week.  I've been going every year, for years.  I know all the routes real well, if you or anyone else has any questions.  The "Leakey Death Ride" is a "must ride".   I usually bring my bent and and least one of my DF's.
 
For those of you who haven't experienced Hell Week, it's an awesome experience.  I've met some great people from all over the country, and have kept in contact with several of them over the years.  As a matter of fact, I owe my conversion to recumbents to an eye doctor from Bushnell IL that I met in Hell Week 2003.  He races all forms of bents.
 
I stay at the same B&B every year too.  It's a fully equipped house, a short bike ride from the start every day.  Dennis Cook,  one my close Rando buddies will be sharing the house with me this year.  I'll be there the entire 8 days, including the 200k and 300k Brevets.
 
Nelson - please consider joining us.  There is room in the house for you, Dennis and I.

Im thinking about this.  Its sounds like much fun.  What is the cut off date to decide?
 
Terry

Paul (et. all) - riding sure sounds good right now.  I spent 4 hours driving the NJ and PA turnpike in rain/sleet to go approx 80 miles.  I missed one turn and had to drive almost 20 miles in one direction before the next exit.  Yuck, yucko, yuckooo.  
 
If you, or anone else that decides to ride in Hell Week, which I can't recommend more highly, please let me know if you have any questions.  Each day there are at least three rides, which vary in distance from approximately 20-30, 50-60, and 70-100 miles.  A few days there are rides in excess of 100 miles, including a 200k, and 300k Brevet.  All this can be found on the Hell Week web site.

Don't count me out yet!

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Now if they could just do something about the "Bloomin' " hills....  

Is it possible to come down for just a day or two of this?  that's right on the line of whne I might be able to wear clipless again.

There is a single entry fee, and you can stay one day, or all eight days (which I am).
 
This year Nick (Director) has several different packages (in case you don't want a t-shirt, sweat shirt, etc).  All packets come with a complete set of cue sheets and maps, probably 40-50 routes.  That's worth the price of admission as you can take your own vacation to Fredericksburg and experience this awesome routes.  
 
I'll arrive sometime around noon on Friday.  Dennis is going to share a B&B with me.  We also are going to ride the 200k on Monday.  
 
Anyone else besides Paul and possibly Greg plan on attending?  I can't recommend this more highly.  If you don't go, remember these words... After the event, you'll read rbent posts of how awesome it was and how great the riding is.....  

OMG - who's next        
 
Wait - don't tell  
 
First Bustin' Bud, then Gregarious Greg, and now Pistol (fast) Paul.  Three make a conspiracy ya know    
 
Let's see... form fit, and function.  Two carbon bents thus far... Hmm Paul, does the trend continue or are you going with the Ti Stratus?
 
Can I play in your sandbox?
 
What's this year's TTTT going to be like?

And when you get back I want a review!
JohnS

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...a Carbon Fiber MicWic Tandem!!!   (NOT)    

Greg --
  You can stay at the house with me that first weekend, but outside of that you'll have to have other accomodations.
 
Paul

Oh, and at the moment (3/4), the weather forecast looks VERY promising for Hell Week weekend!!!  Greg, you still planning to go?

yes, long term forecast shows temps to be in the 80's.  I plan on being there all week, and since this is my 5th Hell Week, I'm very familiar with the process, most of the routes, etc...  I've also been to Fredericksburg 50 times, so I know the area very well to.  So if anyone has any questions, let me know.  
 
I will probably ride the A or B ride every day, with the exception of Monday, where I'll ride the 200k.  
 
I'm staying at my favorite B&B about a mile from the start.  It's $89 per night for a full house, full kitchen, washer and dryer, etc...  Dennis Cook is planning on rooming with me.
 
So, Paul and Greg are confirmed.  Anyone else?
 

Consider me "de-confirmed"...  life has gotten in the way of a carefree four-day cycling vacation this weekend.  I'll shoot for next year....