I'm thinking that I want to do about 60 miles before I go to the HHH and do their 66.  I'm off Friday and would like to know of a good fairly level place to ride.  I'm not doing this as a training ride or a speed test, but an endurance test.  I was considering doing like 6 laps at WRL (the path on the lake across the dam, as opposed to the route that is on the roads.)  I was also thinking about the Trinity Trail out and back but have never ridden there.  I just want to go and ride and try 60, would rather not do it alone, and need to know where I can do all this on a relatively flat surface, and if I can do a trail as opposed to roads even better.  Next time I'll do more roads/hills.  Looking at the HHH route (66.13), there is only about 620 +/- climb/descent so it is relatively flat as well.  I know I will be dealing with wind and heat there, but I just need to see if I can do the distance.    
 
Longest I've gone before is 42, but I've ridden much more since then.  I suppose this is the mental "60 mile hurdle" more than anything.
 
Anyone up for a slower 60 on Friday morning?

Come join Greg's ride on Sunday. About 30 miles is on trail/park roads.
 
I've never ridden HHH, but I'm told that it is relatively flat and that riding the Trinity Trails is approximately the same.
 
I too plan on riding a 100k at HHH but the furthest that I've ridden so far is about 42. Not sure whether I will attempt bonus miles before/after Greg's ride, but I was contemplating starting at the Benbrook trailhead and riding to meet Greg, then I would have the option of either finishing the ride with Greg and riding back to my vehicle or simply dropping at the Benbrook trailhead as Greg and company pass it along the way.

Quote from freakflyer9999 on Jun 26^th, 2012, 1:32pm:

What bike will you be riding?  I'll look for you there, and maybe we can ride together!  I'm in the 11-13 MPH group.

I can switch Fridays next PP!  Or I can handle preaching too.  

Well I WAS gonna say that I could ride with you and create an easy route that'll get you just what you want, but you gotta come down here .

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Jun 26^th, 2012, 1:18pm:

 
I'm at a conference this week.  It's local, but all day until Friday.  I'd really much rather be riding.  Only one more week-long conference this summer.  

I've read that there is some construction down there somewhere.  Does anyone have a map of the road route that shows where it is?  Or for that matter what the road path even is?

Jim,
You know where it is.  You know Tepee Hill?  It's the hill on the west side, close to the boat docks, where the scull rowers are.  Anyway, the road next to the path is it.  No pedestrians to get in the way, the cyclists are fun to pass, nice turns, the whole thing.  Just look up Tepee Hill after you get to WRL in Google Maps, and turn on Street View.  

you probably won't want to ride that - the "trail back and forth" is White Rock Creek Trail - WRCT and it's connection with WRL there at Northwest Hwy is what is under construction.  You can still ride and get through the construction relatively safely - the clowns do it multiple times a week.  
 
Given the choice I'd just drive down to the lake - find a parking spot in the shade if you can and jump on the bike.  Keep the lake on your right and just follow everyone else.  It isn't like you are going to be the only one out there.  
 
This is the route I take:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1369048
 
What time you going to be out there?  I might be able to meet you for a lap in the morning depending on timing.  I gotta have my car to Plano (Independence & Parker) for some work done at 10am.  I'll be riding home from there.

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I may be the only one there...but I'll be riding clockwise this time I think.  Text me when you are out of the water...I'm hoping to get there around  6:30-7 traffic dependant.

Quote from TonyWard on Jun 28^th, 2012, 7:42pm:

 
Just think, in only 33 years you'll be able to ride whenever you want to. You might even be Clown #1.    

Quote from Action Lad on Jun 29^th, 2012, 7:38pm:

 
Just a retired guy poking fun at a young riding buddy.