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The Wind Never Stops and it is Hotter’n Hell

June 10, 2008 in WICHITA FALLS, TX:

High Temperature: Actual: 97°F
Normal: 90°F
Record: 105°F

The Hotter’N Hell Hundred endurance race is one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the USA.

With the huge consumer products show, off-road mountain biking and USCF Races over the weekend, the Hotter’N Hell offers an awesome start and the greatest weekend on two wheels. Fitness riders and bicycle racers will come to Wichita Falls, in August, from almost everywhere to participate. Races begin at 7am (sunrise) and end at the Finish Line Village. But, first, you must pass through Hell’s Gate.

Off Road Biking on 10-mile off-road trail is open all day. Help comes for you at 6 pm on Friday and 1 pm on Saturday. This natural trail is single track with quick short climbs and drops. Off-roading requires skill and caution on the part of the rider.

Registration and Races

All the excitement of the HH100 begins with Registration for one or all races held during the weekend.

8/22/2008
Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races
Mountain Bike (13 miles) and Trail Run (5, 10, 13 miles)
online registration closes 8/18/2008 8:00:00 AM ET

8/22/2008 - 8/23/2008
Hotter’N Hell Hundred Ultra Road and Criterium (USCF races for licensed racers)
online registration closes 8/20/2008 11:00:00 PM ET

8/23/2008
Hotter’n Hell Hundred Endurance Ride - HH100
10K - 25 mile - 50 mile - 100K - 100 mile
online registration closes 8/18/2008 7:00:00 AM ET

Consumer Show

8/21-8/23/2008
2008 Consumer Show

The Hotter’N Hell Consumer Show is one of the largest consumer bicycle trade shows in the nation. Visit old friends and make new ones in the exhibit Hall of the Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC), 1000 Fifth St. in downtown Wichita Falls.

Thursday 3 -8 pm
Friday 1-10 pm
Saturday 9-3 pm

Camping

There are lots of opportunities to camp–from full hookups to tent camping to indoor camping in a hall with A/C. Visit the camping page of HH100 website for more information. There are also hotels listed.

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I once read an article of how the farmers in New Zealand put their fruits, vegetables, eggs and other items for sale at the ends of their driveway with an honor bucket for payment. Born and raised in Houston, I could not imagine the level of trust it would take to put your livelihood out with an honor bucket. This fascination with New Zealand has persisted my entire life.

New Zealand, land of contrasts, is comprised of the North Island and the South Island. These islands sit over two tectonic plates on the Pacific ring of fire. Both islands have high mountain backbones running their length. To the north is the volcanic plateau, site of geothermal activities like hot springs; buried mountains, called fiords; subtropical forests and rolling farmland. To the south, you will find active glaciers, alpine forests and vast alluvial plains.

While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island are freezing in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall and abundant sunshine. Being located in the Southern hemisphere, January and February are the warmest months of the year, and July is the coldest.

My dream is to book flights to New Zealand and rent an RV to see both islands or to meet the honor bucket folks by staying with farm families on both islands.

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. . . it is sunny, but there is a gentle breeze blowing off the water. You are lying in a hammock under a palm shade shelter sipping an ice cold drink. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea gently break on a white sand beach, just footsteps away. . . Where in the world are you? You are in Cancun, a great vacation spot on the tip of the Yucatan Pennisula in Mexico.

Beginning May 1, you may fly directly from Austin, Texas to Cancun, Mexico for as little as $9.99 on vivaAerobus. Now, I must tell you that after they add departure and airport fees to your fare, you are looking at over $140 one way, which is still a good fare.

The Cancun that you will visit has two zones. There is the city where the natives live and then there is the hotel zone, a 14-mile long island where some world-class hotels stand over the most pristine beaches in the world, overlooking the Caribbean. The lagoon, between mainland and the island is perfect setting for jet skiing or other water sports. Spend your days on the beach or take a ferry to Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) to spend the day looking at ruins.

If you are thinking of sun and fun this winter, visit HotelsByCity.net, where you may find cheap hotels and guides to each destination. For instance, I found hotels for $54 USD per night, all-inclusive hotels for just over $300 per night, with $100 resort credits per day. There are adult-only and family-oriented hotels, so you will be sure to find exactly what you need.

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I am always looking at travel sites, dreaming of the vacations I would take if money and time were no barrier to travel. While browsing, I found Holiday-Rentals and started looking at their Valentine’s Day Holiday page.

I was daydreaming about a Caribbean romance for Valentine’s Day. Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St Lucia Trinidad & Tobago are just some of the destinations from which you may choose. Imagine visiting a tropical island and snorkeling in the warm sea while everyone at home is bundled up for blizzards.

A romantic Valentine’s holiday to Lake Como, Italy sounds wonderful to me. Some other destinations in Italy you may choose are Campania, Lombardy, Rome, Sardinia, Tuscany or Venice. Spending a week or so in any one of these beautiful and historic locations would be a wonderful treat.

Holiday-Rentals has the largest selection of holiday homes available to rent direct from the owners, saving you up to 40 percent in fees. Staying at someone’s home offers an authentic cultural experience, great personal comfort and an excellent value.

There are over 45,000 rentals on the website. From cottages to villas, from condos on the beach to cabins in the mountains, you will find the perfect rental using the robust search engine on the site.

So, where are you going on your Valentine’s Day holiday?

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