Jun 11 2008

Hotter ‘n Hell Bicycle Races

The Wind Never Stops and it is Hotter’n Hell

Hotter\'n Hell 100 Bike Ride

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.

Posted by CyberCelt under Birding, Camping, Hike/Bike/Run, Lakes, Other Countries, Politics, RV Parks, Reviews, Rivers

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Jun 10 2008

World’s Toughest Boat Race

Cotton Seed Rapids

Photograph by Lee Deviney, all rights reserved

The most grueling boat race in the world, the Texas Water Safari, will start at 9 am on June 14, 2008 in San Marcos, Texas.

Since 1963, thousands of canoeists have started the 260+ mile race. The course of the Texas Water Safari (TWS) begins in the headwaters of the San Marcos River, flows past the confluence of the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers to the convergence of the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers, and then follows the length of the Guadalupe River to the Gulf coast.

Safari entrants must pack all provisions–food, equipment and items of repair–in their boat or on their person before the start of the race. Nothing may be purchased or delivered to a team during the race except water and/or ice. Teams must arrive at mandated checkpoints by specific times to remain competitive and finish within 100 hours to win the coveted Safari patch.

Please visit the new Texas Water Safari website for more information.

For some of the best “safari horror stories” view Bob Brooks personal website.

Canoeman.com has the history of the Texas Water Safari and some incredible historical photographs of the first Texas Water Safari.

Posted by CyberCelt under Famous Texans, Kayak/canoe/tube, Rivers, Sports

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Jun 10 2008

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

ROT Biker Rally

June 12 - June 15, 2008

Travis County Expo Center
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, Texas 78724

Republic of Texas Bike Parade 2006

The Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally The state’s largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands of bikers for rides, parades and music. At the 2006 ROT Rally, the Guinness Book Record for the Longest Parade of Motorcycles in the World was broken as thousands of motorcycles cruised from the Expo Center to Congress Avenue!

  • 70 bands, 4 stages, 3 days Big names are Charlie Daniels Band, Johnny Winters, Three Dog Night, Molly Hatchet, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Canned Heat, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Billy Joe Shaver, Joe Ely, Black Oak Arkansas.

EVENTS

Xtreme Fighting
2008 Celebrity Bike Builders
Austin Speed Shop Invitational
2008 Tattoo Contest
Art-fusion Experiment
Military Bike Give-Away
Big Texas Chop Off
Texas Roller Girls
Stand Up Comedy
World Famous Wall of Death
Biker Games by Buda
Ride - In- Bike Show
Motorcycle Parade
ROT BARS
Congress Ave. Party
Vendors Vendors Vendors

RVing Tip: On-site RV parking is sold out. View this page for local RV parks and maps.

Posted by CyberCelt under Fairs and Festivals, Motor Sports, Music, RV Travel

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Jun 10 2008

Juneteenth Began in Texas

History

On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger read General Order #3 to the assembled people in Galveston, Texas.

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free . . .

Today, this historic event is celebrated around the world as not only an African-American independence day, but as a celebration of the culture, the history and the countless contributions made by people of color to the world. For more information, please read my post from last year, Juneteenth in Texas.

Texas Celebrations

June 8-19, 2008 - Celebrate Juneteenth where it began, in Galveston. This huge Juneteenth event includes a Jubilee parade, picnic, prayer services, musicals, educational exhibits, demonstrations and more. Please visit the Juneteenth website for more information.

June 14, 2008 - Elgin celebrates Juneteenth on the second weekend in June with a parade, pageant, dance and festival. The events take place in downtown Elgin at the Veterans’ Memorial Park. For more information, contact Byron Mitchell at 512-281-9582 or the Elgin Chamber of Commerce.

June 19, 2008 - The George Bush Presidential Library in College Station hosts Freedom’s Legacy: Drumbeats of African American Heritage. The Annual Freedom Walk will depart from the Lincoln Center at 9am en route to the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum. A free storytelling celebration will be open to the public from 10:30-11:30am featuring Elizabeth Kahura, Storyteller and Educator.

June 19, 2008 - Attend a Gulf Coast Juneteenth in Hermann Park in Houston at 7pm. This concert merges creole and cowboy culture, zydeco and gospel music, with a mix of blues, jazz and deep southern soul. The concert features the ReBirth Brass Band, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Sherman Robertson and Trudy Lynn.

June 20-21, 2008 - San Marcos, Texas hosts the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashion picnic, BBQ cook-off, and festivities for the entire family. Saturday activities will be held at San Marcos Plaza. For more information, contact Harvey Miller at (512) 396-4903. For BBQ cook-off (Saturday) information, please contact David Peterson (512) 738-2583.

June 20-21, 2008 - Denton Juneteeth Celebration includes beauty pageants, gospel extravaganza, BBQ Cookoff, co-ed softball and basketball tournaments.

Other Ways to Celebrate

This year, we have a Black democratic candidate for the President of the United States. Read the story of Barack Obama and his journey towards the White House.

Read the Buffalo Soldiers Tribute. Did you know the Black soldiers were nicknamed “buffalo soldiers” by the Cheyenne Indians out of respect and acknowledgment of the fierce fighting ability of the 10th Cavalry?

Explore Black Cowboys on the Internet. Did you know that The character, Joshua Deets, portrayed by Danny Glover in the movie Lonesome Dove,i s based on Bose Ikard. Bose rode with both Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight.

Juneteenth * Remember * Celebrate * Learn * Discover

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Posted by CyberCelt under Did You Know, Fairs and Festivals, Family Fun, Famous Texans, Historic, RV Travel, Remember

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May 31 2008

Experian Wants Lifelock Out

I wrote a post back on April 29 about LifeLock. My husband and I plan to join the service. It costs about $10 per month and offers Identity Theft Protection, Reduced Junk Mail and Reduced Credit Card Offers, and is backed by a $1 Million Service Guarantee.

Experian is one of the major credit reporting bureaus in the USA and they do not like that LifeLock places fraud alerts for Lifelock members. Experian is now suing lifelock, alleging “credit laws do not provide for a third party to place fraud alerts on behalf of a consumer.” Placing fraud alerts, preventing fraud losses, issuing credit reports and investigating identity theft are among the corporate charges of the credit-reporting bureau. However, they do not like using their resources to set alerts on behalf of Lifelock’s clients.

Lifelock also provides opt-out services for pre-approved junk mail, which is cutting into the very lucrative practice of selling your credit history to lenders so that they may send you those new credit card and balance transfer offers.

While credit bureaus do very well with giving out consumer information so that lenders may up-sell, cross-sell customers while managing risk, they actually do little to help you straighten out your credit or identity when it is stolen. [Image]

Posted by CyberCelt under Did You Know, Product Reviews, Trouble

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