The Road to Hotter'N Hell - Bike Rides

21/04/2026

My jersey arrived yesterday. Did you get yours?

I just sent out a group email about sizing issues. Let me know if your jersey doesn’t fit 🚴😎

18/04/2026

A number of brave souls rode out at 9 am. The rest of us used our food vouchers 🙏🏻😎

17/04/2026

In case you missed the email that went out yesterday, here it is:

Hello Everybody.

Are you ready for a bike ride in the piney woods of East Texas? I know I am.

Having done these rides for decades, I have learned that the weather never watches the forecast. It does what it wants to and the forecast changes a lot.

I have also driven through rain to a ride, only to have the weather clear and have a beautiful ride. Yes, it has also gone the other way - clear to the ride and rain starting at ride time.

Current forecast calls for early morning showers and clear at ride time. I plan to be there and look forward to riding the 40 mile route, weather permitting.

I'll be set up by packet pick up, which is in the Town Square (different from last year). Come by and see me before the ride starts. I've got some goodies and gifts (FREE Road to Hotter'N Hell Posters) to hand out.

I regret that the jerseys did not get to us in time for this ride. If you have a RTHH jersey from a previous year OR a Hotter'N Hell jersey, please wear it.

The ride starts at 9am.

All rider packets include a $7 food voucher that can be redeemed at a number of local restaurants and cafes. Many of them are right there on the town square.

If you need to check out the routes (there are several hills along the way), here's the link.

Got questions? Reply with your query and I'll do my best to find you an answer.

FYI - I'll be out of the office after 12 noon on 4/17/2026 and will not see emails when I am out of the office.

Ride On!
Bikin' Mike
Fun Bikin' Enterprises
Come Ride. Come Play. Do Some Good Along The Way.
www.FunBikin.com

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3619/Page/Show?ClassCode=StoryDetails&Slug=duke-s-tdc-bike-route-information

2026 routes, confirmed as of 3/26/2026. All routes with sections on Hwy 37 between Winnsboro and Mount Vernon have been changed slightly due to recent chip seal topping added to Hwy 37 road surface.  Late notice updates will be available on this page. 100K, 50 mile and 40-mile routes take riders t...

13/04/2026

Jersey/Socks Update

Howdy!

I look forward to seeing you all in Mount Vernon this Saturday for the Tour de Cypress, our first ride of the 2026 cycling season.

I know that we would all like to be wearing our new jerseys for the ride, but it looks like we might miss that window. I know that the jerseys are complete and are currently being shipped to Peak 1 Sports for packaging/labeling before they are mailed to you.

While it looks like we will get them NEXT week, I am hopeful.

So, plan B. If you have a past RTHH jersey, please wear that on Saturday. If this is your first year with the RTHH, please wear your favorite Hotter'N Hell jersey.

For those of you who ordered socks (this is our first year working with DeFeet), I was told this week that we “might” get them next week. I'll keep you posted on both items.

Meanwhile, look for an email from me later this week with tips for the ride in Mount Vernon.

Ride On!

Bikin' Mike

Fun Bikin' Enterprises

Come Ride. Come Play. Do Some Good Along The Way.
www.FunBikin.com

23/02/2026

We've got some great rides on the Road to Hotter'N Hell.

Tour de Cypress Bike Ride Mount Vernon Texas - Third Saturday in April

Head For The Hills Bike Rally of Cedar Hill, Texas

Possum Pedal

Peach Pedal

Blazin' Saddle 75

Hotter'N Hell Hundred

Bundles of 3, 4, 5 or 6 rides are offered as well as custom apparel

You'll find all the information here:

The Hotter’N Hell Hundred has long been considered the “Ride of Passage” for Texas cyclists. As I have been cycling in North Texas I noticed that people who participated in the events leading up to the Hotter’N Hell Hundred were better prepared for the rigors of the wind, heat and hills that...

23/02/2026

Join us on the Road to Hotter'N Hell

12/01/2026

Do you like to ride your bike? Our series of small community rides all provide multiple route options on rural roads. Come ride with us as we get ready for the Hotter'N Hell!

I love to ride my bicycle. I began pursuing fitness on a bicycle back in 1974, mostly as a commuter. Then, in 1987, I discovered small town bike rides and fell in love. There is just so much to experience while I am out on my bicycle. Not only do I get to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of my su...

31/12/2025

Registration opens tomorrow. Let's get ready to ride😊

BikeReg - online cycling event registration