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Hell of the North Texas 2019

Sun July 21, 2019 Paris, TX 75460 US Directions

Place

2025 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX US 75460

Description

Originally inspired by the Paris-Roubaix Classic on the cobblestones, the Hell of the North Texas is please to now be hosted out of Paris, TX!

Already a Classic in its own right, the HOTNT now enhances the pedigree with some of the most unique gravel and dirt routes available anywhere. We will be linking shaded and canopy roads to help as you challenge the summer sun. Courses will be marked and gps files and a phone app will be provided for backup navigation as well.

This is a self supported event so riders are expected to make their own arrangements if they break down on course. There will not be SAG vehicles on the course.

Unique giveaways and an after ride picnic lunch with homemade desserts are included with the registration fee. Register early for best pricing possible. This is being held in conjunction with the Tour de Paris road rally the day before so please do make a weekend of it!

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The Rules

Thou shalt not have any other goal before you but to have fun.
Thou shalt not make unto thee a litter bug.
Thou shalt not take the spirit of self supported in vain.
Remember event day, it is holy.
Honor thy bike shops and thy distillers/fermenters.
Thou shalt not cheat.
Thou shalt not commit assholery.
Thou shalt not be unprepared.
Thou shalt not touch my timing computer even if you think you know everything about computers and software.
Thou shalt covet thy neighbor's bike, gear, lung capacity, navigation skills, etc. and seek to make them yours as well.

Race Category Descriptions

A Race - The Aces of the field. If it is a payout race this will be the category. Equivalent to Pro/Cat 1/19+ Mph Average over 100K

B Race - Badasses. The every day fast folks most of us are jealous of. Equivalent to Cat 2 and Cat 3 sandbaggers/16-18 Mph Average over 100K

C Race - Competitive. Likes the thrill of the chase and a badass wannabe. 14-16 Mph Average over 100K

D Ride - Developmental. Get out there and see what you can do. No pressure of any kind but you will have a recorded time to reference if you are curious how you stack up with others. Not worried about rankings? We're cool with that. This is also the preferred category for the person doing this type of event for the first time and has no idea which race category is appropriate for them. Ride non competitive the first event to establish a base line.

Categories are self declared but we reserve the right to force sandbaggers into an appropriate category at any time. Hint, if you podium more than once you are probably going to be upgraded. If you "win" a C race with a big gap on the field you will probably be upgraded that race unless you've never raced before.

Age breaks will be determined based on total number of entries once the event reaches capacity. The formula will be 8-10 racer per category (age/gender) based on youngest age and up. Once 10 racers are in an age/gender group the next group begins. Racing age is determined by age on event day.

 

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