The Heart of Tennessee ("HOT") 100

HOT 100

Murfreesboro, TN

100 Mile, Metric, shorter distances

I've done several of the organized century rides around Nashville (Harpeth River, Clarksville, HOT) and I can say the HOT is one of the more difficult.  The namesake is appropriate.  There are hills.  And I don't care how you slice it, 100 miles (or 100K) is a long way to ride.  Most of these guys are training for a half iron distance, so they also got off the bike and ran.    

100 Mile:
Jason Clark

Metric:

Amanda Parsons 

Corrie Logan

Kristie Butler

Chase Ledbetter

Erin Kadeg

Walter Harris

Photo: Team before the ride.

Photo: Chase Ledbetter rolling out.

Photo: At a mid-point rest stop.

Photo: Jason Clark was the lone team rider to finish out the 100 mile option.  I think this picture accurately portrays the mental status challenges you experience when you push yourself to ride that far.  A BIG kudos to you, Jason.

Photo: Amanda and Corrie climbing the big one.

Photo: Some of the team members are medical professionals.  Amanda stopped to make sure this man--who was bonking and cramping--would be okay.

Photo: Walter (who took all these pictures) shaking hands with local legend Bruce Gennari.