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Hotter’N Hell Hundred marks 45 years of cycling tradition in Wichita Falls

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:03 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Hotter’N Hell Hundred marks 45 years of cycling tradition in Wichita Falls
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The Hotter’N Hell Hundred cycling event in Wichita Falls, Texas, celebrates its 45th anniversary with thousands of participants. Founded by Roby Christie as a kickoff for the city’s centennial, the event has grown into a major cycling marathon recognized internationally. Christie reflects on the journey from a single idea to a worldwide biking legacy and the personal connections forged through cycling. Preparations for this year’s race are ongoing, promising a significant turnout as cyclists gather to face the challenge of a 100-mile course in the heat.

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  • •Hotter’N Hell Hundred began as an idea from Roby Christie over four decades ago.
  • •The event is celebrated for its challenging 100-mile course in extreme heat.
  • •Thousands of cyclists from various places participate yearly.
  • •Preparations are underway for this year's anniversary event.
  • •Christie emphasizes the personal stories of cyclists overcoming challenges through biking.
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  • 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Hotter’N Hell Hundred celebrates 45 years of cycling, Roby Christie reflects
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For more than four decades, thousands of cyclists have come to Wichita Falls ready to take on the heat and one hundred miles, but before Hotter 'N Hell Hundred became one of the city's most recognizable traditions, it was just an idea from one man.

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