Hotter'N Hell nominated as USAToday's Best Road Cycling Event

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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — After winning USAToday's Readers' Choice for Best Road Cycling Event in 2024, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred is back for more in 2025 with another nomination for the same award, but they need your votes!
HHH was initially born as a way to celebrate Wichita Falls' centennial back in 1982.
The Wichita Falls Bicycle Club proposed the idea – 100 miles in 100-degree heat to celebrate 100 years.
Voting runs through Monday, March 24, at 10:59 a.m.
People can vote once daily per device by going to the USAToday website.
The top 10 winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 2.
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