On August 23, 2008 Kelly and Mari entered the "Hotter'N Hell 100" bike race in Wichata Falls.
That is 100 miles in West Texas heat to you tenderfeet.
Kelly at the finish line #409, time 6:31:19:374 avg speed 15.2
This is Mari "going for it"
Mari had knee trouble at mile 45 but stayed in and toughed it out. Kelly could have gone on but he waited up so
that they could finish together. What a guy.
Mari at the finish line. She was #410, time 6:33:56:117 avg speed 15.2 mph
Hey, I don't even want to DRIVE a hundred miles out in that heat!
Our Heros! Mari said, "Just wait until next year". She hopes to cut an hour off her time.
A fierce look of determanation, Kelly grits his teeth and pumps on.....
This young man is Dr George Markus of Richardson. He talks the talk and he walks the walk...
My main man, Dr George Markus...this is his 15th year to ride the 100 miles...
He finished just over 4 hours and did 22 mph.....not bad
