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Hotter'N Hell

Bill Chandler, Dallas resident, takes a break at the Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Community Activity Center rest stop during the Hotter'N Hell Hundred bike race Aug. 24, 2013. As part of the event, Sheppard volunteers helped riders needing a break at the last rest stop before the finish line. Across all the rest stops, riders consumed more than 20,000 bananas, more than 9,000 oranges, more than 8,000 pickles, 2,800 gallons of PowerAde and 10,000 gallons of water. In all, more than 70,000 pounds of ice was also used. The annual race is in its 32 year and celebrates to founding members of Texoma with a 100-mile race in 100-degree temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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