Hell of the South

Texas Roadhouse traveled to Lewisburg, Tennessee for the Hell of the South Road Race this past weekend. They brought a full masters elite squad for a race through the rough, hilly roads of Tennessee.

This race traditionally has had the worst weather the South has to offer. Both previous editions were held in wet, freezing temperatures. The winner of the Hell of the South receives a giant cobble to honor the tradition of the Hell of the North, the most famous one-day race in the world.

Paris – Roubaix is referred to the Hell of the North because of the incredible conditions the racers have to endure in order to have a chance of even finishing the race. The race passes over 27 cobbled sectors, each of which forces riders to compete for top position to lessen the chance of crashing, but even then the riders need luck on their side.

Texas Roadhouse currently rides the AR7, a frame built for tough sprinters and powerful riders. The AR7 has been one of the toughest frames to be released by Stradalli Cycle. It is currently being used by Texas Roadhouse and all other domestic elite teams sponsored by Stradalli Cycle for technical criteriums and rough cobbled races.

The Hell of the South seeks to imitate similar toughness with a course that keeps riders attentive at all times. Texas Roadhouse brought home two wins with Dirk Pohlmann in the 45+ Category and Curtis Tolson defended his 2015 win in the 50+ Category make it back to back wins for Texas Roadhouse.