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52nd Annual HHH · September 12, 2026 · Findlay, Ohio

April 15, 2026

How the Hancock Horizontal Hundred Became a Midwest Cycling Tradition

Since 1974, the HHH has been drawing riders to the flat backroads of Hancock County. Here's how it started, why it lasted, and what keeps people coming back.

May 1, 2026

Why the HHH Became Known as the Perfect First Century

If you're thinking about riding your first hundred miles, the HHH was designed for you. Here's why flat roads and full support make all the difference.

May 15, 2026

What Does 'Horizontal Hundred' Actually Mean?

It's not a limbo contest. It's not a bed race. It's a hundred miles of some of the flattest roads in Ohio — and the name tells you exactly what you're getting into.

June 1, 2026

Bringing the Hancock Horizontal Hundred Back After Five Years

The HHH was gone for five years. In 2025, a small nonprofit brought it back. Here's what it took to revive a 50-year cycling tradition.

June 15, 2026

The Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club: 50 Years of Cycling in Findlay

Before Making Miles Matter, there was the Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club. For more than 50 years, they made cycling happen in Findlay.

July 1, 2026

Patches, Pancakes, and Rest Stops: The Traditions That Define the HHH

The HHH was never just a century ride. It was pancakes at 6 AM, a patch on your jersey, and ice cream at the finish.

July 15, 2026

The 2025 HHH by the Numbers: What the Revival Looked Like

202 riders. Four distances. One flat, beautiful ride through Hancock County. Here's what the 51st edition looked like — by the numbers.

August 1, 2026

Ride the 52nd Annual Hancock Horizontal Hundred — September 12, 2026

September 12, 2026. Findlay, Ohio. Four distances from 15 to 100 miles. Ohio's flattest and friendliest century ride is back.

August 8, 2026

From Hancock Handlebars to Making Miles Matter: How the HHH Found a New Home

The club that created the HHH closed in 2020. A new nonprofit picked up where they left off. This is the story of a cycling tradition finding its next chapter.

August 15, 2026

HHH Memorabilia: Patches, Jerseys, and 50 Years of Ride Keepsakes

Somewhere in a drawer or pinned to a jersey, there's a piece of HHH history with your name on it. We're building an archive.

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The HHH has been part of the Midwest cycling calendar since 1974.

This ride has been going for over 50 years.

You can be part of the next one. Four distances from 15 miles (free) to the full 100-mile century. Flat roads. Full support. Post-ride party at False Chord Brewing.

15-mile distance is always free. Early-bird perks available.

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