Elites (at least some of them) will roll from Mike’s at 9am for this classic that heads north to Falling Water, up Montlake climb, down Hotwater, head north to Bakewell and then cross over Hwy 27 and back via Lee to Armstrong, swing by Foot Washing Church and back. See map. Couple of wrinkles that keep you off of Mountain Creek Rd. Options include 1) picking up the group at Falling Water (mile 12.5 so roughly 9:45), 2) skipping Montlake climb and meeting back up at the bottom of Hot Water. Your choice of the route to get there, and of course 3) is just starting at the Soddy Ball fields. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44952531
Elites Sat. 11/4
Elites are on a hiatus this weekend, but recommend the TB rides and supporting the Bluegrass Festival in the Cove. A shorter option is the gravel portion of TB which means just turn around at mile 11 and return.
Freddy Lite Sat. 10/28
Freddy Lite will start from Powell’s Crossroads at approximately 9:15 EDT when TB rolls by or start early to get out ahead of them. Same route as TB from there except it’s only 40 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44778634
Elites Sat. 10/21
Elites, take note many options all based on Crack’ems rides
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Fort Mountain Ride
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Mike’s alternative ride 50 miles
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Mike’s alternative but starting at St. Elmo Food City. They’ll be cruising by on Broad St. about 8:45 so don’t miss them. Reduces mileage to about 40.
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Mike’s alternative but starting in Tiftonia. Expect them to cruise by on Kelly’s Ferry about 9:00. Reduces mileage to about 35.
Sat. 10/14
An Elite option is to ride with TB from Falling Water at 8:30 until they start Bakewell climb. Return to Soddy Ball Fields via Back Valley and either climb Hotwater at the end or take the flatter route back to Falling Water. 45 miles and 2,922 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44729955
Sat. 10/7
Elites will roll from St. Elmo Food City at 9am to let things warm up a little and reduce the confusion over what group you follow at the start. Will be doing the Marble Top/Hog Jowl loop. 53 miles, here’s the map – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40294601
Sat. 9/30
Option 1 – Chase TB for the full ride.
Option 2 – Roll with TB at 8:30 from the St. Elmo Food Lion and chase them out Marble Top and up the mountain. At the top turn right on Hinkle Rd (Hwy 157) and then descend via Nick-A-Jack. Return to Food Lion via the Fish Hook (see map). 43 miles.
Sat. 9/23
Roll from the Little White Church in Sequatchie Valley at 9:30 am EDT for probably the route to Pikeville, but we’ll decide in the morning. Rumor has it that Fish will be ushering in a new era of riding (at least for him). The times they are a changin’
Sat. 9/16
The official Team Bubba ride this week is the Cleveland Circuit Ride benefiting Family Promise of Bradley County.
We are not posting an official alternative in support of the good cause.
Sat. 9/9
Elites will mirror TB with a few options. Roll from Mike’s at 8:30, over the toe, out 299 to Murphy Hollow. Here we’ll split and head down the mtn., right on Slygo, up and over the ridge at New England, and back Creek Rd. 47 miles at 2,000 ft.
Option 1 – start at St. Elmo Food City at 8:45 and ride easy until TB overtakes. Shortens route by about 10 miles.
Option 2 – start in Tiftonia at the John A Patten Park at 9:00 and cruise until overtaken. Shortens by about 16 miles