Category: Bubba Elite

Get your swimming trunks and fill up your cooler for the 2019 edition of Kamp Kookamonga which for the Elites will roll from Bub One’s plantation at 8:30. (see map for starting location). We’ll head south into N. Georgia for a “Flyish” type route. Expect a metric with about 3,300 feet of climbing. We’ll probably find a store stop in Lafayette. Food, Crafts, Swimming, and nap time after the ride back at Kamp Kookamonga.

Elites will roll from Falling Water at 8:30 for the up Retro Hughes down Leggett Loop. Option when we get back to the Soddy Ball Fields to do the Hotwater climb or not. 60 miles with the extra climb 58 without it. Come prepared not sure if the store on top of Retro is open or not.

Next week Kamp Kookamonga

Probably last of the “cooler” weather for a while so we’ll ramp it up just a little. Roll from the Signal Mtn Aldi (the old K-Mart for us old timers) at 8:30. Easy spin up Signal, regroup (aka wait for me) in front of Pruett’s, down the back where we’ll head over and climb Henson Gap. Down Montlake and back. 57 miles and 4,400 ft. Store stop on top of Montlake at mile 39.

Due to Hwy 41 (Stair Steps) still being under construction changing the route. We’ll do the whole length of Creek Rd. Climb part of Sand Mtn, turn left on Murphy Hollow and back 299.  51 miles. See updated map

In celebration of the Moon landing 50 years ago, Elites will roll from Unum at 8:00am for a 50 miler. Over the toe out Creek Rd. Up and over Morganville Ridge to Murphy Hollow and back via the Stair Steps.

The Elites will continue with the hot weather series by venturing over to Sequatchie Valley for something a little different. Roll from the little white church on E. Valley Rd. at 8:30 EDT (if you’re not sure where that is look at the map). We’ll climb Daus Mtn. (be prepared max’s out at 16%) take a right on 399/111 aka Barkertown Rd. (watch out for that dog) and then a right on Fredonia Rd. Only 40 miles but 3,500 feet of climbing.

Going a little shorter this Saturday given the heat and family activities that are probably on the calendar. Roll from the Soddy Ball Fields at 8:30 (starting that late because it’s a longer drive for some up there). Head north towards Dayton via Coulterville and Cranmore Cove. We’ll come back and tackle Cap Elsea to Lee Pike. Just under 50 miles. If you want more start at Falling Water for an additional 10 each way. That means rolling out probably 7:45.

Holiday ride rolls at 8:30 from Unum on 7/4.

Elites will be staying away from Hwy 299 this weekend since Hwy 41 over the stair steps is closed until 7/4. Roll from the St Elmo Food City at 8:30 for a metric that will be a mixture of familiar and different. Climb 136, Humping Dog backwards and then through our new favorite stretch through Cloudland Canyon State Park. Down the mtn. on Nick-a-Jack and back on Burnt Mill (after doing the Fish Hook). Store stop at roughly mile 40.

While some of us Bubba’s will be suffering in Boone, NC at the annual Blood Sweat & Gears the rest of you can suffer on this oldie but goodie. Roll from Falling Water Elementary at 8:30 and head north to climb Retro Hughes and descend Leggett and back to Falling Water. Smoke will be the ride leader so be nice. 58.8 miles and 3,100 ft. Strongmen can throw another climb up Hotwater if desired.

Elites will roll from BubOne’s house at 8:30 this Saturday for BubOne’s Bluegrass Appreciation Ride Elite style. From Bub’s house we’ll head over the toe and out Creek Rd. where we’ll climb 136. At the top be ready for something new as we will turn left on Sunset Dr. and sneak into Cloudland Canyon State Park from a rarely used back entrance. Bub has assured me it’s all legit. From there we’ll do part of Humping Dog, to Lulu Lake Rd, and down Nick-a-Jack on the nice new pavement. 52 miles. Bring your swimming trunks and favorite beverages for post ride swim in Bub and Sweetie’s cement pond. Bub’s address is 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone, GA.