Okay, Fly called an audible Saturday, but the good news is that we can now do this ride in the morning. Monday we’ll make do with the north chatt hills again. Roll from Heaven & Ale at 10:00 (it’ll be 35 degrees). We’ll go until our toes can’t stand any more. Check the map as we’re mixing things up (thanks Fisher!). Easy to drop off any time and head to the mall. Those with more time and who don’t have Renee toes will add on as the planet warms.
Sat & Sun 12/15 & 16
Same song second verse. Going to roll the dice for tomorrow morning as it looks like we’ll have a small window to get a ride in. Roll at 9:00 from Boss’s Hoppy Place (Heaven & Ale on Cherokee Blvd). for a 40 mile ride. Through town, over the toe and then up Lookout. Turn left at Saunders before the top over to Ochs and then right on Guild Trail Rd before we get to the bottom. From there we’ll head south with a mixture of familiar roads. Check map for details. Route gives us multiple opportunities to short if the weather gets ugly.
Sunday’s weather looks better so let’s plan for another makeup ride from Aldi’s at the bottom of Signal. We’ll roll at 1:30 and head north to Hotwater and back.
WATCH WEBSITE FOR WEATHER UPDATES
Sunday 12/9
UPDATE: RIDE ON FOR 1:30 FROM H&A. UNFORTUNATELY IT’S NOT GONNA WARM UP SO PROBABLY DO H&A HILLS ROUTE POSTED FRIDAY INSTEAD OF RIDE BELOW. THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE RENEE TOES WILL ADD ON.
SURVIVAL SUNDAY — Okay, assuming we survive being indoors all day Saturday, ROLL FROM H&A SUNDAY AT 1:30. Over the toe, up ELDER and right to descend Raccoon (don’t go all the way to the top), down the Stairs, 299 back. Winter pace – if you simply can’t control yourself there are plenty of other places to ride. Recovery beverages at H&A. CHECK BACK FOR CHANGES IN START TIME DEPENDING ON WEATHER.
Saturday & Sunday 12/1-2
Okay, so Saturday won’t be fit for man or Will-de-beast. So, roll Sunday at 1:30 (Bubba don’t post over church) from the old Signal Rd Kmart (now Aldi) for the Hotwater loop. We know that’s not exciting but it’s desperate times given the weather. TB and Elites. “Winter pace” although we will go fast enough to keep Steady and #3 from talking about the Cracker Barrel that was at the bottom of Missionary Ridge during the Civil War. (Rudy, am I wrong to not want to hear any more about that?)
Don’t forget Bub 1’s Bluegrass Christmas Saturday night. BYOB and that’s not bring your own Bubba!
Thanksgiving Week
Wednesday 11/21 – Lunch ride from the Downtown YMCA rolls at 11:45.
Thanksgiving Day – Bubba’s Choice. You’re on your own today. Enjoy.
Friday – Some Bubbas still have to work so let’s schedule a lunch ride. Roll from the YMCA parking lot at 11:45 for about 1:30 ride. Those that have the time can add on. Route TBD
Saturday – Weather permitting we’ll roll at 9:30 from the Heaven & Ale taproom on Cherokee Blvd. We’ll head south via Dry Valley, Marble Top, etc. and return via Kennsington, Boss Rd. and back through Chattanooga Valley. At St. Elmo we’ll hit Guild Trail Rd and then you can make a decision at Ochs Hwy to turn left and climb Lookout or turn right and head back to Boss’s happy place. 50 miles with no climb, 58 with the climb. Watch for weather updates Saturday morning.
Saturday Nov. 3
Elites will offer up the Fredonia Shortcut this Saturday. Roll from Powell’s Crossroads at 8:00am EDT where we’ll roll through the valley to hook onto the full Fredonia course. If all goes to plan, we’ll get caught by the strongmen on top of the mountain then it’s everyman for himself back to Powell’s Crossroads. 56 miles and 3,700 ft. of climbing. Clean out your car because there might be some folks begging for a ride home…
Saturday 10/27/18
Something different thanks to Bub One. Roll from Pigeon Mtn Grill (18381 Highway 193, Chickamauga, GA) at 9am for 66 miles of North Georgia. Down to the cove and up Daugherty Gap. Over to Mentone, down the mountain and then back up some climb I’ve never heard of and then lots of rollers on top of Lookout Mtn. Lunch and beers at the Pigeon Mtn Grill after the ride. The grill is on 193 right where Hog Jowl crosses 193 and turns into Cove Rd. All are welcome (if you’ve signed a waiver).
Saturday 10/20/18
Rain delay until noon
Provided rain doesn’t delay or cancel the Elites will roll with TB from Falling Water at 8:30 and cruise with them until we get to Retro Hughes where we’ll climb. We’ll return via Hell of the North aka Poe Rd. Right at 50 miles and 3,200 ft. of climbing. Keep an eye on the website for info on potential delays and/or cancellation.
Bub One has a special ride planned for us next week. Stay tuned.
Saturday 10/13/18
Official Elite ride for Saturday is the Oktoberfest Chattanooga Challenge. Unfortunately if you’ve not registered it’s too late so you’ll have to make your own ride plans for Saturday. For those that are, ride rolls early at 7:30am from Finley Stadium for both the 50 and 100 mile routes. You can pick up your packet Friday from 2pm to 7pm at Finley. Bring your arm warmers as it will be a chilly start. Included is the 50 mile route.
Saturday 10/6/18
We’ll let TB clear the parking lot so the Elites will roll from Unum at 8:30. Climb Suck Creek Mtn. left at Powell’s Cross Roads and run through the valley. Store stop at the Bait shop and return via the Stair Steps. Lunch at the UJ for those that can make it. 56 miles and 3,700 feet of climbing.
Don’t forget. Last chance to register for Oktoberfest is midnight Sunday. https://veloviewbiketours.com/