Roll from River Drifter’s at 8:30 for a trip up and over Signal, around the valley, and back via the back of Suck. Store stop at mile 37.4 and others.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Unpaved lot across from River Drifter’s
Stats: 60 miles and 4,927 ft
TB Sat. 3/29
This week Bubba will head north from the Soddy Ball Fields. Up Retro, across the top, down into Graysville, and back. Store stop at mile 46.8. Post-ride lunch at Doc Holiday’s.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Soddy Elementary School (https://maps.app.goo.gl/g38QWMzmvnXacuMHA)
Stats: 61.4 mi and 3,985 ft
Sat. 3/22
This week, Bub One will lead the group over some of the best roads Dade County has to offer. Store stop at mile 34.7.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 62.7 miles and 4,029 ft
Team Bubba Sat. 3/8
The weather is looking okay for Saturday. Bubba will roll from Red Bank Elementary at 9:00 for a trip over Suck and back around via the stair steps. Store stop at mile 28.5 at the Bait Store.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Elementary
Stats: 60 miles and 4,235 ft
Team Bubba Sat. 3/1
Looks like Bubba has made amends with the weatherman. We will meet up at the Red Bank Swimming Pool parking lot located at 3620 Tom Weathers Dr, Red Bank, TN 37415, which is just off Morrison Springs (adjacent to Erlanger North)
Route: We will head north to Soddy for a climb up Mountain Road. Regroup at the Mountain General Store up top. We then take Mowbry Pike, merge on Henson Gap, R. Turn at Lewis Chapel drop down Retro Hughes. Optional Store stop at mile 43 before heading back South on Back Valley.
65 Miles and 4200′
Depart time is set for 8:30
Team Bubba 2/22
Bubba will roll at 10:00 on Saturday, when the temperature should crack freezing. The start location is Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. We will head south for a north Georgia metric mapped by Bub One. Post-ride food and beverage at Oddsory.
When: 10:00
Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park (1800 Polk St, Chattanooga, TN 37408)
Stats: 62.1 miles and 3,606 ft
Bubba Sat. 2/8
This week Jungle Jim will lead Bubba on a trip down Creek Road, up 136, around Humping Dog, and back across the top of Lookout. Roll from St. Elmo Food City at 9:00. Post ride festivities at Tap House.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 54.2 miles and 3,900 ft
Sat. 1/25
This Saturday is looking pretty nice compared to the last few we have had, but it still won’t crack freezing until about 10:30. So, we will roll from St. Elmo Food City at 10:30 for a 42-mile ride through North Georgia. Post ride lunch at Tap House. There is no planned store stop, but there are options along the way.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 42.5 miles and 2,191 ft
Bubba Sat. 1/11 – Snow Day
With snow and ice in the forecast and a high of 34 on Saturday, Bubba will not be posting anything for now. Bubba may post a snow ride up the Guild Trail depending on day-of conditions. Stay warm.
New Year’s Day 2025
Bubba will celebrate the new year with a ride featuring Atena Mountain Road (paved but still a pig trail) out of Whiteside, TN. Robert’s Mill has become too busy to take a big group up, but feel free to celebrate our old tradition on your own. Roll at 9:00 from St. Elmo Food City. The route goes: over the toe, out Creek Rd, over Morganville Ridge, down Murphy Hollow, up and down Atena Mtn Rd, and back via 299 and Old Wauhatchie. 38 miles and 2,900 ft. No planned store stop, but there are several stores on the route. The route is fully road bikeable, but use caution on the Atena Mtn descent.
When: 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 1st
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 38 miles and 2,900 ft