This week Bubba will roll from Red Bank Elementary for a W Road Henson Gap Loop before the W gets shut down for a few weeks. Store stop options at miles 32.0 and 41.4.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Elementary
Stats: 60 miles and 5,409 ft
Sat. 10/5
For those not riding one of the Cycle Sequatchie routes this Saturday (https://www.cyclesequatchie.
When: 8:30
Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park (1800 Polk St, Chattanooga, TN 37408)
Stats: 63.1 miles and 3,217 ft
TB Saturday 9/28
Now, Bubba ain’t too bright, but if there is one thing he has learned lately, it is don’t trust the weatherman. We will attempt to do a ride up north from the Soddy Ball Fields, but who knows what Saturday will bring as far as weather. Roll at 9:00 for a trip up Retro Hughes, north across the top to Hwy 30, down, store stop in Graysville, and back. Store stop at mile 46.9, Keylon’s Market & Deli. Post-ride festivities at Monkey Town.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Soddy Ball Fields
Stats: 61.4 miles and 3,985 ft
Saturday 9/21
This week Bubba will do a loop to the west starting from Steady’s Campground at St Elmo Food City. Through town, up and over Suck, and back via the stair steps. Store stop at the bait store at mile 38.2. Post-ride festivities at Tap House.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 61.5 miles and 4,192 ft
Saturday 9/14 – Washout
No official ride post for Saturday unless the weather starts looking better. Check again later for updates.
Bubba Sat. 9/7 – Road to Hell and Cleveland Circuit Ride
The Cleveland Circuit Ride, a fundraiser for Family Promise of Bradley County, is this Saturday. There are 25 km, 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile options.
The first wave of riders start at 7 am from Black Fox Elementary School (3119 Varnell Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311).
Check the website for details. (circuitride.org)
Road to Hell alternative to CCR
Head south for a trip down (up?) the road to hell via the cove and Dougherty Gap. Store stop at mile 30.6, the Cove Store. Post-ride festivities at Tap House.
When: 8:30
Where: Steady’s Campground (
Stats: 68.4 miles and 4,483 ft
TB Sat. 8/31 and Mon. Holiday Ride 9/2
Saturday, 8/31
Bubba will roll at 8:00 from River Drifters to try and beat some of the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Park in the grass/gravel field across the road from River Drifters. Store Stop options @ Mile 28.4, Mile 31.3, Mile 37.2 and/or Mile 50.1.
When: 8:00 a.m.
Where: River Drifters (1925 Suck Creek Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 )
Stats: 62.3 miles and 4,123 ft
Monday, Labor Day, 9/2
Holiday ride from Bub One and Sweetie’s house. Followed by the usual shenanigans. BYOB.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Bub One’s house, 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone, GA 3072
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48191620 (slight detour due to closure of Lytle Rd)
Stats: 41.8 miles and 2,663 ft (Holiday Pace!)
TB Saturday 8/24
This week Jungle Jim will lead Bubba on a two climb loop over Suck, up the valley, and back over Signal. Roll from Red Bank Elementary at 8:30. Store stop at mile 30.8.
The post-ride lunch location is to-be-determined. There are several options in the area, Merv’s, River Drifters, and Monkey Town.
When: 8:30
Where: Red Bank Elementary (1100 Mountain Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405)
Stats: 53.7 mi and 4,644 ft
TB Saturday 8/17
This week we will try a new start location and head southeast. Weather permitting, roll at 8:30 from Sculpture Fields at Montague Park for 63.3 miles and 3,322 ft. Store stop at mile 39.0. Post-ride festivities at Oddstory.
There is rain in the forecast, so stay tuned for updates and make your own decisions!
When: 8:30
Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park (park in the gravel lot near Polk St)
Stats: 63.3 miles and 3,322 ft
TB Ride and Lake Party Sat. 8/10
Howdy Bubbas,
Please see below from Sam-I-Am about this weekend’s ride and lake party. Sam and his in-laws are being very generous, so please follow the instructions! Note that we have shortened the route slightly from what was previously sent out.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: 3922 Windward Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN
Stats: 55.7 miles and 4,156 ft
Store stop: mile 28.6
From Sam-I-Am:
9am roll to accommodate “out of town” start, shorter route down Hotwater, so we have plenty of time and energy for festivities (basically, just sitting around eating and drinking beer)
Dogs, burgers, and sides post-ride, but BYOB. Let me know if you plan on coming, so we can have enough food (text or email Sam “Sam-I-Am” Dean). Thank you to those who have already let me know. Spouses/family/friends are welcome, just let me know.
Lake activities post-ride. Bring a towel and swimsuit if you want to participate in getting wet. Life jackets for kids 12 and under on the dock/boat (water is deep on the dock).
Do NOT park in the Cul de Sac and do NOT block driveways. I will be out there to help with parking, but park on the right side of the street on Windjammer Dr where there are no houses.
Big thanks to my in-laws for hosting us; try to behave so they have us back and don’t kick me out of the family… don’t make this into a story that gets brought up every year during the holidays… please