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Team Bubba Rides

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TB Weekend

I knew I shouldn’t have shaken Willie’s hand at the Chimney Ride because I think I caught Renee fingers from him!    (For newer Bubbas it’s actually Raynaud fingers but, well, we re-named it more appropriately.)      For Bubbas who still have good blood flow in their extremities, the Elite ride tomorrow is a good option if you promise to behave.    For those of us with Renee, roll Sat from Mike’s Hole at 10 for the dreaded Riverview Hills for as long as our toes and fingers last – somewhat boring but we’ll get plenty of exercise and stay as warm as possible on a sub-40 day.  

 Makeup ride rolls Sunday @ 2 from Mikes.    Toe, Elder climb, climb out of Raccoon, then Cummings and 299.     Depending on how fast we go we may have time for a trip up Lookout to Sanders at the end.    Without Sanders it’s 50 miles, 3100 feet, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, 50 DEGREES!  

 

 

 

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Survival Sunday

Tough planning around church, the weather, and the Titans but Bubba will do the best he can.  Roll at 12:30 and then again at 2:00 from Suck Creek Cycle.   12:30 route climbs the front of Signal and returns to Suck for the 2:00 roll.  2:00 route does 15 miles of the riverview hills.  Should be back to Suck Creek by 3:15 for game at Mikes.  Those who could care less about football do another loop or until their toes get too cold (39 but feels like 33).   If too cold to climb Signal  the 12:30 group will do a warm up lap of the hills.

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Sat/Sun

Well, I was hoping the weather man would change his mind but it doesn’t look like he will. So, no ride for tomorrow. Check back Saturday night for a Sunday post – if the weatherman is correct and it “feels” like 35 degrees at 2:00 Sunday, we’ll probably roll from Mike’s Hole for the north chatt hills since that’ll be about the only way to stay warm. The good news is we did steal a week or two from winter so heck, counting weekends and TVA holidays it’s only like 2 weeks until spring!

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Sunday

Roll from Signal Rd Aldi @ 2:00.   Out mtn creek to tie into Tuesday night route (Card Rd option) with a climb up Hotwater.   Joint ride so winter base.   Should be in the 45 range.  Add on climb up Signal at the end.   Anyone on Signal wanting to ride down roll from Pumpkin Patch @ 1:45 for around 55 with 2 climbs.

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Sat/Sun

50 mph winds are enough to blow Bubba’s a$$cot all over the road!  Sat ride canceled.  Roll Sunday @ 2:00 from Signal Rd Aldi.

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Sat 1/11

If dark sky is correct about the window in the morning, TB will roll from Mike’s at 9:00 and head north for the Montlake climb/Armstrong short loop we did a few months ago.   55 miles, 3600 feet.   We’ll check the radar and may add a climb up Hotwater on the way back through Soddy.    If the weather is still iffy TB will join the Elite route IF THERE ARE PROMISES TO BEHAVE.   Check the website in the morning for any updates.   

 

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Sat. 01/11 No Rain Contingency

Dark Sky now shows a break from rain from about 6am until 2pm for Saturday. As a contingency roll at 9am from Mike’s Hole in the Wall for the Saturday rain ride. That way if mother nature wags her finger you have multiple ways to bail. 46 miles as drawn up. Park behind Mike’s in the lot at the corner of W. Bell and Chilhowie St. Whoever shows up first is the leader and can modify route as they see fit.

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Sat.

Time for the Beast. Roll at 9:00 from the General’s House (4101 Wilson Ave. Signal Mtn.) or meet us as we roll past Merv’s around 9:25. Annual climb up Robert’s Mill. Post ride festivities at the General’s. Bring a side dish to share and your favorite beverages. We’ll be milling with a bunch of runners who think running up the W is something to brag about. 

 

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Sat. 12/21 Merry Christmas

Lots of folks out of town or Christmas shopping Saturday so let’s just say anyone wanting to ride with a Bubba roll from Mike’s Hole in the Wall (Chilhowee Street lot)  at 9:00. Folks can decide route in the parking lot which is always a bad idea but that way a route can be agreed upon based on the schedules of folks who show.

No official Poop Loop ride this Tuesday unless you’re just plain desperate….

Go ahead and mark the calendars for a 9:00 start New Year’s day from the General’s house – details coming soon but yes, the route will include the annual climb up The Beast.

Extra prayers for Romeo’s dad and Mike Wazowski’s hip

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12/7

Roll from the old Falling Water Elementary at 8:30 tomorrow.    After a short warm up we’ll climb our old friend Mtn Rd to mix things up, then head across Mowbry via the 10 longest miles to the Hell of the North (yes, the hard way because we ate too much pie).    After HON we’ll work our way down Leggett, then Back Valley to the cars.   Stop whining – only 57 miles and 3800 feet, it will just feel like more.    Seein as how it’s Don’t Hammer December let’s keep the pace tapped back a little.   Strong men can get plenty on Mtn Rd and HON, and there will be an optional 2nd climb up Hotwater on the way back through (that should get strong men in the metric range).   Only planned stop is at the store on top which is early in the ride so make sure you fill up there.   We will regroup periodically and if you don’t like stopping just ride backwards!    Should be back around 12 when we’ll refuel at Merv’s.