Bubba Sat. 10/19

This week’s route is in honor of Fly’s birthday and in memoriam of Grinder. Head out Creek Rd from St Elmo Food City to Trenton, Byrds Chapel and Back Valley, up Sand, down Murphy Hollow, and back via the stair steps. Store stop at mile 43.9 in Haletown at Guild Market.

Also, mark you for next week: Fredonia!

When: 8:30
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 62.4 miles and 3,957 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

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 (St. Elmo Food City)

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.
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
Stats: 53.7 mi and 4,644 ft