TB Saturday 8/3 and Bubba Lake Party Saturday 8/10

This week we will start at the Riverwalk Blue Goose Hollow Trailhead parking lot and head south via Creek Rd, up 136, Humping Dog, down Nick-A-Jack, and back. Store stop at mile 26.2. Post ride recovery at Parkway Pourhouse.

When: 8:30
Stats: 62.5 miles and 4,196 ft

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47799739

Bubba Lake Party Next Week (8/10)

A reminder that next week is the Bubba Lake Party hosted by Sam I Am. If you plan to attend the party please let him know to expect you and your guests for food (sam.dean332@gmail.com). Ride from the lake house at 9:00 with the party to follow. BYOB with burgers and hot dogs provided by Sam I Am. Please bring some cash to help Sam cover the cost of food. Family and significant others are welcome to join the fun. Stay tuned for more details.

When: 9:00
Stats: 64.9 mile and 4,451 ft

TB Sat. 7/27

This week, Bubba will head south from the Battlefield to Villanow. Store stops options at miles 26.3, 47.6, and 56.9. Roll at 8:30 from the Visitor Center.

When: 8:30 am
Where: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
Stats: 65.9 miles and 3,666 ft

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34218937

TB Bubba Sat. 7/20 and Events

Bubba will head north from Falling Water this weekend for a Montlake, Stormer, Lee, Armstrong Loop. Store stop at mile 34.8 and others. Roll at 8:30. Post-ride festivities at Monkeytown and/or the Suck Creek Cycle Anniversary Party.
When: 8:30
Where: Falling Water (parking lot across the street from Falling Water Baptist Church)
Stats: 60.7 miles and 4,022 ft

 

Save the Date: Bubba Lake Day, Saturday 8/10, Hosted by Sam I Am
ride, lake activities, food, and hang out
BYOB
Ride at 9:00 with the party to follow. Family and close friends are welcome. We will try to get a headcount for the party when we get closer to time.

Suck Creek Cycle 25th Anniversary Party, This Saturday
This Saturday, July 20th, we will be celebrating 25 years of serving the Chattanooga area with Bikes and Friendly Advice! Open house hours with reps to pester, raffle tickets to gather and some super sale prices on some great products from 8:30-3.

Prize give-aways from 3-4.
Music (featuring Andrew G. Witherspoon), food, frivolity, and camaraderie from 4-7.

TB Saturday 7/13

It’s going to be blazing again this weekend, so we will start at 8:00 and try to get some climbing in early. Roll from Steady’s Campground for a trip up Nick-A-Jack and around the top of Lookout. There are plenty of ways to short if it gets too hot or you are short on time. Store stop at mile 33.5 on Hwy 136.
When: 8:00
Where: Steady’s Campground at St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 61.1 miles and 5,047 ft

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47174732

4th of July Holiday Ride and TB Sat. 7/6

First, Bubba will head to Bub One and Sweetie’s house on Thursday for a holiday ride followed by festivities and shenanigans with BBQ, Bacondogs, sides, and blackberry cobbler. BYOB. The pool is open. I’m told swimsuits are recommended but not required. Friends and family are welcome to join.

On Saturday, Bubba will exchange some climbing for some mileage riding up the W, down the back of Signal, and back over Suck.

Holiday Ride 7/4
When: 9:00
Where: Bub One’s house, 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone, GA 3072
Stats: 42 miles and 2,500 ft

Saturday Ride 7/6
When: 8:30
Stats: 57 miles and 5,040

TB Sat. 6/29

We will try something a little different and off the beaten path this week. Head to Haletown for a metric down to Stevenson, Alabama, and back up around Jasper. Store stops are available at miles 26.2, 38.7, and others. The start location is the gravel lot at the former Anchor Inn on Hwy 41 just off of I-24 Exit 161.

When: Roll at 8:30 Eastern
Where: 11009 US-41, Guild, TN 37340 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hnoUosz2cVReQsav7)

Stats: 61.4mi and 2,636 ft

TB Sat. 6/22

Bubba will head west for a Ringgold to Cleveland metric. Roll at 8:00 to try to beat some of the heat. The start location is the old Waffle House at I-75 Exit 345, Ringgold/Tunnel Hill. We believe the Waffle House is closed for renovations and that we should be able to park there. Alternatively, there are several gas stations nearby. Park where you feel comfortable.

When: 8:00
Where: I-75 Exit 345 Waffle House (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EnTLA1xyCqtz3X2q8)
Stats: 62.2 mile and 2,956 ft

Store stop is at mile 39.4

TB Sat. 6/15

This week Bubba will head west for a trip up Murphy Hollow and Sand Mountain. Store stop at mile 27.9. Roll from Steady’s Campground at 8:30.

When: 8:30
Where: Steady’s Campground at St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 60.6 miles / 3,900 ft