Author: David Graham

This week Bubba will roll from River Drifters for some classic roads. It’s a little bit shorter than usual, but we have made up for that with the climbing.

When: 8:30 a.m.

We are reposting this ride from a couple of weeks ago when we had low turnout. This week Bubba will roll from Tiftonia for a trip down to McKaig Road in Trenton.

Where: John A. Patton Community Center in Tiftonia

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37567640

Stats: 61.2 miles and 4,124 ft

Store stop at mile 31.6

The weatherman continues to lie and not cooperate with Bubba. I’m putting this out there in case things get better, but currently the forecast for tomorrow morning is not looking good. If it does get rained out, we will probably post this same route again next week. The route is a robust metric including Mullins Cove and the back side of Suck. Gravel bikes or at least wide tires are recommended. Bubba is not responsible for flat tires or broken wheels.

Check the weather and make your own decisions.

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: River Drifters

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56388281

Stats: 63.3 miles and 4,448 ft

Store stop at The Bait Store, mile 31.2

It looks like the rain has been mostly taken out of the forecast, so we will proceed with our original plan. Roll from Haletown (I-24 Exit 161) for a trip up Stagecoach Road and back via South Pittsburg. After party at the Guild Market.

When: 9:00 a.m. EDT

Where: Haletown, TN 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56238392

Store stop at Citgo at mile 48.4 in South Pittsburg

When: Sat July 18, 9:00 a.m.

Where: 3922 Windward Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN 

Stats: 55.7 miles and 4,156 ft

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47603877

Store stop: mile 28.6

9am roll to accommodate “out of town” start. Little short, but a stout 55, you will get plenty of exercise. Options to short down Leggett and Retro Hughes. Climb back up Hotwater if you have to have a metric. Let’s keep the first few miles easy for some old time hellos and cross HWY27 together. Groups can form as they see fit from there. Regroup at the chicken coops at the top of the climb.

People will be at the house the whole time we are riding, so feel free to use the facilities as you need. You can put beer/food in fridges if you need.

Dogs, burgers, and summer sides post-ride, but BYOB. 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).

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.

This week Bubba will roll from Tiftonia for a trip down to McKaig Road in Trenton. Keep an eye on the weather forecast. Next week is Bubba lake day.

Where: John A. Patton Community Center in Tiftonia

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37567640

Stats: 61.2 miles and 4,124 ft

Store stop at mile 31.6

After Party with ChickenFingers, BaconDogs and BBQ, Blackberry Cobbler and homemade IceCream w/fixins. BYOB. The pool is open for anyone willing to wear a proper swimsuit.

Team Bubba Route (53 miles / 4,800 ft) :

Elite Long Route (42 miles / 3,300 ft):

Elite Short Route (34 miles / 2,400 ft):

This week we will do another version of the Ringgold to Cleveland Loop.

This week, Bubba will head north from Falling Water to climb Brayton Mtn. After party at Doc Holiday’s.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Falling Water (parking lot across from Falling Water Baptist)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46777886

Stats: 63.1 miles and 3,695 ft

Store Stop at Circle K in Bakewell at mile 48.8

This week we will roll from the Battlefield to hit up some Fly roads. We did this route about 3 months ago in the opposite direction. It should be a good one.