David Graham, Author at Team Bubba Cycling Club

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Fall Bubbagrass Ride Sat. 11/8

It is time for another special ride, Bub One’s fall Forever Bluegrass ride. The road route is 71 miles and features Little River Canyon in Alabama. It is a little bit of a drive to the start, but this ride is worth it.

Start at the Manor House at Mountain Cove Farms (Manor House) at 9:00.

Free bluegrass festival entry after the ride. BYOB and some cash for food. There is a full concession stand with hamburgers, hot dogs, bbq, etc.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Road route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38979012

Stats: 71.4 miles / 4,940ft

Store Stop options at mile 43.1, 45.9, and 58.4

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Fredonia Sat. 10/1 – It’s time!

This year Freddy returns to the traditional climb up Fredonia Mountain Road rather than Daus. Here are your options:

Full Freddy

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: River Drifters

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53110971

Stats: 80 miles and 7,000 ft

Store stop at mile 51.0 in Palmer

October 23, 2025

TB Sat. 10/25

This week Bubba will roll from St. Elmo Food City at 9:00 for a trip up Nick-A-Jack and around the top of Lookout. Next week is Fredonia.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: St. Elmo Food City

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53089777

Stats: 65.6 miles and 5,011 ft

Store stop at mile 29.4

October 16, 2025

TB Sat. 10/18 – Fort Mtn.

It’s time for another Bubba trip up and over Fort Mtn. for the Georgia Apple Fest in Ellijay. Roll from Eton, GA, at 9:00. Refuel in Ellijay around mile 30.2. After party at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: 79 GA-286, Eton, GA 30724 (shopping center with El Pueblito)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53002800

Stats: 62.8 miles and 6,480 ft

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

TB Sat. 10/11

Sadly, Monkey Town Brewing is closing its Chattanooga location after this weekend. So Bubba is going to give it one more visit. Roll from the Red Bank Pool parking lot at 8:30 for a little over a metric with a climb up Mountain Road. After party at Monkey Town.

When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Swimming Pool
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52950305
Stats: 64.1 miles and 4,161 ft
Store stop at mile 33.0

Next weeked, 10/18, Bubba will be doing a Ft. Mountain ride starting in Eton, GA.

October 2, 2025

TB Sat. 10/4

For Bubbas not riding Cycle Sequatchie, we will roll from River Drifters at 8:30 for a Signal Suck Loop.

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: River Drifters

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52886543

Stats: 51.5 miles and 4,439 ft

Store stop at mile 39.1

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

TB Sat. 9/27

This week we will do a little climbing to start getting ready for the upcoming Ft. Mountain and Fredonia rides. This route features the Goat Path. Roll from Patten Park in Tiftonia at 9:00.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: John A. Patten Park

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52761941

Stats: 59.5 miles and 4,204 ft
Store Stop at mile 36.5

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

TB Sat. 9/20

This week we are doing a Fly request. We will head southeast from the Battlefield for some North Georgia goodness.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center (lower lot)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32427929

Stats: 66.2 miles and 3,897 ft

Store stop at mile 40 in Villanow

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

TB Sat. 9/13

This week Bubba will visit Mullins Cove. Gravel bikes or at least large road tires are recommended. The route is 57 miles out and back between River Drifters and the bait store.

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: River Drifters

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52162652

Stats: 56.7 miles and 3,918 ft

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

TB Sat. 8/30 and Holiday Ride 9/1

Saturday, 8/30

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30109807

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: St. Elmo Food City

Stats: 65.7 miles and 3,592 ft

Store Stop at the Cove Store at mile 33.9

Holiday Ride and Post-Ride BBQ, Monday, 9/1

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32718415

When: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Bub One’s and Sweetie’s, 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone, GA 30725

Stats: 40.1 miles and 3,592 ft

**HOLIDAY RESTRICTOR PLATES STRICTLY ENFORCED!**
**BEWARE OF WHEEL-EATING 3RD ST. BRIDGE!!! (MILE 9.5)**

REGROUPS: @ BRAGG MONUMENT AFTER RIDGE-CUT ( Mile 16.9), SOUTH END OF CREST RD. (Mile 20.5), WATER STOP @ BATTLEFIELD VISITORS CENTER (Mile 23), HAPPY VALLEY RD. AT ROSSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Mile 33.2) and STOP SIGN @ HWY 341 (Mile 36.5)

AfterParty @ Sweetie’s ChickenRanch!!! BBQ, BaconDogs, Beer, Blackberry Cobbler and more! The Cement Pond is open! Bring your Swimsuits. NO NAKED SWIMMING THIS YEAR!