Author: David Graham

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Freddy XIV – Sat. 10/28

New routes this year that avoid a road closer and reduce the time on top of Fredonia Mountain, but don’t worry there is still plenty of pain and stupidity to go around. The full route will start at River Drifters at 8:30, meeting the lite route in Powell’s Crossroads around 9:15 (eastern).
Full start location: Across the street from River Drifters in the unpaved parking area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6YnDJMkSoyfcg4aJ6)
Lite start location: Powell’s Crossroads. Use your judgment on the best place to park.
Official regroup/stop locations: Powell’s Crossroads, top of Daus at Bluebird Rd (full mile 27.2, lite mile 15.0), Palmer Market BP gas station, and bottom of 108 decent in Whitwell
Full start time: 8:30
Lite start time: 9:15
It is highly recommended that you load the route onto your device.
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TB Saturday 10/21

Bub 1 and 003 have cooked up a special ride for this weekend, a trip over Fort Mountain and back.  It’s just over a metric at 63 miles, but it includes 6,500 ft of elevation. Roll from the Eton Plaza Shopping Center (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Td8WMjWzrm574gMk6) in Eton, GA, at 9:00.

When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Eton Plaza Shopping Center, Eton, GA
Stats: 63 miles with 6,500 ft
 
Since some folks may not want to drive or ride 6,500 ft, there is a local alternative. 
 
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Mike’s Hole in the Wall Chilhowie St parking lot
Stats: 50 miles with 2,700 ft (can add a climb up Lookout at the end if you want more)
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TB Sat. 10/14

Time for a fall classic, Hell of the North!

Start location: Falling Water (604 Roberts Mill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343)
Start time: 8:30
Store stop at mile 21.2, maybe water from a hose at mile 35.9
Stats: 61.9 miles (ride around the parking lot if you need a metric) with 4,214 ft

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44713745

Post ride recovery food and drink at Monkey Town.

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TB Saturday 9/30

Nothing new or fancy for this week’s ride. Roll from St. Elmo Food City, aka Steady’s Campground, at 8:30 for a lap around Lookout with humping dog. Post ride meal and beverages at Tap House.

 

57 miles and 4,000 ft
Backtrack on 136 to the store at mile 33
When: 8:30
Where: St Elmo Food City

 

Next weekend (10/7), Cycle Sequatchie has multiple options including mixed surface 64 and 100 mile options.
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TB Sat 9/23

To celebrate the arrival of Fall and cooler temperatures, JJ will lead Bubba on a two climb ride in Sequatchie Valley. Meet at the unpaved parking area across from River Drifters (1925 Suck Creek Rd). The route heads up the front of Signal, down the back into Dunlap, through Whitwell (store stop at Mile 45), and back over Suck. Complete course is  69 mi and 4,762 ft with plenty of opportunities to shorten the route.

When: 8:30

Where: Parking area across Suck Creek Rd from River Drifters

Stats: 69 mi and 4,762 ft

Post ride meal and hydration at River Drifters.

Also mark October 28th on your calendar for Fredonia XIV. 

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TB Saturday 9/2 and Labor Day 9/4

Sat. 9/2 – Roll from Walker Co. Civic Center 10052 US Hwy 27 in Rock Spring, GA at 8:30.  Ride will include the Infamous Dripping Springs Wall, Shinbone Valley and Straight Gut Rd BOTH WAYS with Store Stops at Mile 14.7, Mile 32.7 and/or Mile 52.8. Several ways to short-cut. Afterparty at Pie Slingers next door! 64.6 mi, 3,127 ft see map below.

 

Mon. Labor Day 9/4 – Holiday ride from Bub One’s Beer Garden (1546 Burnt Mill Road Flintstone GA 30725)! Roll at 9AM. Holiday pace! Bacon dogs, burgers, brats, and beers to follow. BYOB and cash for the tip jar. 42.3 mi, 2,517ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32718415

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32718415

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TB Saturday 8/26

The ride to support Savannah Adams as she recovers from being hit by a car in the state championship time trial will be this week’s Team Bubba and Elite ride. Even if you don’t make the ride, please consider making a donation. Donations can be made through the BikeReg link below.

Ride from Cohutta, GA @ 9:00

https://www.BikeReg.com/savannahs-recovery-ride

  • Click the link above for routes and details
  • 40 and 60 mile options
  • Easy pace, no-drop vibe, riding for the sake of coming together
  • $25 contribution to ride, all money goes to Savannah’s recovery fund
    Food and drink are available post-ride at the Red Wolfe Grill
  • Additional donations can also be made on the BikeReg site