Chattanooga, TN
This week Bubba will do a variation on the popular Ringgold to Cleveland route. The route is a clockwise metric loop with no major climbs. After party at Farm to Fork or other local restaurant.
Here are the Elite rides for Saturdays in March. The start time may change during the week of the ride for forecast colder or warmer conditions. Watch this site early on the Saturday of the ride for weather related cancelations and updates.
Update for March 14 – As some of you noticed (and thanks for catching this), the route that was posted took us on a bridge over I-59 on Slygo Road that’s being replaced. The route has been changed to return via Morganville Ridge and the always enjoyable Creek Road. The change adds 3 miles and 100 feet of climbing. Jimbo is ride leader and he knows the way.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54240528
March 7 – Start at Red Bank Elementary on Mountain Creek Road at 9 am to climb Mountain Road and descend Hot Water Road. Store stop at the top of Mowbray Mountain (for fast-climbers) at mile 23 followed by a short restroom and water break at the ball fields in Soddy.
50 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54124469
March 14 – Roll from the Patten Community Center off of Kelly’s Ferry Road at 9 am to ride to up Lookout Valley to Trenton to climb Sand Mountain on GA 136. Return via Morganville Ridge. Those wanting a little more (~ 3 miles and a 300 ft climb over the toe of Lookout) can start at the Food City in St. Elmo.
51 miles and 2,900 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54240528
March 21 – We’ll start at the Food City in St. Elmo at 9 am to ride up Chattanooga Valley to Mountain Cove Farms and return via Hog Jowl Road. Water stop at the end of the valley at mile 30.
63 miles and 3,000 feet of climbing (with no mountain climbs).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50191382
March 28 – Start in the paved parking lot across from the Falling Water Baptist Church at 9 am to climb Retro Hughes Road and ride around the top of Mowbray Mountain. Store stop at the Dollar General in Lewis Chapel at mile 32.
49 miles and 3,250 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50474830
April 4 – Start at River Drifters on Suck Creek Road to ride out-and-back in the Tennessee River Gorge to “Goat’s Bridge” on Mullin’s Cove Road. Asphalt all the way and easily manageable on a road bike , but a gravel bike works best for the patches of rough road. Seems short, but it’s harder than you think. Option to return via East Valley Road and Suck Creek Mountain. 40 miles. Time TBD.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Pool
Route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 61.7 miles and 4,766 ft
Here are the Elite rides for Saturdays in February. The start time may change during the week of the ride for forecast colder or warmer conditions. Watch this site early on the Saturday of the ride for weather related cancelations and updates.
Update for February 28 — Forecast temperature will support a 9:30 roll time with high 60s by the time we get back to our cars.
Have you set your training resolutions for 2026?
February 28 is the early registration deadline for The Sequatchie 24 on June 13/14.
https://www.cyclesequatchie.com/ultra
February 7 – Ride canceled due to cool temps.
February 14 -Start at 10 am from the gravel parking lot at the sculpture gardens on Polk Street to ride from Montague Park. Store stop in Rock Springs at mile 28.
48 miles and 2,300 feet. No climbs.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49761679
February 21 – Roll from the Food City parking lot in St. Elmo at 9:30 am to ride down Chattanooga Valley to Captain Wood Road. Store stop at mile 40.
53 miles, 2,700 feet with no climbs.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49895195
February 28 -Roll from the parking lot across from the Falling Water Baptist Church at 9:30 am. Store stop in Sale Creek at mile 33. Those wanting more can climb Hotwater Road on the way home.
50 miles, 2,600 feet. No climbs
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50119282
March 7 – Start at Red Bank Elementary to climb Mountain Road. 50 miles. Time TBD.
Route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 61.3 miles and 3,953 ft
Store stop at mile 31.6
Based on the current weather forecast, I’m not planning on posting a ride for Saturday. Come out to ChickenCross on Sunday to race or spectate. The course should be nice and moist.