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Saturday Aug. 1st

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
Stats: 63.3 miles and 4,448 ft
Store stop at The Bait Store, mile 31.2

 

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August 2026

Here are the Elite rides for Saturdays in August.  Watch this site early on the Saturday of the ride for weather related cancelations and updates.

August 1 – UPDATE:  Looks like a sprinkle or two but nothing major until mid-day.   Roll at 8:30 unless weather man changes his mind again.  We’ll  start from the old Food City in St. Elmo at 8:30 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

August 8 – Roll from the old Food City in St. Elmo at 8:30 am to ride to New England and back via Murphy Hollow.  No store stops planned.
43 Miles, 2,300 feet and no climbs.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53153955

August 15 – Tour de Mowbray. Start from the paved parking lot across from the Falling Water Baptist Church at 8:30 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

August 22 – Start at 8:30 am  from the Patten Community Center in Tiftonia to ride the length of Creek Road through Lookout Valley. We’ll ride the rollers on McKaig Road  before a store stop in Trenton at mile 30. Climbs Sand Mountain.
53 miles and 3,200 feed of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56335506

August 29 – It been almost a year since we started from the Battlefield. Roll at 8:30 am from the Park HQ to do a big loop around Chickamauga.  Store stop at mile 28.
50 miles, 2,400 feet with no climbs.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56336136

Thursday, August  20 – WEEKDAY SPECIAL –  Sandblaster Gravel Ride.  We’ll hope for better weather this time.  Start from the Dollar General in Rising Fawn at 9 am.   The out-and-back climb up Lookout Mountain on Newsome Gap Road near the end of the ride is optional.
39 miles and 2800 feet (without Newsome Gap).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55077733

September 1 – Traditional holiday ride.  36 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. Details TBD.

September 6 -Start in Red Back to ride to Soddy. Time TBD.

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Saturday 7/25

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 

Stats: 61 miles and 4,662 ft

Store stop at Citgo at mile 48.4 in South Pittsburg

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Bubba Lake Day, July 18th

When: Sat July 18, 9:00 a.m.
Stats: 55.7 miles and 4,156 ft
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.
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Bubba 4th of July

Since the 4th of July falls on a Saturday and Crest Road is closed for construction, Bubba will do something different than the normal holiday ride. There are several route options, all including Cash Canyon Road. See below.
 
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.
All rides start at 8:30 a.m. from Bub One and Sweetie’s house
Team Bubba Route (53 miles / 4,800 ft) :
Elite Long Route (42 miles / 3,300 ft):
Elite Short Route (34 miles / 2,400 ft):
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July 2026

Here are the Elite rides for Saturdays in July.  We’re going to start a little earlier this month to avoid a bit of the mid-day sun.  Watch this site early on the Saturday of the ride for weather related cancelations and updates.

Happy 4th of July – We’ll start with Team Bubba from BubOne’s house on Burnt Mill Rd at 8:30 am.  We’re going out and back on Cash Canyon Road as the first leg of our ride, and they’re starting with a climb up Raccoon Mountain. Our ride will split at the bottom of Elder Mountain and continue on up Elder for those wanting to do the long ride.  See the Team Bubba post for more info on the festivities at Bub’s.
Long Route: 42 miles with 3,300 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55697064
Short Route: 34 miles and 2,400 feet of climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55892459

July 11 -Start from the paved parking lot across from the Falling Water Baptist Church at 8:30 am to ride to Sale Creek.  Store stop at the Country Mart at Mile 27.
49 miles with 2,500 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51962277

July 18 –  Sam-I-Am is hosting a lake party for Bubba at his in-laws (3922 Windward Lane ) in Sale Creek.  Elites will roll with Team Bubba at 9 am and follow their route until we get to Leggett where we’ll head down the mountain.  We can park on the streets around the party house — but no parking in the cul-de-sac or near driveways so that we don’t block anybody in.  The Team Bubba post this week will provide details of the planned festivities.
37 miles and 3,000 feet of climbing.  Mountain climb on Brayton Mtn Road.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56175684

July 25 – Start at 8:30 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.
49 miles and 2,500 feet of climbing.
This is a new map that avoids the bridge that’s out on Wilson Road.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56107342

August 1 – St. Elmo to Mountain Cove Farms. Time TBD.
63 miles and 3000 feet of climbing.