Elites will roll with TB from Chickamauga Food Lion at 9am and roll with them through LaFayette until mile 17.1 where we’ll continue south on hwy 337 to mile 22.5 where we’ll take a right on Chamberlin Rd. and pick up the TB route again. Total miles 47. See map for full details.
TB Saturday 11/25
Roll from the Chickamauga Food Lion for some Fly roads. Start at 9:00 to let it warm up and to give folks time to get there.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Chickamauga Food Lion (https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Store stops options at miles: 15, 16.4, 46.3, 51.5 and/or 60.5
Stats: 64 miles and 2,520 ft
Bubba Memorial Weekend 11/18 & 19
Saturday, 4th Annual Grinder Memorial Ride
There are two options. Both start and end at the John Patten Community Center in Tiftonia (3202 Kellys Ferry Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419). Start time is 8:30. Store stops are at the store with the “Grinder Wall”.
Full, Route: https://ridewithgps.com/
Stats: 67 miles and 4,230 ft
Store stop: Mile 36.5
Elite, “No-climb” Route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 57 miles and 3,350 ft
Store stop: Mile 27.1
Sunday, Chief Memorial Ride and Reception
As many of you know, we lost Robert (CHIEF) Chappell, one of our original Ride Leaders earlier this year. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Helen but his children, Matt and Holly would appreciate your attendance and stories at 3:00 p.m. on November 19, 2023 at 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone GA, 30725 (Bub One’s house) for a gathering of geezers while we can still remember the Good Ol’ Days. Burgers, Hotdogs and Fixins will be served, BYO-Adult Beverage.
There is a ride at noon from Bub’s to the Infamous CHIEF’S LOOP and back. This was the 4.1 mile Training Loop that Chief led us through at least once a week, now with brand new pavement!
Start: Noon from Bub’s house (1546 Burnt Mill Rd)
Stats: 36 Miles and 1,840 ft
Sat. 11/18 Grinder Memorial Ride
Elites will have a no climb version for the Grinder Memorial Ride. Roll at 8:30 from the John Patten Community Center in Tiftonia (3202 Kellys Ferry Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419) with TB. We’ll stop at the store with the “Grinder Wall” at mile 27.1. From there we’ll return via stair steps. 57 miles.
Elites Sat. 11/11
Elites (at least some of them) will roll from Mike’s at 9am for this classic that heads north to Falling Water, up Montlake climb, down Hotwater, head north to Bakewell and then cross over Hwy 27 and back via Lee to Armstrong, swing by Foot Washing Church and back. See map. Couple of wrinkles that keep you off of Mountain Creek Rd. Options include 1) picking up the group at Falling Water (mile 12.5 so roughly 9:45), 2) skipping Montlake climb and meeting back up at the bottom of Hot Water. Your choice of the route to get there, and of course 3) is just starting at the Soddy Ball fields. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44952531
TB Saturday 11/11
Roll from Mike’s at 8:30 for a two climb ride up and over Signal and back via Henson Gap.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Mike’s Hole in the Wall Chilhowie St parking lot
Route: Mike’s To Henson Gap
Stats: 65.5 miles with 5,800 ft
Store Stop: Dollar General at the top of Henson (mile 35.3)
Twilight Tuesday
Bubba’s Twilight Tuesday returns for the winter. Roll from Whole Foods between 4;00 and 6:00 for laps at the Bend. Jump on and off the loop as you have time. Early Bubbaz will roll at 4:00 for a few Hillz before heading to the Bend.
Elites Sat. 11/4
Elites are on a hiatus this weekend, but recommend the TB rides and supporting the Bluegrass Festival in the Cove. A shorter option is the gravel portion of TB which means just turn around at mile 11 and return.
TB Saturday 11/4 Fall Bubbagrass
Daus didn’t disappoint last weekend. Now it is time for Bub One’s fall bluegrass extravaganza. The primary route is a 50 mile mixed surface route with 4,400 ft from Mountain Cove. It can easily be modified by starting at the top of Dougherty Gap. Bub One has also put together a paved surface alternative that can similarly start at the cove or on top.
Start at the Manor House at Mountain Cove Farms (Manor House) at 9:00 or on top at the Dougherty Gap Lane culdesac (695 Dougherty Gap Lane) at 9:20. Don’t block any driveways. We have permission to park there from one of the homeowners, John Carroll.
Free bluegrass festival entry for after ride fun. BYOB and some cash for food.
Primary, mixed surface route: Fall Gravel Bubbagrass 2023
Stats: 50 miles / 4,400 ft
Store stop @ mile 37.7
Paved surface alternate route: Bubbagrass 2023 Featuring Junkasaurus Rex
Stats: 57 miles / 4,000 ft
Store stops @ mile 21.1 and/or 34.5
Halloween
The Hillz will frighten Bubba tonight. Bubba rollz from Whole Foodz at 4:00.