Weather permitting, Elites will roll with TB at 9am from Soddy Ball Fields. Climb Retro Hughes, but will head down the mountain via Brayton Mtn Rd. into Graysville. See map for turns. 46.5 miles.
TB Saturday 9/28
Now, Bubba ain’t too bright, but if there is one thing he has learned lately, it is don’t trust the weatherman. We will attempt to do a ride up north from the Soddy Ball Fields, but who knows what Saturday will bring as far as weather. Roll at 9:00 for a trip up Retro Hughes, north across the top to Hwy 30, down, store stop in Graysville, and back. Store stop at mile 46.9, Keylon’s Market & Deli. Post-ride festivities at Monkey Town.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Soddy Ball Fields
Stats: 61.4 miles and 3,985 ft
Sat. 9/21
Elites will tackle TB’s problem from another direction. Roll from Steady’s Campground at 9, head over the toe, out Creek Rd. over to Murphy Hollow, and return via the Stair Steps. Who knows, we might blend in with TB on the Stair Steps.
46 miles and 2,800+ ft.
Saturday 9/21
This week Bubba will do a loop to the west starting from Steady’s Campground at St Elmo Food City. Through town, up and over Suck, and back via the stair steps. Store stop at the bait store at mile 38.2. Post-ride festivities at Tap House.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 61.5 miles and 4,192 ft
Saturday 9/14 – Washout
No official ride post for Saturday unless the weather starts looking better. Check again later for updates.
Sat. 9/7
To avoid confusion and competition, Elites will roll from St. Elmo Food City at 9am, head south through the Battlefield, and meander through North Georgia. You’ll need the map to not miss some of the turns.
Bubba Sat. 9/7 – Road to Hell and Cleveland Circuit Ride
The Cleveland Circuit Ride, a fundraiser for Family Promise of Bradley County, is this Saturday. There are 25 km, 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile options.
The first wave of riders start at 7 am from Black Fox Elementary School (3119 Varnell Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311).
Check the website for details. (circuitride.org)
Road to Hell alternative to CCR
Head south for a trip down (up?) the road to hell via the cove and Dougherty Gap. Store stop at mile 30.6, the Cove Store. Post-ride festivities at Tap House.
When: 8:30
Where: Steady’s Campground (
Stats: 68.4 miles and 4,483 ft
Sat. 8/31
No official Elite ride Saturday. See you at the Holiday ride Monday (see TB post for details)
TB Sat. 8/31 and Mon. Holiday Ride 9/2
Saturday, 8/31
Bubba will roll at 8:00 from River Drifters to try and beat some of the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Park in the grass/gravel field across the road from River Drifters. Store Stop options @ Mile 28.4, Mile 31.3, Mile 37.2 and/or Mile 50.1.
When: 8:00 a.m.
Where: River Drifters (1925 Suck Creek Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 )
Stats: 62.3 miles and 4,123 ft
Monday, Labor Day, 9/2
Holiday ride from Bub One and Sweetie’s house. Followed by the usual shenanigans. BYOB.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Bub One’s house, 1546 Burnt Mill Rd, Flintstone, GA 3072
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48191620 (slight detour due to closure of Lytle Rd)
Stats: 41.8 miles and 2,663 ft (Holiday Pace!)
Sat. 8/24
Elites will have 2 options Saturday. The first is to ride with TB. This is a very doable and great route. The 2nd is to roll at 9am EDT from the Little White Church in Sequatchie Valley and roll up to Pikeville and back. 50 miles, and Goat, we will be doing this route counterclockwise which brings us by the Cookie Jar Cafe. See map.