Roll from the Little White Church in Sequatchie Valley at 9:30 am EDT for probably the route to Pikeville, but we’ll decide in the morning. Rumor has it that Fish will be ushering in a new era of riding (at least for him). The times they are a changin’
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.
Tuesday 9/19
Hillz again @ 4:00 for Early Bubbas. No promises that Slick will let us drive a train but we’ll see.
Sat. 9/16
The official Team Bubba ride this week is the Cleveland Circuit Ride benefiting Family Promise of Bradley County.
We are not posting an official alternative in support of the good cause.
Sat. 9/9
Elites will mirror TB with a few options. Roll from Mike’s at 8:30, over the toe, out 299 to Murphy Hollow. Here we’ll split and head down the mtn., right on Slygo, up and over the ridge at New England, and back Creek Rd. 47 miles at 2,000 ft.
Option 1 – start at St. Elmo Food City at 8:45 and ride easy until TB overtakes. Shortens route by about 10 miles.
Option 2 – start in Tiftonia at the John A Patten Park at 9:00 and cruise until overtaken. Shortens by about 16 miles
TB Saturday 9/16
The official Team Bubba ride this week is the Cleveland Circuit Ride benefiting Family Promise of Bradley County.
We are not posting an official alternative in support of the good cause.
TB Tuesday
You guessed it – early Bubbas roll the Hiilz. 4:00 from Whole Foods.
More info on Tuesday rides in Other Rides section below.
Sat. 9/2 – Mon. 9/4
Option 1 – Roll with TB at 8:30AM from Walker Co. Civic Center 10052 US Hwy 27 Rock Spring, GA 30739 for a shortened version of the Trion my Patience Ride. 42.5 miles. See map below.
Option 2 – King’s on a short leash. Roll from Little White Church in Sequatchie Valley at 8AM EDT for roughly 2 hours of valley riding with the man, the myth, the legend, King!
Holiday Ride 9/4. Roll from Bub 1’s beer garden at 9am for normal holiday ride and post ride festivities. BYOP and money for the tip jar. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32718415
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
TB Tuesday
Back to the Hillz for the Early Bubbas with hopefully a break from the heat. 4:00 from Whole Foodz.
Regular Hotwater loop at 5:30.
See Other Rides section for more info.