Elites, plan on a loosely organized ride that will depart from Whole Foods at 9:30 (park in the far back corner). Start with the north Chattanooga Hillz and then head north for a Browntown/Levi loop. Boss will take charge and here’s a rough map of the route. However, the main detail is that the ride will conclude with lunch at Mike’s Hole in the Wall.
TB Sat. 11/23
This week Bubba will start at the Red Bank Swimming Pool and head north. Hotwater is the climb. Store stop at mile 43.0 on top of the mountain.
When: 9:00
Where: Red Bank Pool (https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Stats: 59 miles and 4,463 ft
Sat. 11/16
Big Ralph will be leading the ride tomorrow. Roll from the Soddy Ball Fields at 9:30. Roll up Retro Hughes and down Leggett for a 38 mile loop.
Sat 11/16 Semi-Gravel
Following an awesome ride through Little River Canyon last week, Buba will try something different and adventurous this week. Start from the former Anchor Inn in Haletown for a rough road/gravel adventure. Although the vast majority of this route is “paved,” a gravel bike or at least a robust set of wheels and tires is recommended. Head south to Stevenson, Alabama, climb Orme Mountain, drop back into South Pittsburg, and head back via Kimbal and Jasper. Store stop at mile 47.8 in South Pittsburg.
When: Roll at 8:30 Eastern
Where: 11009 US-41, Guild, TN 37340 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Stats: 64.3 miles and 3,492 ft
Sat. 11/9
Elites, still want some Bluegrass but without a climb? Roll from Manor House at Mtn Cove Farms at 9am but head north for the Hog Jowl/Kensington/Marble Top/Cove Rd Loop. Just under 40 miles. See map. Also the Gravel option is a good one too.
Fall Bubbagrass Ride Sat. 11/9
It is time for Bub One’s fall Bubbagrass ride. The road route is 72 miles and features Little River Canyon in Alabama. Bub One has also put together a gravel alternative riding Rocky Lane on Pigeon Mountain.
Start at the Manor House at Mountain Cove Farms (Manor House) at 9:00.
Free bluegrass festival entry for after ride fun. BYOB and some cash for food. There is a full concession stand with hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
Road route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 71.9 miles / 4,977 ft
Store Stop Options at Mile 43.1, 45.9
Gravel alternate route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 27 miles / 2,843 ft
Sat. 11/2/24
A lot of Elites out this weekend but King will lead this one. Roll with TB from Red Bank Elementary at 8:30 and chase them until mile 23 where Elite’s will take a left on Hixson Pike when TB turns right. Return via the Soddy Ball Fields. 44.2 miles with no climb.
Saturday 11/2
This Saturday Bubba will head north from Red Bank Elementary. Store stop at mile 44.1 on top of the mountain.
Next Saturday will be the BubbaGrass ride from Mountain Cove Farm, featuring Little River Canyon. This route is worth the drive, especially this time of year.
When: 8:30
Where: Red Bank Elementary
Stats: 61.4 miles and 4,616 ft
Sat. 10/26 Freddy Lite
Roll from Powell’s Crossroads at approximately 9:15 EDT (when TB rolls by) for Freddy Lite.
Saturday 10/26
It’s time for Bubba’s Halloween tradition, Fredonia.
Freddy XV route: https://ridewithgps.
Roll from River Drifters at 8:30
64 miles and 6,100 ft
Freddy XV Lite route: https://ridewithgps.
Roll from Powell’s Crossroads at 9:15
39 miles and 3,200 ft
Store stop in Palmer, TN, at mile 34.4 (full) 22.1 (lite).