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.
TB Saturday 8/24
This week Jungle Jim will lead Bubba on a two climb loop over Suck, up the valley, and back over Signal. Roll from Red Bank Elementary at 8:30. Store stop at mile 30.8.
The post-ride lunch location is to-be-determined. There are several options in the area, Merv’s, River Drifters, and Monkey Town.
When: 8:30
Where: Red Bank Elementary (1100 Mountain Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405)
Stats: 53.7 mi and 4,644 ft
TB Saturday 8/17
This week we will try a new start location and head southeast. Weather permitting, roll at 8:30 from Sculpture Fields at Montague Park for 63.3 miles and 3,322 ft. Store stop at mile 39.0. Post-ride festivities at Oddstory.
There is rain in the forecast, so stay tuned for updates and make your own decisions!
When: 8:30
Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park (park in the gravel lot near Polk St)
Stats: 63.3 miles and 3,322 ft
Sat. 8/17
Elites have 2 options Sat. First is to depart with TB at 8:30 and ride with them until mile 19.2 when we’ll head over to Rock Spring and pick up the TB route again at what will be their mile 28.8. Ride their route and then take another short cut at what will be their mile 34.7…. Oh to heck with it. Just load this map in your Garmin and have fun. 48.2 miles vs. 63. – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48027549
Option 2 is a Gravel ride up at the Ocoee. We’ll roll from the Cookson Creek Baptist Church, 1686 Sand Mountain Rd. Ocoee, TN 37361 at 9am for a 28 mile Gravel route with 2,800 feet of climbing. King said it’s an hour and 20 minute drive from his house on Signal so plan accordingly. See map below. P.S. this is a gravel ride not a gravel race….
Sat. 8/10 Ride & Lake Party
Elites, will roll with TB at 9 am and ride the same route until we get to Retro Hughes where we’ll take a left and descend that way. 42.7 miles. It will probably put us back before TB by about 30-40 minutes depending on any unplanned stops.
Please text Sam-I-Am at 423-619-5650 to let him know if you’re sticking around for post-ride food and fun.