Gonna be cold again tomorrow so we hope Bullfrog remembers a base layer. TB/Elites roll from Mike’s @ 9:00. (Remember to park in the lot on Chilhowie — let’s park at the upper end so regular patrons will have the closest parks.) We’ll head north for a climb up Montlake, down Hotwater, Armstrong, then wind our way back. 55 miles, 3700 feet. Lots of ways to add on for those who must have a metric, or just tag along with BeelzeBub for an extra “fitty.”
BubbaGrass Sat. 11/9
So the Elites will have 2 shorter options, but both starting at 9:30 with TB from Mountain Cove Farms.
Option 1 is 55 miles and stays with TB until roughly mile 41 (maybe more precisely stays on the same TB route) until mile 41 where we’ll take a right on Hwy 234 (Gilreath Mill Rd/Old Gilreath Mill Rd/Old Mill Rd) and then pick back up on their route at mile 44. – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31424016
Option 2 is 48 miles and cuts short some of the valley portion of TB’s course (turn left at mile 8.6 on Andrews Lane). We’ll then dash back to the Cove up the mountain and do the whole course on top. – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31424008
Regardless both routes have the special water/beer SAG built in at the top of the climb. For those that care, right now I’m leaning towards option 1 but things can change.
Fish
Freddy Lite Sat. 11/2 – Time Change #2
Want Fredonia but just not the whole thing? Roll from Powell’s Crossroads at 9:00 EDT where’ll we head through the valley and probably end up in front of TB. From there it’s the normal Fredonia route. 56 miles 3,800 ft. Watch website for roll out time change due to cold temps. Saturday. Lunch at Merv’s
Sat. 10/26
Looks like rain early morning so we’ll plan on rolling at 9:30am from Mike’s Hole in the Wall like last week’s ride (park in lot off of Chilhowie St.). We’ll do our rainy day route which will allow for many options depending on the weather and keeps us close to home. 45-50 miles
Grinder Memorial Ride – 10/19
Bubba will celebrate the life of our friend with a ride this Saturday. Roll from Mike’s Hole in the Wall off Cherokee @ 8:00. Parking available in the lot off Chilhowee Street for the Johnson Medical Building – Chilhowie runs by Mike’s and all this has been cleared with the owners so we’re good. We’ll climb Elder/Raccoon, do the loop up top, down Elder, out Cummings, back 299 with the nature center kicker. This is about remembering our friend so expect lots of regrouping – we’ve built in a few climbs (Raccoon, nature center, and yes, expect Bub to lead some up Lookout to Sanders) so strong men can scratch their itch. Lots of ways to short it – skip Raccoon and go straight out Cummings or skip the loop up top to shave 7 miles. Full route (without Sanders add-on) 56 miles, 4000 feet.
Sat. 10/12
Talking about a slight chance of rain in the AM so we’ll keep it close to home if we need to dash for cover. Roll from Unum at 8:30. Over the toe for a Lookout Valley loop, back up Scenic Hwy to Sanders, down Ochs to Guild Trail Road and then we’ll cruise Chattanooga Valley. Lots of places to cut it short if we need to. 50 miles and 3,100 ft. Check the map for a couple of wrinkles. Back in plenty of time for Chattanooga Motorcar Festival and Oktoberfest.
Sat. 9/28
Nothing fancy this Saturday. Roll from the St. Elmo Food City at 8:30 and head south down Marble Top. Climb 136 and come back via Creek Rd. 50 miles and 3,400 ft. Pray for Boss. He was at Oskar Blues last night. No word since…
Sat. 9/21
Elites will roll from Falling Water at 8:30 and head north. We’ll climb Mtn. Road early down Hotwater and then out O’Sage to Armstrong, Lee, Daugherty Ferry, and back via Back Valley. Strongmen can climb Hotwater a 2nd time others follow me. 51 miles and 3,100 ft.
Sat. 9/7
Man in Black will be leading this Saturday. Roll from the St. Elmo Food City at 8:30. Head south down past Trenton on one of Fly’s favorite routes. Past the Southeast Lineman Training Center to Byrd’s Chapel. Back via Back Valley, up the short Sand climb, along the brow and down Hales Gap Rd. See map for details. 54 miles 3,600 ft. Can climb Lookout at the end if feeling frisky.
Labor Day Weekend
We’ll be one big happy family over Labor Day. Elites will ride with TB Saturday and Monday (and if anyone wants to come up to the Pumpkin Patch on Signal Mountain Sunday too). Watch for Boss’s posts coming soon.