Based on the current weather forecast, I’m not planning on posting a ride for Saturday. Come out to ChickenCross on Sunday to race or spectate. The course should be nice and moist.
Team Bubba Sat., 1/3
This week Bubba will roll from the Sculpture Fields parking lot at Montague Park at 8:30 for a trip south through the Battlefield to LaFayette and back. After party at Oddstory.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9HV5f9wcFgZUN3Hp9)
Stats: 62.2 miles and 3,147 ft
Store stop options at miles miles 21.3 and 53.1
Team Bubba New Year’s Day Ride
Happy New Year!
The Team Bubba New Year’s Day ride will depart from St. Elmo Food City at 10:00 a.m. for a climb up Aetna Mountain Rd in Whiteside, TN. Gravel bikes are recommended but not required. The whole route is paved, but Aetna Mtn Rd is a little rough. After party at Taphouse if they are open.
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats:37.9 miles, 2,894 ft, and max grade 17.8%
Team Bubba 12/27
For Bubbas who are around after Christmas, Team Bubba will roll at 8:30 from St. Elmo Food City for a Sand Mountain Metric. After party with the Elites at Taphouse.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 61.6 miles and 4,217 ft
Store stop at mile 32.5
Team Bubba – Sat. 12/20
WILBUR’S CHRISTMAS CHIMNEY RIDE v15.0
Saturday December 20th at 9:30 from the Rock City Starbucks.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31591376
Get there early to tell lies and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Team Bubba Sat. 12/13
It’s been about six months since we did this route, and it is a good one, a Ringold to Cleavland metric with no major climbs. Post-ride lunch at Farm to Fork.
Next week will be Wilbur’s Christmas Chimney Ride v16.0.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Joseph T. McConnell Kids Park, 41 Catoosa Pkwy, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Stats: 61.8 miles and 2,952 ft
Store Stop at mile 40.4 in McDonald, TN
Bubba Sat. 12/6
This week Bubba will head south from St. Elmo Food City for a trip down the valley to the Cove, up Dougherty Gap, and back along the top of Lookout.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/
Stats: 70.3 miles and 4,649 ft
Store Stops at Mountain Cove Store (Mile 32.5) and/or Cornerstone Market (Mile 56.4)
Team Bubba Sat. 11/29
This week Bubba will head north starting from the Red Bank Tennis Courts at 9:00.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Tennis Courts
Stats: 61.8 miles and 4,123 ft
Store Stop at C & G Quik Stop (mile 36.0)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Team Bubba Sat. 11/22
This week Bubba will roll from River Drifters for a trip over Suck around the south end of Sequatchie Valley and back over Suck. There is a chance we will connect with the Elites for part of the route, but we are not going to make a concerted effort to do that. Keep an eye on the forecast, it is currently supposed to rain overnight on Friday and early Saturday morning before the ride.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: River Drifters
Stats: 60.0 miles and 4,774 ft
Store Stop at mile 44.5 and other options
TB Sat. 11/15
This week Bubba will roll from Tunnel Hill at 9:00 for a trip down to Little Sand Mountain and Subligna. This should be a beautiful fall ride with excellent looking weather. After party at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Grill, 101 Cottonwood Mill Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Tunnel Hill, GA, please park in the lot next to the RR tracks, away from the museum
Stats: 67.0 miles and 3,368 ft
Store Stop at Subligna Food Mart, mile 41.6