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
Fall Bubbagrass Ride Sat. 11/8
It is time for another special ride, Bub One’s fall Forever Bluegrass ride. The road route is 71 miles and features Little River Canyon in Alabama. It is a little bit of a drive to the start, but this ride is worth it.
Start at the Manor House at Mountain Cove Farms (Manor House) at 9:00.
Free bluegrass festival entry after the ride. BYOB and some cash for food. There is a full concession stand with hamburgers, hot dogs, bbq, etc.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Road route: https://ridewithgps.com/
Stats: 71.4 miles / 4,940ft
Store Stop options at mile 43.1, 45.9, and 58.4
Fredonia Sat. 10/1 – It’s time!
This year Freddy returns to the traditional climb up Fredonia Mountain Road rather than Daus. Here are your options:
Full Freddy
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: River Drifters
Stats: 80 miles and 7,000 ft
Store stop at mile 51.0 in Palmer
TB Sat. 10/25
This week Bubba will roll from St. Elmo Food City at 9:00 for a trip up Nick-A-Jack and around the top of Lookout. Next week is Fredonia.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 65.6 miles and 5,011 ft
Store stop at mile 29.4
TB Sat. 10/18 – Fort Mtn.
It’s time for another Bubba trip up and over Fort Mtn. for the Georgia Apple Fest in Ellijay. Roll from Eton, GA, at 9:00. Refuel in Ellijay around mile 30.2. After party at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: 79 GA-286, Eton, GA 30724 (shopping center with El Pueblito)
Stats: 62.8 miles and 6,480 ft
TB Sat. 10/11
Sadly, Monkey Town Brewing is closing its Chattanooga location after this weekend. So Bubba is going to give it one more visit. Roll from the Red Bank Pool parking lot at 8:30 for a little over a metric with a climb up Mountain Road. After party at Monkey Town.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Red Bank Swimming Pool
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52950305
Stats: 64.1 miles and 4,161 ft
Store stop at mile 33.0
Next weeked, 10/18, Bubba will be doing a Ft. Mountain ride starting in Eton, GA.
TB Sat. 10/4
For Bubbas not riding Cycle Sequatchie, we will roll from River Drifters at 8:30 for a Signal Suck Loop.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: River Drifters
Stats: 51.5 miles and 4,439 ft
Store stop at mile 39.1
TB Sat. 9/27
This week we will do a little climbing to start getting ready for the upcoming Ft. Mountain and Fredonia rides. This route features the Goat Path. Roll from Patten Park in Tiftonia at 9:00.