With snow and ice in the forecast and a high of 34 on Saturday, Bubba will not be posting anything for now. Bubba may post a snow ride up the Guild Trail depending on day-of conditions. Stay warm.
New Year’s Day 2025
Bubba will celebrate the new year with a ride featuring Atena Mountain Road (paved but still a pig trail) out of Whiteside, TN. Robert’s Mill has become too busy to take a big group up, but feel free to celebrate our old tradition on your own. Roll at 9:00 from St. Elmo Food City. The route goes: over the toe, out Creek Rd, over Morganville Ridge, down Murphy Hollow, up and down Atena Mtn Rd, and back via 299 and Old Wauhatchie. 38 miles and 2,900 ft. No planned store stop, but there are several stores on the route. The route is fully road bikeable, but use caution on the Atena Mtn descent.
When: 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 1st
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 38 miles and 2,900 ft
WILBUR’S CHRISTMAS CHIMNEY RIDE v15.0
Saturday December 14th at 9:00 from the Rock City Starbucks.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31591376
48.4 miles / 3,704 ft / store stop at mile 21.0
Get there early to tell lies and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Sat. 12/7
It is going to be cold on Saturday, but if you have to get out and ride, here is what Bubba is proposing. Roll from the unpaved lot across from River Drifters at 9:00 for the Suck Creek/back of Signal loop. There is a store on top of Signal at mile 34.9.
Next week will be the Christmas Chimney Ride from Rock City Starbucks.
When: 9:00
Where: River Drifters
Route: https://ridewithgps.
Stats: 51.9 miles and 4,492 ft
Sat. 11/30
For any Bubbas who would rather ride in subfreezing temperatures than spend more time with family, roll form St. Elmo Food City at 9:00 for a route that is easily shortened if needed. Store stop at mile 42.4. Also, see below from Bub about Chickencross.
When: 9:00
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 62.5 miles and 3,210 ft
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 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
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
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
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).