TB Sat. 5/17

It looks like the rain has been mostly taken out of the forecast for Saturday. Bubba will head south from St. Elmo Food City to check on the Iornman course. Store stops at mile 21.1 and/or mile 35.5 (and a possible reroute to Yanks at mile 49ish if needed).

Good luck to all Bubbas doing the IM 70.3 on Sunday!

When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: St. Elmo Food City
Stats: 65.5 miles and 3,130 ft

TB Sat. 5/10

The weatherman can’t make up his mind for Saturday. Currently it looks mostly dry, but check the weather before you head out. Bubba will head north this week for Hell of the North. Roll at 9:00 from Falling Water. Store stop options at mile 41.9 (C&G Quick Stop if it’s open) or 45.1 (Dollar General).

When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Falling Water (parking lot across from the church)

Stats: 61.9 miles and 4,204 ft

Sat. 5/3 Spring Bubbagrass 2025

Weather Update: The weather looks terrible for 5/3. Bub One and Crack’em may try to do a short gravel bike ride if the weather cooperates enough. It is looking unlikely that we will do the planned road ride. Crack’em will try to send out an update early tomorrow morning via the email list.

It is time for Bub One’s spring Bubbagrass ride. The road route is 71 miles and features Little River Canyon in Alabama.

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, bbq, etc.

 

When: 9:00 a.m.
Stats: 70.8 miles / 4,660ft
Store Stop options at mile 42.8 & 45.6

 

TB Sat. 4/19

This week Bubba heads to Eton, GA, for a trip up and over Fort Mountain and back. Eton is about 50 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. The ride is worth the drive. Store Stops at New Hope Grocery (Mile 27.1), and if necessary, Kwik Shop (Mile 54.6).  After party at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant.

When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: 79 GA-286, Eton, GA 30705 (shopping center next to Jack’s)
Stats: 61.1 miles and 6,371 ft

TB Sat. 4/5

Roll from River Drifter’s at 8:30 for a trip up and over Signal, around the valley, and back via the back of Suck. Store stop at mile 37.4 and others.

When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Unpaved lot across from River Drifter’s
Stats: 60 miles and 4,927 ft