Yep, Hillz again!
TB Sat 9/23
To celebrate the arrival of Fall and cooler temperatures, JJ will lead Bubba on a two climb ride in Sequatchie Valley. Meet at the unpaved parking area across from River Drifters (1925 Suck Creek Rd). The route heads up the front of Signal, down the back into Dunlap, through Whitwell (store stop at Mile 45), and back over Suck. Complete course is 69 mi and 4,762 ft with plenty of opportunities to shorten the route.
When: 8:30
Where: Parking area across Suck Creek Rd from River Drifters
Stats: 69 mi and 4,762 ft
Post ride meal and hydration at River Drifters.
Also mark October 28th on your calendar for Fredonia XIV.
Tuesday 9/19
Hillz again @ 4:00 for Early Bubbas. No promises that Slick will let us drive a train but we’ll see.
TB Saturday 9/16
The official Team Bubba ride this week is the Cleveland Circuit Ride benefiting Family Promise of Bradley County.
We are not posting an official alternative in support of the good cause.
TB Tuesday
You guessed it – early Bubbas roll the Hiilz. 4:00 from Whole Foods.
More info on Tuesday rides in Other Rides section below.
TB Saturday 9/2 and Labor Day 9/4
Sat. 9/2 – Roll from Walker Co. Civic Center 10052 US Hwy 27 in Rock Spring, GA at 8:30. Ride will include the Infamous Dripping Springs Wall, Shinbone Valley and Straight Gut Rd BOTH WAYS with Store Stops at Mile 14.7, Mile 32.7 and/or Mile 52.8. Several ways to short-cut. Afterparty at Pie Slingers next door! 64.6 mi, 3,127 ft see map below.
Mon. Labor Day 9/4 – Holiday ride from Bub One’s Beer Garden (1546 Burnt Mill Road Flintstone GA 30725)! Roll at 9AM. Holiday pace! Bacon dogs, burgers, brats, and beers to follow. BYOB and cash for the tip jar. 42.3 mi, 2,517ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32718415
TB Tuesday
Back to the Hillz for the Early Bubbas with hopefully a break from the heat. 4:00 from Whole Foodz.
Regular Hotwater loop at 5:30.
See Other Rides section for more info.
TB Saturday 8/26
The ride to support Savannah Adams as she recovers from being hit by a car in the state championship time trial will be this week’s Team Bubba and Elite ride. Even if you don’t make the ride, please consider making a donation. Donations can be made through the BikeReg link below.
Ride from Cohutta, GA @ 9:00
https://www.BikeReg.com/savannahs-recovery-ride
- Click the link above for routes and details
- 40 and 60 mile options
- Easy pace, no-drop vibe, riding for the sake of coming together
- $25 contribution to ride, all money goes to Savannah’s recovery fund
Food and drink are available post-ride at the Red Wolfe Grill - Additional donations can also be made on the BikeReg site
TB Tuesday 8/22
‘Feels like’ 101 degrees @ 4:00 and that’s hard on old people! Early Bubbas roll from Whole Foodz again and we’ll decide between the Hillz or just easy laps at the Bend, depending on how brutal it is.
5:30 group rolls from Red Bank as always.
Easy does it out there everybody.
Sat. 8/19
Bubba is staying closer to home this week. Roll at 8:00 AM from Red Bank Tennis Courts/City Park (corner of Unaka and Redding Rd. behind Red Bank UMC) for a trip up and along Crestview Drive / Up Montlake / Henson Gap/ Down Retro Hughes and back through Soddy Daisy. 64 Miles and 4100’. With a store stop and designated regrouping we should be done around Noon. Post ride lunch and refreshments at Monkey Town.