Social Ride at Meads Quarry
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join us for a fun, low-pressure group ride at Meads Quarry! AMBC’s Social Ride is a great way to connect with other mountain bikers and get comfortable on the trails. Everyone is welcome!!
Meet at 5:30 at just between the parking lot and Meads Quarry, and ride at 6:00! Rides are usually around 1.5 hours and average 5-7 miles. No drop; no one gets left behind! Complete our 2026 waiver before you ride.
Please note: We will not ride if it is raining or if the trails are wet — check the trail conditions here. We may pivot to a greenway ride, so keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook for day-of updates.
Social Ride is every 1st Tuesday at Meads Quarry and every 3rd Tuesday at Baker Creek from spring through fall, unless otherwise noted. We’d love to see you on the trails!
*Parking at Ijams (including the Meads Quarry lots) requires an Ijams membership with a parking pass or a one-time parking pass of $5/day that can be purchased in the parking lot.

Social Ride at Baker Creek
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join us for a fun, low-pressure group ride at Baker Creek! AMBC’s Social Ride is a great way to connect with other mountain bikers and get comfortable on the trails. Everyone is welcome!!
Meet at 5:30 at Baker Creek Pavilion (1530 Taylor Rd) and ride at 6:00! Rides are usually around 1.5 hours and average 5-7 miles. No drop; no one gets left behind! Complete our 2026 waiver before you ride.
Please note: We will not ride if it is raining or if the trails are wet — check the trail conditions here. We may pivot to a greenway ride, so keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook for day-of updates.
Social Ride is every 1st Tuesday at Meads Quarry and every 3rd Tuesday at Baker Creek from spring through fall, unless otherwise noted. We’d love to see you on the trails!

Joy Ride - William Hastie
2026-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | William Hastie Natural Area, Margaret Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Sunday, April 26th 9:00am – 12:00pm at William Hastie
Beginner Plus & Intermediate
AMBC Joy Ride wants to invite YOU to tackle Hastie with us. Join us for a FUN day on technical terrain, conquering roots, rocks and AWESOME trails in William Hastie Natural Area.
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for female, female-identifying and non-binary riders 18 years and older. This ride is intended to help women feel more comfortable on beginner plus and intermediate-level terrain in the Urban Wilderness. No one gets left behind, and everyone leaves with a big smile.
William Hastie Natural Area has some of the most unique trails in South Knoxville, and we want to show them to you. We will have rides for Beginner Plus and Intermediate. There are no mandatory gaps or drops, but this area does require comfortability with rocks, roots, bridges, and techy descents.
This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, April 23rd. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies.
Bring your helmet, shoes, ride snacks, water, a spare tube if you have one, and a way to carry it on your ride. Please arrive at 9:00 AM for sign-in!
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Joy Ride Event Schedule
9:00 – 9:15 Sign In & Mingle
9:15 – 9:30 Announcements & Meet Your Ride Leaders
9:30 – 12:00 Ride and have fun!
Thank your ride leaders, sweeps, and fellow riders for a fun morning!
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Ride Leaders & Ride Sweeps needed!
We are always looking for ride leaders and sweeps to help with the ride in Hastie in a fun and safe manner. If you have ridden in Hastie before or feel comfortable riding at an intermediate skill level, please join us as a ride leader or sweep!
Riding Levels
Beginner Plus: I’m comfortable on green and most blue trails. I’m venturing out onto harder trails, but still have to walk some of the more technical features. Distance: Under 10 miles
Intermediate: I am a confident rider and can ride my bike on technical terrain. I’m fine with roots and rocks, comfortable on blue trails and ready for new challenge. Distance: 10 – 15 miles
Volunteer: I’m a confident rider. I know the trails well, and I’d love to help out as a ride leader or sweep! There will be a separate form for you to list your volunteer preferences. You don’t have to be an advanced rider to volunteer; just be confident at the level you choose in the volunteer form.
For more information on AMBC Joy Ride and upcoming events visit https://ambcknox.org/joyride/
*Event is subject to change based on weather and group consensus. Stay tuned for more info & updates.

TVB's Easy Rider
2026-04-28 18:30, 2026-05-12 18:30, 2026-05-26 18:30, 2026-06-09 18:30, 2026-06-23 18:30, 2026-07-14 18:30, 2026-07-28 18:30, 2026-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | TN
Easy Rider is Tennessee Valley Bikes’ social group mountain bike ride. Chill pace, snack breaks, no drop, and beginner friendly! The rides are usually about 1 hour and 4-6 miles.
Easy Rider is the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays — the opposite Tuesdays as AMBC Social Ride (so you can do it all!). Ride locations + details are posted on their Instagram and Facebook pages. Stay tuned with TVB for updates, changes, or cancellations!

Outlandish Adventure Festival
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02 | TN
Save the date for the Outlandish Adventure Festival May 1-2. More details coming soon!

Outlandish Social Ride
2026-05-02 09:00 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join AMBC’s Social Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival for a fun, co-ed group mountain bike ride at Meads Quarry at 9 am on Saturday, May 2nd! Social Ride is a great way to connect with other mountain bikers and get comfortable on the trails. The ride will be around 1-1.5 hours so you can get back to watch the Whip Off at 11! Everyone is welcome, and no one gets left behind!
Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!
What to bring:

Mountain bike
Helmet
Water

Complete AMBC’s 2026 waiver and sign up before you ride. Learn more about our Outlandish groups rides here.

Outlandish Joy Ride
2026-05-02 09:00 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Get on the trails with other ladies at AMBC’s Joy Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival and celebrate International Women’s MTB Day! Joy Ride creates a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for women and non-binary riders. We’ll split into groups based on experience and make sure everyone has a great time on the trails! Rides will be tailored for Beginner and Beginner Plus riders.
Meet at the Joy Ride tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!
What to bring:

Mountain bike
Helmet
Water

Complete AMBC’s 2026 waiver and sign up before you ride.

Kids & Youth Social MTB Ride
2026-05-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Kids and youth from 2nd grade through high school are invited to join AMBC Trail Blazers, Appalachian Youth Cycling, and Little Bellas for a social mountain bike ride on Saturday, May 2nd at 12:30 pm during Outlandish Adventure Festival. Trail Blazers, AYC, and Little Bellas volunteers will lead groups on this fun ride for kids and youth of all skill levels. We’ll be back by 2 pm to watch the Highline Demo over the quarry!
Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry – arrive early and be ready to park and walk (it will be BUSY).
What to bring:

Mountain bike or bike with knobby tires (1.75″+) and hand brakes (required!)
Helmet
Water (and a way to carry it on the ride)
Closed-toe shoes (not Crocs)
Rain jacket (as needed)

Complete AMBC’s Trail Blazers waiver and sign up here before your child rides.
Learn more about our other Outlandish group rides.

Open Streets Knoxville
2026-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Gay Street
Open Streets Knoxville returns, thanks to Bike Walk Knoxville!
Join us on Sunday, May 17th from 2–6 PM as Open Streets Knoxville returns for an exciting afternoon of car-free streets, community connection, and active fun! Experience Gay Street like never before as it opens up to people instead of cars, from Summit Hill Dr. to Hill Ave., and extending across the Gay St. Bridge. Walk, bike, roll, dance, explore and more in the street!
This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone of all ages and abilities, and invites you to experience Knoxville in a while new way. Come out, be active, connect with your community, and enjoy the streets as public spaces meant for people.
Learn more and check back for more details here.

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Experience the thrill of being in nature with Catalyst Sports‘ Adaptive Mountain Bike Program! Check out the next event below and register to ride or volunteer. If you would like reserve an adaptive mountain bike, select your preferred bike when you register. Registration opens 2 weeks before each ride.
Time: May 23, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Location: Baker Creek Preserve, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (Meet on the right side of the building complex & parking lot)
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
(4th Saturday of each month, plus special events)

May 23 (Morning Ride)
June 27 (Morning Ride)
July 25th (Morning Ride)
August 22 (Morning Ride)
September 26 (Morning Ride)
October 17th (Morning Ride)
November 6th, 7th, 8th – AMBC Fall Fest
December 12 – Tour De Lights

Visit CatalystSports.org/Knoxville for more details and registration. Volunteers needed for all rides!

National Trails Weekend - Big South Fork!
2026-06-05 14:00 - 2026-06-08 12:00 | Big South Fork – Bandy Creek, Bandy Loop, Oneida, 37841
Join us to celebrate National Trail Day with a weekend of fun at Big South Fork!!! We’ll camp at the group campsite, work with the Big South Fork Bike Club, and Ride BIKES!
CAMP (June 5-8)
Group site E1 at Bandy Creek Campground is reserved!!! First come, first serve camping. There are no hookups, but plenty of sites to choose from, and all are a leisurely stroll to the campfire, pavilion, and bathhouse. We reserved the group site from Friday afternoon (2 pm) to Monday (noon).
WORK (Saturday, June 6th)
We’ll meet at the Bandy Creek Visitors Center at 9am EST, our good friends with the Big South Fork Bike Club will have our work projects ready, and AMBC will have all the tools you’ll need for the day. Bring a friend, sturdy shoes, safety glasses, and water! At noon we’ll meet back at Bandy Creek for Lunch and Beers.
EAT
Saturday lunch is provided by Joe and his crew with the Big South Fork Bike Club. Saturday Evening is a potluck, with Harpers Bike Shop providing the protein. Bring a side for 10, along with needed utensils. We’ll host dinner at the group site pavilion @ 7 pm!!! All other meals are on your own, so plan accordingly.
RIDE

Rides are TBD.
THE EPIC ride is also a Sunday option, this ride is not to be confused with the IMBA Epic route. The ride is one of legend, a ride that typically takes everything you can muster plus a bit more. Rarely repeated, uphills both ways and always a backcountry adventure, it’ll be EPIC. Those who are prepared for 30 miles of self-supported riding in the early summer heat are gonna love it. Each rider needs to pack a lunch, snacks, and a $20 bill. We’ll be stopping for refreshments at our favorite backcountry lodge – Charit Creek Lodge.

Joy Ride - Big South Fork
2026-06-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Big South Fork – Bandy Creek, Bandy Loop, Oneida, 37841
Sunday, June 7th 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Big South Fork
Beginner through Intermediate
NOTE: Big South Fork straddles two time zones. We will operate this event on EST!
Join us at Big South Fork EPIC WEEKEND to celebrate National Trails Day with an EPIC JOY RIDE! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders of all abilities 18 years and older.
This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, June 4th. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies.
Joy Ride is here to help women feel comfortable in the woods. No one gets left behind, and everyone leaves with a big smile. We make sure every rider is comfortable with the group’s pace and that no section of trail is beyond the ability level of the group. We have options for all skill levels, so come party on single track with us!!
Bring your helmet, shoes, ride snacks, water, a spare tube if you have one, and a way to carry it on your ride. Please arrive at 10:00 AM for sign-in!
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Joy Ride Full Event Schedule
10:00 – 10:15

Sign in – This event will meet at the Bandy Creek Visitor’s Center parking lot (151 Stable Rd. Oneida, TN 37841).
Mix and mingle with the other attendees

10:15 – 10:30

Announcements
Meet your group leaders

10:30 – 1:30

Ride and have fun!

1:30

Thank your ride leaders, sweeps, and fellow riders for such a fun day!

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Ride Leaders & Ride Sweeps Needed!
We are always looking for ride leaders and sweeps to lead our ride groups in a fun and safe manner. If you are a confident rider with a genuine interest in sharing your love of the sport and knowledge of the trails, please select “volunteer” in the ticket option below. You don’t have to be an advanced rider to volunteer; just be confident at the level you choose in the follow-up form.
Riding Levels
Beginner: I’m relatively new to mountain biking. I like it and want to learn about how to be comfortable on varied terrain with more technical features. Distance: 5 – 7 miles
Beginner Plus: I’m comfortable on green and most blue trails. I’m venturing out onto harder trails, but still have to walk some of the more technical features. Distance: Under 10 miles
Intermediate: I am a confident rider and can ride my bike on technical terrain. I’m fine with roots and rocks, comfortable on blue trails and ready for new challenge. Distance: 10 – 15 miles
Volunteer: I’m a confident rider. I know the trails well, and I’d love to help out as a ride leader or sweep! There will be a separate form for you to list your volunteer preferences. You don’t have to be an advanced rider to volunteer; just be confident at the level you choose in the volunteer form.
*Rides are subject to change based on weather and group consensus. Stay tuned for more info & updates.

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-06-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Experience the thrill of being in nature with Catalyst Sports‘ Adaptive Mountain Bike Program! Check out the next event below and register to ride or volunteer. If you would like reserve an adaptive mountain bike, select your preferred bike when you register. Registration opens 2 weeks before each ride.
Time: June 27, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Location: Baker Creek Preserve, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (Meet on the right side of the building complex & parking lot)
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
(4th Saturday of each month, plus special events)

June 27 (Morning Ride)
July 25th (Morning Ride)
August 22 (Morning Ride)
September 26 (Morning Ride)
October 17th (Morning Ride)
November 6th, 7th, 8th – AMBC Fall Fest
December 12 – Tour De Lights

Visit CatalystSports.org/Knoxville for more details and registration. Volunteers needed for all rides!

TVB's Summer Steamer
2026-07-18 | TN
Tennessee Valley Bikes is hosting their Summer Steamer again on July 18, 2026. Get ready to ride every mountain bike trail in Knoxville on the hottest day of the year… more details coming soon!
Knoxville is a great place to mountain bike and it’s also beautiful in mid-summer. The density of the forest makes for a jungle-like experience. Test your skills with your friends on this challenging course.
The purpose of this event is to get together and go for a big mountain bike ride. It’s going to be hot, it’s going to be hard, and it’s going to be fun. It’s not a race. There is no timing. There is no pressure to adhere to the course. Go swimming. Get ice cream. Take a nap. All good ideas. Just make sure you stop by the finish when you’re done so we know you’re doing good. Also, you’ll want your food!

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Experience the thrill of being in nature with Catalyst Sports‘ Adaptive Mountain Bike Program! Check out the next event below and register to ride or volunteer. If you would like reserve an adaptive mountain bike, select your preferred bike when you register. Registration opens 2 weeks before each ride.
Time: July 25, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Location: Baker Creek Preserve, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (Meet on the right side of the building complex & parking lot)
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
(4th Saturday of each month, plus special events)

July 25th (Morning Ride)
August 22 (Morning Ride)
September 26 (Morning Ride)
October 17th (Morning Ride)
November 6th, 7th, 8th – AMBC Fall Fest
December 12 – Tour De Lights

Visit CatalystSports.org/Knoxville for more details and registration. Volunteers needed for all rides!
