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 (America/New_York) | 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!

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | TN
Knox Bike Racing‘s Wednesday Night MTB Race Series features 10 cross-country mountain bike races held across multiple trail systems in the Knoxville, TN area. Race categories start a few minutes apart, and scoring is handled through Webscorer, providing live results and individual lap times. This series is not USAC-sanctioned, so no racing license is required.
Find race details, cost, and other info here. Keep an eye on their website for schedule changes and rain dates. Be sure to sign up in advance for a discounted race fee.
RACE TIMES: All categories must be staged at the start line by 6:10 PM. Expert racers will start at 6:15 PM, with remaining categories released at intervals of a few minutes to spread out the field.
2026 Event Schedule:

4/1: Baker Creek Preserve 1 CW
4/8: Fort Dickerson
4/15: Sharp’s Ridge Firebreak
4/22: Mead’s Quarry – Hickory Loop
4/29: IC King – North Side
5/6: Baker Creek Preserve 2 CCW
5/13: Concord Park – Ball Fields
5/20: Mead’s Quarry– Ross Marble Loop
6/3: Sharp’s Ridge Independence
6/10: Baker Creek Preserve 3 CW

The # of laps required for each category is listed below:

Juniors 11 & Under – 1 lap
Juniors 12-14 – 1 lap (Baker Creek will be 2 laps)
Juniors 15-18 and Beginner – 2 laps (Baker Creek will be 3 laps)
E-Bike, Single Speed, Sport Men and Women – 3 laps (Baker Creek will be 4 laps)
Expert – 4 laps (Baker Creek will be 5 laps)

Second Annual Tree Fest
2026-04-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Support Trees Knoxville at their biggest event of the year, Tree Fest!
Knoxville’s Second Annual Tree Fest is an event celebrating all things trees on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Baker Creek Preserve (3700 Lancaster Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920) from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
We are inviting local sponsors to participate in the event. Sponsorship will help us cover the costs of Tree Fest, including rentals, signage, activities, music, food & t-shirts for volunteers, and equipment rentals. Tree Fest is our biggest event of the year, is free to the public, and brings in over 300 community members to learn about and appreciate our urban forest…
What to Expect:

Education tree walks around Baker Creek Preserve.

Free tree giveaways

Games and family-friendly activities

Local vendors and eco-friendly crafts

Live Screen printing with local artist

Come plant a tree, grow the community!

Sign up for volunteer events starting soon – be sure to check their website for more info!

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race
2026-04-25 | Knoxville Adventure Collective, 900 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
If you love adventure and want to get more connected in South Knoxville, then check out the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on Saturday, April 25 (8-hour and 30-hour options)!
“Are you ready to take on an intermediate-level adventure race that will challenge your endurance, navigation, and teamwork? The REV3Endurance Knox Xtreme 8-Hour Adventure Race will have you running, biking, paddling, and navigating your way through the beautiful trails and waterways of South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Plus, we’re celebrating our 5th year of the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race with an all-new 30-hour edition for 2026!”
Races include paddling, trekking, mountain biking, and pavement biking and can be completed as an individual or team race. Learn more and register.

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run
2026-04-25 08:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
The 8th Annual Veterans’ Ridge Run is presented by Veteran Heritage Site Foundation & Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1078. It’s an event for JROTC to compete for the Ridge Cup and for runners to be aware of the city’s Veterans Park. Many runners come to support the Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park and Veterans Heritage Site Foundation. The Run will be on the Trails on Sharp’s Ridge.
Rucksack runners will carry a rucksack with 10 pounds of food to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide daily due to carrying the burdens of PTSD. Also the 10K Ruck is to bring awareness to homelessness in veterans and Mayor Glenn Jacobs new Hero Hill, a new tiny home for Knox County homeless veterans. The food will be donated to Second Harvest.
JROTC will compete for the Ridge Cup for the High School Jr ROTC and the JROTC teams which will be sponsored so there is no cost to the students. R2Factor is also working with the JROTC teams.
Sign up for one of the following: 5K; 10K; Fun Walk/Run; Supporter here.
Check in and on site registration starts at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center (535 Chickamauga Ave)
For More Information Contact: Marilyn Childress, (678) 920-1989, President@VeteransHeritageSite.org
2026 handout Ridge Run April 25 flyer Mayors

CVTA's Poker Run
2026-04-25 08:30 | Clinch River Brewing, 2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Join Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (CVTA) for a fun mountain bike event for most skill levels with 17 mile and 25 mile options — the Poker Run! The route starts and ends at Clinch River Brewing (2045 Norris Freeway) and includes dirt, gravel, and asphalt trails in Norris Dam State Park and Norris Watershed.
From April 3rd-23rd, the registration fee is $40. Optional box lunch for $20. Learn more and register here!
25 Mile Option

Check in at 8:30 am
Start at 9 am

17 Mile Option

Check in at 9:30 am
Start at 10 am

*Severe weather date is May 10th.

TVB's Easy Rider
2026-04-28 18:30, 2026-05-12 18:30, 2026-05-26 18:30, 2026-06-09 18:30 | 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.

Social Ride at Meads Quarry
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Big Fun Tuesday
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join us at Meads Quarry for the Big Fun Tuesday celebration as we kick off the season with a Trails and Tacos Night with an AMBC Social Ride and some tasty tacos by TVB.
May 5th from 6-9 pm. Save the date – Big Fun Tuesdays are the first Tuesdays of the month from now through the summer!

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.

POSTPONED - Highlander Rail Trail Preview Ride
2026-05-24 13:00 | TN
POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN IN THE FORECAST – CHECK TN Highlander for news on a new date.
The Echoes group is organizing a ~30 mile group ride along the TN Highlander railbanked corridor on Sunday, May 24th at 1 pm.

This ride will not be on the rail bed, but instead will be adjacent to the corridor on portions of New River Hwy, Straight Fork Rd, and Norma Rd. The ride will be a recreational pace, no-drop ride and expected to be approximately 30 miles (best suitable for gravel bikes, mountain bikes, or e-bikes). Much of Straight Fork Rd is gravel and not suitable for a pure road bike. We will take many opportunities to view the rail corridor and visit some of the notable features. Unfortunately the rail corridor is still the rail ballast and is quite rough for bike traffic. The selected route parallels the corridor and is very close (within feet) for most of its route. Here is a similar route for comparison.

Meet at: Ligias Fork Cabins – 5901 New River Hwy, Briceville TN

Please email Doug Ferguson (hdferguson3@echoesoftnrail.org) if you have any questions or plan to join for the ride.

Some other news about the Highlander Rail Trail:

The rail corridor has been railbanked!!! The agreement between RJ Corman, the Trust for Public Lands, and the National Surface Transportation Board to operate an interim trail was reached at the end of April. This was the first big step towards securing the future of the rail trail.

Our efforts now turn towards fundraising. Our goal is to raise the purchase price of the corridor so that we may officially transfer ownership by early 2027. If you would like to take a larger role in fundraising please contact us at: john.mccracken@echoesoftnrail.org or virginia.bruce@echoesoftnrail.org

Books & Bikes with Kickstand & Friends of Literacy
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Macedonia United Methodist Church, 4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37914, United States
Bring your family to Books & Bikes — it’s exactly what it sounds like! There will be fun activities, along with free books, helmets, and bikes for kids in the community. Thank you to Kickstand Community Bike Shop and Friends of Literacy for putting on this awesome event!
It’s on Saturday, May 30th from 11am to 1pm at Macedonia United Methodist Church (4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914).

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 Tennessee Valley Bikes 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

Social Ride – Saturday afternoon

Co-ed Ride
All are welcome

Joy Ride – Sunday at 10am

Women’s Ride
Beginner – Intermediate
Sign up here

EPIC Ride – Sunday at 9 am

Long ride (~30 miles)
Led by Shawn McCann (Harper’s Bike Shop) and Scott Smith (TN Valley Bikes)

Thank you to BSF Bike Club, TVB, Harper’s Bike Shop, Randy Conner, and everyone else who is making this weekend a success!
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.

WORK PARTY - BIG SOUTH FORK
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Big South Fork – Bandy Creek, Bandy Loop, Oneida, 37841
Come out and join us at Big South Fork for our monthly Work Party on Saturday, June 6 from 9am-12pm! We’ll meet at Bandy Creek Visitors Center at 9am to learn about our work projects from Big South Fork Bike Club. Lunch will be provided at noon by BSF Bike Club, and Creature Comforts will be hooking us up with cold beverages.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Families with kids are welcome. If you haven’t already, please sign AMBC’s 2026 Waiver before the event.
*This Work Party is part of our National Trails Weekend at Big South Fork. Please join us for the weekend for camping, biking, and more fun!
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers!
