TVB's Easy Rider
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, 2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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).

Social Ride at Meads Quarry
2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-06 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.

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
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)

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!

Social Ride at Baker Creek
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-15 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!

Social Ride at Forks of the River
2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Forks of the River WMA, 3179 McClure Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
We’re changing it up for our July Social Ride — Join us for a fun, low-pressure group ride at Forks of the River in hopes of seeing the beautiful sunflowers blooming! 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 the Forks of the River parking lot (3179 McClure Ln), 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.
We’d love to see you on the trails!

Veterans Ride at Baker Creek with Dirt Ops Chattanooga
2026-07-12 10:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Veterans are invited to join the Dirt Ops Chattanooga at Baker Creek Preserve on Sunday, July 12 for their No Drop July Group Ride. They plan to arrive at Baker Creek around 10 am, but message them on Facebook to get connected for final details!

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!

Joy Ride at Concord
2026-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Concord Park – Ball Field Lot across from The Cove, 11807 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, 37922, United States
Join AMBC’s Joy Ride for a morning at Concord Park with ride options for New Rider through Intermediate! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders. If you are new to mountain biking, looking to feel more comfortable on dirt, or just want to try out new trails with a fun group, this ride is for you!
This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver here by Thursday, August 13th.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 9:00 AM for sign-in!
Meet at 11805 S Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN 37922, which is the parking lot for Baseball Field 3 and across the street from The Cove at Concord.

Social Ride - Cancelled
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Social Ride is CANCELLED for this week due to the rain and wet trails. See you next time!

Two Bikes Honky Tonk Soirée
2026-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Get together with cycling enthusiasts to support Two Bikes Honky Tonk Soirée. All proceeds benefit The Bike School, which is a Two Bikes program specifically designed to empower and equip young individuals with valuable skills in sales, e-commerce, and basic bicycle mechanics.
Come on out to the Mill & Mine on August 19th for an unforgettable evening of live music, cold drinks, great food and even better company. So much fun you’re gonna say “Yee-Haw!” Learn more and purchase tickets here.

WORK PARTY (Dig, Eat, Ride) with The Drop Inn - MARIE MYERS
2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00 | The Drop Inn, 4507 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and join us at Marie Myers for our monthly Work Party on Saturday, September 5th from 9am-12pm! We’ll meet up at The Drop Inn, and we’ll be doing some maintenance on the Year Round Get Down trails. Lunch will be provided by The Drop Inn, and Creature Comforts will be hooking us up with cold beverages.
After lunch, you’ll have the option to join us for a ride on the new trails — so bring your bikes + helmets!!
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.
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers!
Work Parties are the best opportunity for AMBC friends and trail users of all kinds to volunteer on the trails. We hold regular Work Parties on the first Saturday morning of most months. Join us anytime!
9 am: Work Party at Marie MyersVolunteer with us on the trails at Marie Myers! 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.

12 pm: Lunch at The Drop InnBYO chair and enjoy lunch and Creature Comforts drinks at The Drop Inn after the Work Party and before our ride. BYO chair for lunch if you’d like.

1 pm: Ride the TrailsLet’s break in those new trails! Join us for a fun, casual group ride at Marie Myers checking out updated trails at The Drop Inn. We’ll ride about 5-7 miles, and anyone can join.

Red Bird Crest 40K/80K in Manchester, KY
2026-09-19 | Peabody Trailhead, Manchester, Kentucky
The Red Bird Crest 80K and 40k will feature an epic course with lots of rocky features, single track, climbs, and amazing descents. This course will challenge your physical fitness and your bike handling. Learn more and register here. The AMBC community has been offered a special discount code of 10% off – use discount code 10speed.

WORK PARTY - LOYSTON POINT
2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
Come out and join us at Loyston Point for our monthly Work Party on Saturday, September 26th from 9am-12pm! Lunch will be provided at noon, 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.
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers!
Work Parties are the best opportunity for AMBC friends and trail users of all kinds to volunteer on the trails. We hold regular Work Parties on the first Saturday morning of most months. Join us anytime — no sign up necessary!

WORK PARTY - BAKER CREEK
2026-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and help us get the trails ready for Fall Fest at Baker Creek for our monthly Work Party on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am-12pm! Lunch will be provided by Bear Paw Bikes at noon, and Creature Comforts will be hooking us up with cold beverages.
Trees Knoxville will be joining us to help lead invasive removal and other work. 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.
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers!
Work Parties are the best opportunity for AMBC friends and trail users of all kinds to volunteer on the trails. We hold regular Work Parties on the first Saturday morning of most months. Join us anytime — no sign up necessary!

Urban Wilderness 50K & 10K Trail Race
2026-10-10 07:30 - 18:00 | Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, 4399-4339 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
The Urban Wilderness 50k and 10k is a brand new trail race that will take place on October 10, 2026.
The 50k race will start at 7:30 am that morning, while the 10k begins a little later at 9 am. The 50k course is a true tour of the Urban Wilderness; a counterclockwise loop starting at the UW Gateway park that takes runners through 7 different parks and other natural areas. With roughly 3,400 ft of gain and well maintained trails, it’s sure to be a fast one. It has a 10 hour cutoff time and 5 aid stations to support runners along the way.
The 10k has the same starting line, and features a tough figure 8 loop that takes runners to the top of View Park for views of the Chilhowee Mountain and the Smokies in the distance. It has 1 aid station along the way, and is sure to be a blast.
The 50k costs $86.50 while the 10k costs $40, and the signups can be found at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=139047. You can also find info and contact the Race Director at UW50K.com.
