Social Ride - Meads!
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-01 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 co-ed group ride at Meads Quarry!
As part of BIG FUN TUESDAYS at Ijams, there will be music and food trucks rotating throughout the season.
Meet at 5:30 and ride at 6!
Please note, we will not ride if it is raining or if the trails are wet—check the trail conditions here!

Outlandish Adventure Festival
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out to celebrate Knoxville’s outdoors – from trails to rocks to rivers. We’ll bring the spectacle, the tunes, and the adventure. You bring yourselves and get ready to get outlandish in Knoxville’s outdoors. This festival aims to bring people outside, promoting health and adventure for all.
https://www.outlandishaf.org/

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Southside Garage, 1014 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
Get the latest updates from AMBC at our monthly meeting at our new location – Southside Garage!!!
Our friends from South Coast Pizza will have pizza by the slice available. Come early to enjoy some beverages, doors open at 6:30 and we’ll get down to business at 7.
Have something to add? Get it to info@ambcknox.org
Please see the image below for Public Parking, Please be respectful of our neighbors and neighborhoods and park in public lots – when in doubt – RIDE YOUR BIKE, or park at Suttree Landing Park.

Joy Ride - Hastie - Intermediate
2025-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | William Hastie Natural Area, Margaret Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

Social Ride - Baker!
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a low-pressure, high-fun co-ed group ride from Baker Creek!
Meet at 5:30 and ride at 6!
Please note, we will not ride if it is raining or if the trails are wet—check the trail conditions here!

Volunteer Sawyer Chainsaw Training - Spring
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Tennessee
Come join us for our bi-annual chainsaw class! We’ll be training some of our super-volunteers to help us keep the trails clean & clear. No certifications will be provided, but we’ll be teaching the skills and techniques necessary to let our members use a chainsaw in Knoxville city/county parks. Lunch will be provided. Contact us at trails@ambcknox.org for more info.

THE BEST Water Stop
2025-04-06 07:30 - 12:30 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
For the 58th straight year, AMBC will be serving water at the BEST water and aid station the Knoxville Marathon has got! Water – Music – FUN!
Join in the fun and support this race from the comfort of Trailhead Beer Market. Joe will open the bar a bit early, we’ll have coffee and snacks, the food truck will also be there for additional sustenance.

Work Party - Sharps Ridge
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
Come out to Sharps Ridge and join us for our monthly work party, it’s a great way to catch up with the community while improving our awesome trails! Lunch will be provided by Fountain City Pedaler, and we’ll have drinks and beers on ice for afterwards.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.

AMBC Joy Ride Tie-Dye Party!!!
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
COME DYE WITH US!! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders. If you purchased a “More Women on Bikes” canvas tote bag OR a white “Joy Ride” bandana at Fall Fest, join us to add some color to your life!
We will have a limited quantity of both items for sale at the event or online if you didn’t have a chance to purchase.

Want to order ahead of time???

Joy Ride Shop:Bandanas: $10.00Canvas Bags: $25.00

Sign Up HERE

Joy Ride - Baker Creek - Beginner
2025-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
BONUS: Evolve Yoga will be leading us in a post-biking stretch after the ride!
REGISTER HERE: https://buytickets.at/ambcjoyride/1553648
Calling all BEGINNER mountain bikers! Joy Ride wants to see you at Baker Creek!!! 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 by March 5th. 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 beginner skill levels, so come party on single track with us!!
Please bring your helmet, shoes, ride snacks, water, and a way to carry it on your ride! Bring a spare tube if you have one. PLEASE arrive before 9:30 AM for sign-in! Thank you!
Joy Ride Full Event Schedule
9:00 – 9:30
Sign in
Mix and mingle with the other attendees
9:30 – 10:00
Announcements
Be more Comfortable on Your Bike presentation by Cycology
10:00 – 11:30
Ride and have fun!
11:30 – 12:00
Optional Post Yoga Stretch by Evolve to follow!
Thank your ride leaders, sweeps, and fellow riders for such a fun morning!
Ride leaders 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 and be on the lookout for an email from madelineshelly@gmail.com. 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
New Rider: I’m entirely new to mountain biking, or I’ve attempted a couple of rides but would love to receive a little coaching. You will get on the dirt, get comfortable with your bike, gear, and learn some basic mountain biking skills.
Distance: Under 5 miles
Beginner: I’m relatively new to mtb. I like it and want to learn about how to be comfortable on varied terrain with more technical features.
Distance: 5- 7 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.

Work Party - Haw Ridge
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Haw Ridge, 205 Old Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Come out to Haw Ridge and join us for our monthly work party, it’s a great way to catch up with the community while improving our awesome trails! We’ll have all the tools – bring water, gloves, safety glasses and be prepared with sturdy footwear. Lunch will be provided by TVB at noon, and we’ll have cold beverages on ice to quench our thirsts!

Joy Ride Galentine's - Loyston Point - All Levels
2025-02-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
(Big ride, all levels!)

WORK PARTY - Hastie
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | William Hastie Natural Area, Margaret Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and join us for our monthly work party, this month we’ll be doing some trail maintenance at William Hastie Natural Area! Lunch will be provided by Harpers Bike Shop at noon, and we’ll have drinks and beers on ice.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.

WORK PARTY - Urban Wilderness
2025-01-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Anderson School, 4808 Prospect Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This month, we’ll be tackling some maintenance and rebuilding on some of the Urban Wilderness’s many bridges. Lunch will be provided by TVB at noon, and we’ll have drinks & beers on ice.
We’ll meet up at Anderson School.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.

AMBC Holiday Party!
2024-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern, 409 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Join us at Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern for the AMBC holiday party! We’ll have plenty of fresh AMBC swag for your Christmas shopping pleasure.

WORK PARTY - Forks of the River
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Forks of the River WMA, 3179 McClure Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and join us for our monthly work party, this month we’ll be doing some maintenance projects at Forks of the River. Lunch will be provided by River Sports Outfitters at noon, and we’ll have drinks and beers on ice.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.

Volunteer Sawyer Chainsaw Training - Fall
2024-11-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Tennessee
*Registration is closed for our fall sawyer class.*
Contact us at trails@ambcknox.org for more info on our spring class!

AMBC Joy Ride - Pisgah - Advanced
2024-11-10 | Tennessee

AMBC Joy Ride - FALL FEST!!!
2024-11-02 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

AMBC FALL FESTIVAL - 15th Annual!!!
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

WORK PARTY - Baker Creek Preserve
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Our next work party will be at Baker Creek, and we’ll be working on some improvements to your favorite trails! Lunch at noon will be provided by Bear Paw Bikes, and we’ll have cold beverages on ice.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.
CAN YOU DIG IT?

National Public Lands Day WORK PARTY - Loyston Point
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
For National Public Lands Day, we’re going to knock out some trail projects at Loyston Point! Lunch will be provided by REI at noon, delicious cold beverages will be provided by Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
