AMBC Holiday Party!
2024-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2024-12-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-23 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.

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.

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.

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 - 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 - 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.

Social Ride - Baker!
2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-17 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!

Social Ride - Meads!
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-01 17:30 - 19:30 | 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!

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

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.

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.

Volunteer Sawyer Chainsaw Training - Spring
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 | TN
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.

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

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/

Joy Ride Progression Series - Lost Chromosome
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Forks of the River WMA – Burnett Creek, 5907 Burnett Creek Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join AMBC Joy Ride for the South Loop Summer Session Series!!
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for female, female-identifying and non-binary riders. This is a way-finding series to get you comfortable navigating the Urban Wilderness on your own. Some trail is technical, but all sessions are under 7 miles and the pace is casual. Our rides are pressure-free and worry-free. 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.
This week we’re conquering Lost Chromosome. We will ride from the Burnett Creek, Forks of the River parking lot to Anderson School and back. The total distance is around 3 miles.
This event is free, but please register by May 21st. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies.
Our session series are smaller group rides intended for learning. Each South Loop Summer Session Ride will be limited to 8 riders and will take place the second to last Thursday from May – August (rain date last Thursday of each month). Please let the event host know if you are unable to attend after registering, so another Joy Rider can take your place. We will have a waitlist available and will reach out if there is room due to a cancellation. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Claudia at 708-949-0741.
In the event of rain or wet trails, the rain date will be Thursday, May 29th at 6:00pm. We will communicate via email the night before if we need to reschedule to the rain date.
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 by 6:00pm for sign-in. The ride leaves promptly at 6:15pm.
Joy Ride Event Schedule
6:00 Meet & Sign in
6:00 – 6:15 Announcements
6:15 – 8:30 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. If you have ridden the South Loop 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
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.

National Trails Weekend - Big South Fork!
2025-06-06 14:00 - 2025-06-08 23:59 | 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 (6/6-6/9)
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 7th)
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

6/7 From 2-4:30
AMBC Social Ride has organized 3 rides for all skill levels.
6/8 From 10-2
AMBC Joy Ride will lead a women’s only ride that explores parts of the IMBA Epic route. Please register for the ride.
6/8 From 9 – Later
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. We’ll be stopping for refreshments at our favorite backcountry lodge – Charit Creek Lodge

Joy Ride Progression Series - Hastie
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Anderson School, 4808 Prospect Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join AMBC Joy Ride for the South Loop Summer Session Series!!
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for female, female-identifying and non-binary riders. This is a way-finding series to get you comfortable navigating the Urban Wilderness on your own. Some trail is technical, but all sessions are under 7 miles and the pace is casual. Our rides are pressure-free and worry-free. 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.
This week we’re conquering Sidney Belle and Shadow Run. We will ride from the Anderson School parking lot and back. The total distance is around 3 miles.
This event is free, but please register!
Our session series are smaller group rides intended for learning. Each South Loop Summer Session Ride will be limited to 8 riders and will take place the second to last Thursday from May – August (rain date last Thursday of each month). Please let the event host know if you are unable to attend after registering, so another Joy Rider can take your place. We will have a waitlist available and will reach out if there is room due to a cancellation. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Claudia at 708-949-0741.
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 by 6:00pm for sign-in. The ride leaves promptly at 6:15pm.
Joy Ride Event Schedule
6:00 Meet & Sign in
6:00 – 6:15 Announcements
6:15 – 8:30 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. If you have ridden the South Loop 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
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.

Joy Ride - Wildside - Intermediate
2025-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 | TN
