Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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.

Big Fun Tuesday Novice Group Ride!!!
2023-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
WHAT!$%!?? A Big Fun Tuesday Group Ride?? YOU BET. Join us for a Novice 6-mile NO-DROP (Seriously) Ride. We’ll gather at 6 for sign-in and then roll from Meads Quarry at 6:30. The 6-mile loop will take us a little over an hour to complete, and we’ll have ride leaders up front and sweeps in the back. Be prepared with a mountain bike that’s been tuned up, pumped up, and ready to roll. Might as well bring some water and snacks, but be prepared to hang out afterward. Ijams will have a food truck and their beer garden open. No registration, but the link to the ride plan is here on Trailforks with a preview below.

Big Fun Tuesday @ Meads Quarry!!!
2023-09-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Ijams and Appalachian Mountain Bike Club invite you to another year of Big Fun Tuesdays (BFT) at Mead’s Quarry! These events happen every first Tuesday from May-October. BFT is a night to hang with your friends, hit the trails on your mountain bike or on foot, rent a paddleboard or kayak from River Sports Outfitters, or simply enjoy great local music!
There will be food truck on site and the Ijams beer garden will be open for food/drink needs. This is a FREE event for all ages. Grab your friends and family, and come to the quarry for fresh air and fun!

No registration required.

NOTE: Big Fun Tuesdays are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to rain. Plans will be announced on this page and on the Ijams Facebook event page.

National Public Lands Day WORK PARTY!
2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
Join us at Loyston – The plan is to knock out some trail projects with our RAD community!!! Lunch will be served by REI at noon.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.
CAN YOU DIG IT?

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-27 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.
Cheers!!!

Big Fun Tuesday Social Ride!!!
2023-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Meads Quarry, 3526 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
WHAT!$%!?? A Big Fun Tuesday Group Ride?? YOU BET. Join us for a Social 6-mile NO-DROP (Seriously) Ride. We’ll gather at 5:30 for sign-in and then roll from Meads Quarry at 6. The 6-mile loop will take us a little over an hour to complete, and we’ll have ride leaders up front and sweeps in the back. Be prepared with a mountain bike that’s been tuned up, pumped up, and ready to roll. Might as well bring some water and snacks, but be prepared to hang out afterward. Ijams will have a food truck and their beer garden open. No registration is required – Want to get prepared? Check out the route!

Work Party - Baker Creek Preserve
2023-10-14 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 Bearpaw Bikes, and we’ll have cold beverages from Crafty Bastard Brewery.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.
CAN YOU DIG IT?

14th Annual AMBC FALL FESTIVAL!!!
2023-11-03 17:30 - 2023-11-05 14:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
We’ll see you at Baker Creek for the best weekend of the year!
Details! on our Festival Site!!!
To Sponsor:
To be a vendor:
To donate to the silent auction:

AMBC Holiday Soiree
2023-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Crafty Baker Creek, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd Unit #202, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
December 10th 6-10pm
Gather with your mountain biking family at the NEW Crafty Brewery at Baker Creek for a HOLLY JOLLY good time! We’ll have snacks, games and good cheer! Food and drink will be available from both Crafty and 71 South!
HO HO HO!
There is NO December monthly meeting.

Work Party - IC King
2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Dara’s Garden, 2637 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920
UPDATE: location shifted to Dara’s Garden parking lot. It’s directly next to the trailhead on Maryville Pike, and we’ll be in the back parking lot. Look for the AMBC flags/signs at the entrance.
Come out 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 Knoxville Adventure Collective at noon, and you know we’ll bring the cold beverages!

Work Party - Sharps Ridge
2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
UPDATE: We’ll have shuttles running after the work party from 1-4pm thanks to Knox Brew Tours and Knoxville Outdoor Tours. Bring your bike!
Come out 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 at noon will be provided by Bear Paw Bikes and we’ll have drinks and beers on ice. We’ll meet at the end of the road near the entrance to Knight Fall.
As usual, AMBC will provide the tools, just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water.
CAN YOU DIG IT?

AMBC Joy Ride - Galentines
2024-02-11 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
Loyston – Register HERE

AMBC Joy Ride - Baker Creek - Beginners
2024-02-14 08:00 - 17:00

Ijams Weed Wrangle - I.C. King!
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | I.C. King Park via Maryville Pike, 2625 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and help Ijams Nature Center keep our pollinators pollinating. From Ijams:
I.C. King is a Knox County Park with miles of trail available thanks to the hard work of AMBC! The BLOOM subcommittee of Knox County Parks and Recreation has identified this site as a potential for native pollinators! This Weed Wrangle will be a step in that direction! Please register at:
SIGN UP HERE!!!
Each year since 2020, Ijams has coordinated Weed Wrangle Knoxville, a local eﬀort that is part of a nationwide event to build awareness of the threat non-native invasive plants pose to our ecosystem. In addition to building awareness, this event is about putting boots on the ground and tackling this problem throughout our community. Weed Wrangle Knoxville rescues public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. Volunteers are needed.

Work Party - Haw Ridge
2024-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Haw Ridge, 205 Old Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Come out 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 Cedar Bluff Cycles at noon, and we’ll have cold beverages to quench our thirsts!

2nd Annual Trail Fund Get Down
2024-03-17 14:00 - 16:00
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!
Join us for our 2nd Annual fundraiser to directly benefit AMBC’s TrailFund. Audi Knoxville presents this epic bash to send winter packing and welcome spring. On March 17th board the Star of Knoxville (Boarding at starts at 1:30) for a scenic cruise on the TN River with some good tunes from Empire Strikes Brass and fellowship. After this 2hr float join us at Knoxville Adventure Collective for some more good times and tasty refreshments provided by Albright Grove Brewery. Sure to be a great way to support AMBC and the trails we all love.
Additional thanks to the following for their support: 71South, TVB, Harpers Bike Shop, Albright Grove, Fly By Night, PhysioLab, Rachel Ray Honeycutt and Peak IV Hydration.
Tickets can be picked up at Knoxville Adventure Collective, TVB or Albright Grove Brewery.

Work Party - Norris
2024-04-06 09:00 - 12:00
Come out 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 Norris Area Trail System (NATS) at noon, and we’ll have cold beverages to quench our thirsts!
Meet up location: 1993 Norris Freeway, Norris TN 37828 (horse trailer parking area).

THE BEST Water Stop
2024-04-07 07:30 - 12:30 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
For the 54th year, AMBC will be serving water at the BEST water and aid station the Knoxville Marathon has! 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.

AMBC Joy Ride - Paint Creek - Advanced
2024-04-28 08:00 - 17:00
Sign up here: https://buytickets.at/ambcjoyride/1191641

AMBC Joy Ride wants to invite YOU to Paint Mountain. Join us for a FUN day in the backcountry on your mountain bike!
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for intermediate to advanced female riders. This ride is intended to help women feel more comfortable on one of the best backcountry mountain bike routes in the region. No one gets left behind, and everyone leaves with a big smile. Paint Mountain is rated as a black diamond route. There are no mandatory gaps or drops, but this trail does require an intermediate to advanced rider skillset and comfortability with steep, technical terrain.
Paint Mountain is a BIG day on the bike. It’s got huge climbs and huge (RAD) descents! The ride will be 20 miles total with 3500ft of elevation. Get ready to earn your turns! Joy Ride leaders and sweeps will be there to assist you along the way.
We will meet at Baker Creek at 8am to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready to shred and to confirm that everyone knows how to get to the trailhead. If you’d prefer to go directly to the trailhead, let us know!
From there we will head to Hot Springs, NC for an awesome day on single track! And for those that want to stick around for an aprés ride celebration, we will wind our way down to Big Pillow Brewery for tacos.
We need you to bring: Full Suspension Mountain Bike, Helmet, Shoes, Water, Snacks
This event is free, but please register by April 25th. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies. This event is for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Ticket sales are limited to 15 participants + 5 volunteers.Please note: Hot Springs, NC is one hour and thirty minutes away from Knoxville.AMBC Joy Ride will not be providing rides to Hot Springs, NCAMBC Joy Ride will not be providing meals at Big Pillow BreweryRide Leaders & Ride Sweeps are needed!
We are looking for ride leaders and sweeps to help with the ride on Paint Mountain in a fun and safe manner. There is a prerequisite of having ridden at Paint before and being comfortable with the climbs and descents, so that you can help with line choice, speed, etc. If you feel confident in this, please select “volunteer” in the ticket option below and be on the lookout for an email from caroline.mccarley@gmail.com.
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.
TRAIL HEAD LOCATIONPaint Mountain, Lower Paint Creek Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743
