Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Southside Garage, 1014 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
Get the latest updates and local outdoor news and connect with the community at AMBC’s monthly meeting at Southside Garage!!!
Come early to enjoy some beverages or food from their food truck. Members should use their member benefit of $1 off draft beers at Southside Garage! 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 be respectful of our neighbors and neighborhoods and park in public lots. When in doubt – RIDE YOUR BIKE, or park at Suttree Landing Park.

Banff Mountain Film Festival - AMBC Night
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Enjoy the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Knoxville while supporting AMBC — a portion of the Tuesday night ticket sales benefits AMBC! Get your tickets here.
Embark on an extraordinary cinematic adventure at the Bijou Theatre this March as the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns for two nights! Renowned as the world’s largest and most prestigious mountain festival, Banff showcases the very best in adventure, exploration, and environmental storytelling.
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome back the Banff Road Warrior from Canada — a beloved feature of the Bijou screenings.
The 2025/2026 World Tour will feature a selection of award-winning films chosen from over 400 submissions to the annual festival. These films are an exhilarating journey through the captivating beauty of uncharted landscapes, the richness of remote cultures, and the heart-pounding excitement of action sports.
Each evening will feature a different lineup of films, transporting you to the far corners of the globe and celebrating the boundless spirit of adventure. Exact films will be announced soon — stay tuned for updates.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Bijou Theatre; where the spirit of adventure comes to life on the big screen! Doors open at 6, and the show starts at 7.

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-03-28 12:30 - 15:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Experience the thrill of being in nature with Catalyst Sports‘ Adaptive Mountain Bike Program! Check out the next event below and register to ride or volunteer. If you would like reserve an adaptive mountain bike, select your preferred bike when you register. Registration opens 2 weeks before each ride.
Time: March 28, 2026 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm.
Location: Baker Creek Preserve, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (Meet on the right side of the building complex & parking lot)
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
(4th Saturday of each month, plus a few events)

March 28 (Afternoon Ride)
May 1st & 2nd – Outlandish Fest
May 23 (Morning Ride)
June 27 (Morning Ride)
July 25th (Morning Ride)
August 22 (Morning Ride)
September 26 (Morning Ride)
October 17th (Morning Ride)
November 6th, 7th, 8th – AMBC Fall Fest
December 12 – Tour De Lights

Visit CatalystSports.org/Knoxville for more details and registration. Volunteers needed for all rides!

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 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 and 1 more date
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)

BINGO Night Benefitting AMBC at Sweet P's BBQ
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Sweet P’s Uptown Corner, 3029 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37918, United States
Join us for dinner and BINGO at Sweet P’s BBQ on Wednesday, April 1st from 6:30-8:30 pm. BINGO cards directly support AMBC and will be sold at the door for $10 each, or 3 for $25. Kids cards are $5 each. We’ll play 4-5 games with the opportunity to win a prize every game. Come out and support!

WORK PARTY - NORRIS
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Marine Railway Trailhead, 360 Whitaker Hollow Rd, Rocky Top, Tennessee, 37769, United States
Come out and join us at Norris for our monthly Work Party on Saturday, April 4 from 9am-12pm! Lunch will be provided at noon by Harpers Bike Shop, 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!

Social Ride at Meads Quarry
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30, 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.

Knoxville Marathon - AMBC x Trailhead Water Stop
2026-04-12 08:30 - 14:00 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
READY, SET, GO! It’s time again for the Knoxville Marathon – the premier Knoxville Track & Field Club event – and we need your help. Those crazy runners will take to the streets and they are going to be thirsty!

Our awesome friends at Trailhead Beer Market (beer for volunteers!) are hosting again this year and we are going to BRING IT! Ride your bike! Bring your cheer!

We have a title to defend – best water stop per marathon participants many years in a row! Thanks for your help!

KKB's South Knoxville Community Cleanup
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Chapman Square, 4409 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join Keep Knoxville Beautiful at the South Knoxville Community Cleanup (SKCC) 2026. On Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 12pm, dozens of volunteers will be picking up litter throughout South Knoxville.
At the SKCC 2025, 310 volunteers picked up over 7,800 lbs of litter in just 3 hours! This event is a great way to participate in a larger effort to keep Knoxville clean, green, and beautiful!
Meet at Chapman Square at 4409 Chapman Hwy. We will be removing litter from South Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in South Knoxville – as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. There are four options for cleanup:

Sign up as a group with 5+ people to be assigned or to request an area for South Knox cleanup

Litter Cleanup at Chapman Square

Creek Cleanup at Goose Creek at Mary Vestal Park

Invasive Removal with Ijams at Community Unity Park in Montgomery Village

Be sure to sign up before Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.

Social Ride at Baker Creek
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 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!

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.

Joy Ride - William Hastie
2026-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | William Hastie Natural Area, Margaret Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Sunday, April 26th 9:00am – 12:00pm at William Hastie
Beginner Plus & Intermediate
AMBC Joy Ride wants to invite YOU to tackle Hastie with us. Join us for a FUN day on technical terrain, conquering roots, rocks and AWESOME trails in William Hastie Natural Area.
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for female, female-identifying and non-binary riders 18 years and older. This ride is intended to help women feel more comfortable on beginner plus and intermediate-level terrain in the Urban Wilderness. No one gets left behind, and everyone leaves with a big smile.
William Hastie Natural Area has some of the most unique trails in South Knoxville, and we want to show them to you. We will have rides for Beginner Plus and Intermediate. There are no mandatory gaps or drops, but this area does require comfortability with rocks, roots, bridges, and techy descents.
This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, April 23rd. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies.
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!
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Joy Ride Event Schedule
9:00 – 9:15 Sign In & Mingle
9:15 – 9:30 Announcements & Meet Your Ride Leaders
9:30 – 12:00 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 in Hastie in a fun and safe manner. If you have ridden in Hastie 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
Intermediate: I am a confident rider and can ride my bike on technical terrain. I’m fine with roots and rocks, comfortable on blue trails and ready for new challenge. Distance: 10 – 15 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.

Outlandish Adventure Festival
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02
Save the date for the Outlandish Adventure Festival May 1-2. More details coming soon!

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.

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Experience the thrill of being in nature with Catalyst Sports‘ Adaptive Mountain Bike Program! Check out the next event below and register to ride or volunteer. If you would like reserve an adaptive mountain bike, select your preferred bike when you register. Registration opens 2 weeks before each ride.
Time: May 23, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Location: Baker Creek Preserve, 3726 Sevier Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (Meet on the right side of the building complex & parking lot)
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
(4th Saturday of each month, plus special events)

May 23 (Morning Ride)
June 27 (Morning Ride)
July 25th (Morning Ride)
August 22 (Morning Ride)
September 26 (Morning Ride)
October 17th (Morning Ride)
November 6th, 7th, 8th – AMBC Fall Fest
December 12 – Tour De Lights

Visit CatalystSports.org/Knoxville for more details and registration. Volunteers needed for all rides!

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 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

Rides are TBD.
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. Lunch will be provided at noon by Tennessee Valley Bicycles (TVB), 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!
