Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2023-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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: IC King Beginner Ride!
2023-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 | I.C. King Park via Maryville Pike, 2625 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Calling all BEGINNER mountain bikers! Joy Ride wants to see you at IC King!!! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders age 18 and up.
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 May 20th. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies.
Click here to register.
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!!
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 – 9:45

Announcements
Meet your group leaders

9:45 – 11:30

Ride and have fun!

11:30 – 12:00

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
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.
*Rides are subject to change based on weather and group consensus. Stay tuned for more info & updates.

Work Party - Fort Dickerson
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Fort Dickerson, 3001 Fort Dickerson Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920, 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. 71 South will be providing lunch at noon, and you know we’ll have cold beverages to quench our thirsts!

Big Fun Tuesday @ Meads Quarry!!!
2023-05-02 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! This month features one of Knoxville’s finest: Steph Cabell!

May is National Bike Month, so BFT will feature community partners including Bike Walk Knoxville, Kickstand Community Bike Shop, Legacy Parks Foundation, I Bike KNX and more with giveaways, great information, and some short bike videos that will start closer to dark! If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in the bike community in Knoxville, this is a great event for you!

Tanasi the Foothills Food Truck 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 Facebook event page.

Joy Ride & Blue Sky MTB Take Over Devil's Racetrack
2023-04-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
AMBC Joy Ride & Blue Sky MTB are joining forces to take over Devil’s Racetrack. Join us for a fun afternoon of WOMEN’S ONLY shuttles and a JUMP JAM alongside rad women.
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for intermediate to advanced riders. This takeover is intended to help women feel more comfortable on one of Knoxville’s more advanced trails. Devil’s Racetrack is rated as black diamond. There are no mandatory gaps or drops, but this trail does require an intermediate rider skillset.
Shuttles will be provided by AMBC + Knox Brew Tours from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
If this is your first time down Devil’s Racetrack, Joy Ride will be leading a First Lap Ride at 2:30pm. We will scope out the trail as a group and make sure everyone leaves with a big smile.
When the shuttle shuts down at 5:00pm, test out the Devil’s Step Up with Christsonthy Drellos from Blue Sky MTB. Stick around for a fun jump jam style session after hours where you can progress and show your best moves in a confident controlled atmosphere.
Tennessee Valley Bikes will be providing DEMO BIKES, suspension setup, and snacks to keep the party going.
We need you to bring: Helmet, Shoes, Water
Please note: This is not a structured lesson or planned skills clinic. Blue Sky MTB and Joy Ride Leaders/Sweeps will be there to assist if needed.
This event is free, but please register by April 27th. This helps us ensure we have enough volunteers and supplies. This event is for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders.
Ride Leaders & Ride Sweeps are needed!
We are looking for ride leaders and sweeps to help lead a ride down Devil’s Racetrack 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 caroline.mccarley@gmail.com.

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-26 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!!!

Paint the Mountain with Joy Ride
2023-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Harper’s Bike Shop, 118 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Sunday, April 23rd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Free event for intermediate to advanced female riders.
Ticket sales are limited to 15 participants + 5 volunteers.
Bring a Full Suspension Mountain Bike, Helmet, Shoes, Water, Snacks
We will meet at Harper’s Bike Shop at 8am to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready to shred and to confirm that everyone knows how to get to the trailhead.
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 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 Harper’s Bike Shop at 8am to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready to shred and to confirm that everyone knows how to get to the trailhead. Harper’s Bike Shop will be providing limited carpool options, so sign up early to snag your spot!
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 21st. 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, NC, but Harper’s Bike Shop is offering limited carpool options.
AMBC Joy Ride & Harper’s Bike Shop will not be providing meals at Big Pillow Brewery

Ride 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.

Paint the Mountain with Joy Ride
2023-04-17 00:00 | TN
Sunday, April 23rd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Free event for intermediate to advanced female riders.
We need you to bring: Full Suspension Mountain Bike, Helmet, Shoes, Water, Snacks
Ticket sales are limited to 15 participants + 5 volunteers.
We will meet at Harper’s Bike Shop at 8am to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready to shred and to confirm that everyone knows how to get to the trailhead.
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 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 Harper’s Bike Shop at 8am to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready to shred and to confirm that everyone knows how to get to the trailhead. Harper’s Bike Shop will be providing limited carpool options, so sign up early to snag your spot!
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 21st. 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, NC, but Harper’s Bike Shop is offering limited carpool options.
AMBC Joy Ride & Harper’s Bike Shop will not be providing meals at Big Pillow Brewery

Ride 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.

Work Party - Helix Lane
2023-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | 654 Helix Ln, 654 Helix Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37922, 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. Bear Paw Bikes will provide lunch at noon, and Crafty Bastard Brewery will provide the cold beverages to quench our thirsts!

Knoxville Marathon Waterstop - THE BEST!!
2023-04-02 08:00 - 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! 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 a bunch of years in a row)!!!

TRAIL FUND GET DOWN!
2023-03-19 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
Join us for a fundraiser to directly benefit AMBC’s Trail Fund. Audi Knoxville presents this epic bash to send winter packing and welcome spring. On March 19th board the Star of Knoxville (Boarding at starts at 1:30) for a scenic cruise on the TN River with some good tunes and fellowship. After this 2hr float join us at Knoxville Adventure Collective for some black pot gumbo 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, DropInn, Trailhead Beer Market, Albright Grove, Fly By Night, PhysioLab, and Rachel Ray Honeycutt of First Neighbors Realty
Tickets can be purchased online and picked up at Knoxville Adventure Collective, Trailhead Beer Market or Albright Grove Brewery.

Banff Mountain Film Fest to support AMBC
2023-03-13 18:00 - 21:30 | TN
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival.Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2023/2024 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.From approximately 400 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.
List of films to be screened:
Monday, March 13, 2023JUNIPER PROGRAM FILMS:AltaReel Rock: Bridge BoysContinuumBefore They FallA Baffin VacationWood HoodDoo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition FilmNorth Shore Betty

AMBC Joyride Winter Progression Session
2023-03-11 09:30 - 12:00 | TN
Ladies – Check out the next AMBC Joy Ride series!
Join us at Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Park in the heart of North Knoxville for the First Annual Winter Progression Sessions!!! Hosted by AMBC Joy Ride.
Grab a friend or make some new ones at this free event for female riders of all abilities. This event is free, but please pre-register.
We are here to help ladies feel comfortable in the woods. No one gets left behind, and everyone leaves with a big smile. We ensure every rider is comfortable with the group’s pace and that no section of trail is beyond the group’s ability level. E-bikes are welcome.
Tennessee Valley Bicycles will be on-site for the first session for pre-ride bike checks and has also donated some swag for us to give away! Stay tuned for some winter riding tips!

Jan 21 – Green trails: Lincoln & Independence
Jan 28 – Green & Blue trails: Lincoln & Firebreak
Feb 18 – Blue trails: Firebreak & Sharp Shin
Mar 11 – Blue & Black trails: Sharp Shin & Knightfall

Work Party - Haw Ridge
2023-03-04 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 thanks to Lipman Brothers!

Galentine’s Day Joy Ride
2023-02-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Loyston Point, 146-160 Lakeshore Dr, Andersonville, TN 37705, Andersonville, TN, 37705, United States
Rain delay :-/
Like Leslie Knope famously once said, “February 14, Valentine’s Day, is about romance. Galetine’s day is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful and it should be a national holiday.” Join us on Sunday, February 19 at noon at Loyston to celebrate lady friends and our one true love… bikes. 💕
Full event details & registration at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loyston-galentines-ride-tickets-479218103247

Winter Progression Session
2023-02-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-01-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-01-21 09:30 - 12:00 | TN

MEGA Work Party - Concord
2023-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Concord Park, 10960 Concord Park Dr, Knoxville, 37922
This one is gonna be MEGA! 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. Harpers Bike Shop will be providing lunch at noon, and you know we’ll have cold beverages from Lipman Brothers to quench our thirsts!

Work Party - IC King
2023-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | I.C. King Park via Maryville Pike, 2625 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, 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 served up by Cycology at noon, and you know we’ll have cold beverages provided by Lipman Brothers to quench our thirsts!

AMBC Holiday Soiree @ Suttrees
2022-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern, 409 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Tis the season – Join us for an evening downtown, we’ll take over Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern for good fun, pop-a-shot, skee ball, pinball, last-minute AMBC Merchandise shopping, and pints with friends!
