Social Ride at Baker Creek
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
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, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Tennessee
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)

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.

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run
2026-04-25 08:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
The 8th Annual Veterans’ Ridge Run is presented by Veteran Heritage Site Foundation & Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1078. It’s an event for JROTC to compete for the Ridge Cup and for runners to be aware of the city’s Veterans Park. Many runners come to support the Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park and Veterans Heritage Site Foundation. The Run will be on the Trails on Sharp’s Ridge.
Rucksack runners will carry a rucksack with 10 pounds of food to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide daily due to carrying the burdens of PTSD. Also the 10K Ruck is to bring awareness to homelessness in veterans and Mayor Glenn Jacobs new Hero Hill, a new tiny home for Knox County homeless veterans. The food will be donated to Second Harvest.
JROTC will compete for the Ridge Cup for the High School Jr ROTC and the JROTC teams which will be sponsored so there is no cost to the students. R2Factor is also working with the JROTC teams.
Sign up for one of the following: 5K; 10K; Fun Walk/Run; Supporter here.
Check in and on site registration starts at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center (535 Chickamauga Ave)
For More Information Contact: Marilyn Childress, (678) 920-1989, President@VeteransHeritageSite.org
2026 handout Ridge Run April 25 flyer Mayors

CVTA's Poker Run
2026-04-25 08:30 | Clinch River Brewing, 2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Join Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (CVTA) for a fun mountain bike event for most skill levels with 17 mile and 25 mile options — the Poker Run! The route starts and ends at Clinch River Brewing (2045 Norris Freeway) and includes dirt, gravel, and asphalt trails in Norris Dam State Park and Norris Watershed.
From April 3rd-23rd, the registration fee is $40. Optional box lunch for $20. Learn more and register here!
25 Mile Option

Check in at 8:30 am
Start at 9 am

17 Mile Option

Check in at 9:30 am
Start at 10 am

*Severe weather date is May 10th.

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.

AMBC Meeting at Southside Garage
2026-04-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

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

Social Ride at Meads Quarry
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 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.

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!

Joy Ride - Big South Fork
2026-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Big South Fork – Bandy Creek, Bandy Loop, Oneida, 37841
Sunday, June 7th 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Big South Fork
Beginner through Intermediate
NOTE: Big South Fork straddles two time zones. We will operate this event on EST!
Join us at Big South Fork EPIC WEEKEND to celebrate National Trails Day with an EPIC JOY RIDE! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders of all abilities 18 years and older.
This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, June 4th. 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 skill levels, so come party on single track with us!!
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 10:00 AM for sign-in!
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Joy Ride Full Event Schedule
10:00 – 10:15

Sign in – This event will meet at the Bandy Creek Visitor’s Center parking lot (151 Stable Rd. Oneida, TN 37841).
Mix and mingle with the other attendees

10:15 – 10:30

Announcements
Meet your group leaders

10:30 – 1:30

Ride and have fun!

1:30

Thank your ride leaders, sweeps, and fellow riders for such a fun day!

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Ride Leaders & Ride Sweeps 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. 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
Beginner: I’m relatively new to mountain biking. 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
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.
*Rides are subject to change based on weather and group consensus. Stay tuned for more info & updates.

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-06-27 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: June 27, 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)

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!

Catalyst Sports - Adaptive MTB Ride
2026-07-25 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: July 25, 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)

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!
