Give More, Get More: Our Membership Drive Is Live!

It’s on!! If you’ve ever wanted to start or level up your support for Knoxville’s trails, now is the time. From May 1st through 31st, we’ll be offering special perks, deals, and prize drawings to all of our new and upgrading members — and automatic entry into SORBA’s Membership Drive Giveaway (more chances to win!). Help us get to 600 members by the end of the month! Join or upgrade now!!

All New & Upgrading AMBC Members will get:

*Family Memberships will receive one deal at each location, like Individual Memberships. The primary family member is counted as the “new” or “upgraded” member for giveaway purposes.

*All giveaway items will be sent via email on or before June 15, 2026.

Plus a chance to win even bigger prizes!

New & Upgrading Members will be entered to win prizes based on their membership level (see below). The more you give, the more prizes you’ll be entered to win! All Platinum and higher level memberships (both new and current members) will be entered to win all prizes.

*All prizes will be sent to winners via email on or before June 15, 2026. You must respond within 48 hours to claim your prize.

We couldn’t have this Membership Drive without our local partners. Sending a BIG thank you to Bear Paw Bikes, Charit Creek Lodge, Climbing Roots Bouldering Gym, Cycology Bicycles, River Sports Outfitters, and Sauna House Knoxville.

Ready to become a member or upgrade your membership? Join or upgrade now. Email us at [email protected] with any questions.

See Official Membership Drive giveaway rules here.

Kids & Youth Social MTB Ride

Kids and youth from 2nd grade through high school are invited to join AMBC Trail BlazersAppalachian Youth Cycling, and Little Bellas for a social mountain bike ride on Saturday, May 2nd at 12:30 pm during Outlandish Adventure Festival. Trail Blazers, AYC, and Little Bellas volunteers will lead groups on this fun ride for kids and youth of all skill levels. We’ll be back by 2 pm to watch the Highline Demo over the quarry!

Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry – arrive early and be ready to park and walk (it will be BUSY).

What to bring:

  • Mountain bike or bike with knobby tires (1.75″+) and hand brakes (required!)
  • Helmet
  • Water (and a way to carry it on the ride)
  • Closed-toe shoes (not Crocs)
  • Rain jacket (as needed)

Complete AMBC’s Trail Blazers waiver and sign up here before your child rides.

Learn more about our other Outlandish group rides.

Outlandish Joy Ride

Get on the trails with other ladies at AMBC’s Joy Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival and celebrate International Women’s MTB Day! Joy Ride creates a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for women and non-binary riders. We’ll split into groups based on experience and make sure everyone has a great time on the trails! Rides will be tailored for Beginner and Beginner Plus riders.

Meet at the Joy Ride tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!

What to bring:

  • Mountain bike
  • Helmet
  • Water

Complete AMBC’s 2026 waiver and sign up before you ride.

Outlandish Social Ride

Join AMBC’s Social Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival for a fun, co-ed group mountain bike ride at Meads Quarry at 9 am on Saturday, May 2nd! Social Ride is a great way to connect with other mountain bikers and get comfortable on the trails. The ride will be around 1-1.5 hours so you can get back to watch the Whip Off at 11! Everyone is welcome, and no one gets left behind!

Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!

What to bring:

  • Mountain bike
  • Helmet
  • Water

Complete AMBC’s 2026 waiver and sign up before you ride. Learn more about our Outlandish groups rides here.

Bikes & Beta with Climbing Roots

Join Climbing Roots on Wednesday, March 11 at 6pm for an all-levels mountain bike ride on green and blue trails at Baker Creek followed by a post-ride climb! Bring a bike & helmet. All riders get a half-priced day pass for climbing.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Bikes & Beta with Climbing Roots