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Joy Ride – William Hastie

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.

Joy Ride – Baker Creek Preserve

Sunday, March 8th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Baker Creek Preserve PLUS post-ride yoga at Climbing Roots!
New Rider through Beginner Plus

Calling all BEGINNER mountain bikers – Joy Ride wants to see you at Baker Creek!! Grab a friend or make some new ones at this event for female, female-identifying, and non-binary riders 18 years and older.

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! Plus, after riding we will be sticking around for our own post-ride yoga over at Climbing Roots!

This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, March 5th. 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 beginner 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 1:00 PM for sign-in! 

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Joy Ride Full Event Schedule

1:00 – 1:15 PM

  • Sign in
  • Mix and mingle with the other attendees

1:15 – 1:30 PM

  • Announcements
  • Meet your ride leaders

1:30 – 3:00 PM

Ride and have fun!

3:00 PM

Join us after the ride for yoga at Climbing Roots!

4:00 PM

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

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. 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.

Joy Ride – Galentine’s Day at Loyston Point

Joy Ride Galentine's Day Ride 2026

Sunday, February 15th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Loyston Point
Beginner through Advanced

To quote Leslie Knope, “February 14, Valentine’s Day, is about romance. Galentine’s Day is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful and it should be a national holiday.” Join AMBC Joy Ride at Loyston Point to celebrate Galentine’s 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 and older.

This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, February 12th. 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 Loyston Point Mountain Bike Trailhead.
  • Mix and mingle with the other attendees

10:15 – 10:30

  • Announcements
  • Meet your group leaders

10:30 – 1:00

  • Ride and have fun!

1:00

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

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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. 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 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

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 challenges. Distance: 10 – 15 miles

Advanced: Want to get your miles in? We’ve got you covered. We’ll be going the extra mile(s) on this ride!

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.

Trail News: January 2026

Snowy and icy trail in Knoxville, TN.

Winter Trail Conditions

It’s finally feeling like winter, which means the trails are freezing and thawing almost daily. As the trails get wet, freeze, and then begin to thaw, it creates terrible conditions for trail use. If you want to ride locally in these conditions, please stick to:

  • Loyston Point
  • Sharps Ridge
  • Year Round Get Down

Please be a good trail steward and avoid other trails, as they are not able to dry out (esp. Baker Creek jump trails) — and always avoid riding mud trails. Check on Trail Status, which is updated regularly at AMBCKnox.org/Trails (though you may need to clear your cache for updates).

Here’s your reminder that it’s important to use extra caution on bridges! Bridges are subject to the weather just like any outdoor structure, and they get slick, icy, and unpredictable traction regularly. We are doing our best to build quality bridges and eliminate unnecessary ones.

Flow Trail Update

This icy weather is affecting our rebuild of Flow Trail at Ijams Nature Center. We’ll work around temperature swings to avoid damaging finished sections and attempt to do hand-work when the dirt is dry and workable. We should still be on track to have the trail finished and open sometime in February depending on the weather. We’ll let you know once it’s ready!

And More…

In other news, Legacy Park’s and the City of Knoxville’s SoKno Rail Trail and Art Walk project has begun, starting with railroad track removal in January. We’re excited to see this project develop and add a great bike-friendly connection from Ijams Nature Center to Kern’s Bakery.

AMBC and SORBA still serve on the Halls Top Trail Project, and the team is making progress on the permitting and environmental review for this 90 mile multi-use trail network in the Cherokee National Forest.

Have questions, updates, or feedback? Let us know at [email protected].

Catalyst Sports Adaptive MTB Ride

We’re gearing up for our first adaptive mountain bike ride of 2026 and can’t wait to hit the trails together. Inclusive, supportive, and all about fun—everyone belongs on a bike. Note the new date for 2026 (the 4th Saturday of the month) and our new winter months afternoon start time.

Looking for a great way to volunteer and have some fun in 2026? Join us for any of our events! No experience needed, just bring yourself, your bike, and readiness to have some fun.

📅 Date: 1/24/26 (Weather Permitting)
⏳️Time: 12:15pm – 3pm
📍Location: Baker Creek Preserve (look for trailer in the bottom parking lot)

More info + registration here.


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