Bring your family to Books & Bikes — it’s exactly what it sounds like! There will be fun activities, along with free books, helmets, and bikes for kids in the community. Thank you to Kickstand Community Bike Shop and Friends of Literacy for putting on this awesome event!
It’s on Saturday, May 30th from 11am to 1pm at Macedonia United Methodist Church (4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914). 
Kids and youth from 2nd grade through high school are invited to join AMBC Trail Blazers, Appalachian 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:
Complete AMBC’s Trail Blazers waiver and sign up here before your child rides.
Learn more about our other Outlandish group rides.
Girls 7-13 are invited to participate in Little Bellas mountain biking programs in Knoxville! Registration opens at 9 am on March 11 for their fall 2026 season – find more info here. Financial assistance is available on their website.
“Little Bellas creates opportunities for girls to experience success using mountain biking as the platform and pathway to personal growth, building community, and competency.”
Knoxville Weekly (Ages 7-10) – PLAY
Knoxville Weekly (Ages 11-13) – EXPLORE
Fall 2026 dates:
Trail Blazers Spring 2026 registration is officially open! You can register your child (3rd-5th grade) now through February 24, or until spots are filled. We’re offering the program at Baker Creek and Concord, and we expect to have full programs at both locations — so be sure to sign up ASAP!
Want to get $15 off Trail Blazers registration? Get an AMBC Family Membership at AMBCKnox.org/Join, and be sure to download the SORBA app to access all member benefits including our Trail Blazers discount.
*We still need volunteers, especially for our Concord location! Sign up to volunteer here.
Trail Blazers is an 8-week program for 3rd–5th graders that blends on and off-bike games, trail exploration, and mentorship. It’s not about racing — it’s about building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. Each session emphasizes play and connection while building real-world bike skills.
Trail Blazers is growing! We will operate programs at BOTH Baker Creek Preserve (South Knox) and Concord Park (West Knox) in the spring of 2026. Both programs will run from 5-7 pm on Tuesdays from March 24 through May 12. Registration opens January 12th and closed February 24, or when program spots are filled.
Get $15 off your Trail Blazers registration with an AMBC Family Membership — become a member to access this limited-time offer. Be sure to download our SORBA app to access member benefits, including our Trail Blazers discount.
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