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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.

Ride with us at Outlandish Adventure Festival!

Are you ready for a weekend of adventure in Knoxville? That’s what Outlandish Adventure Festival is all about! We’ll be there all day Saturday, May 2nd with some special news for current and new members, along with group mountain bike rides, a professional Whip Off, and more! Find the full weekend schedule here.

AMBC Group Rides on Saturday, May 2nd:

  • 9 am — Social Ride (co-ed group ride – all are welcome!)
  • 9 am — Joy Ride (women’s group ride – Beginner and Beginner Plus rides offered)
  • 12:30 pm — Kids & Youth Social Ride (2nd-12th grade group rides led by Trail Blazers, Little Bellas, and AYC volunteers)

Learn more and sign up for the rides here.

Knoxville is an IMBA Trail Town!

We’re proud to announce Knoxville as one of the first IMBA Trail Towns in the country! “Trail Town” is a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.

The Knoxville community earned this title by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Knoxville wouldn’t be where we are without years of dedicated work from individuals and organizations in our community — and AMBC couldn’t do what we do without all of our members, volunteers, and supporters.

“Earning the IMBA Trail Town designation is a reflection of decades of work by our community. With more than 250 miles of mountain bike trails within 30 miles of Knoxville, we’re proud to be a place where trails are part of everyday life and a driver of connection, health, and economic impact,” said Matthew Kellogg, Executive Director of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC).

Trail systems are increasingly recognized as important drivers of outdoor recreation economies. Communities that invest in trails often see benefits, including increased tourism, support for local businesses, improved public health, and stronger community connections to the outdoors. Tennessee’s outdoor recreation economy continues to grow: in 2024, it reached $15.6 billion in economic impact while employing 114,070 people (Outdoor Recreation Roundtable). “Outdoor recreation is an important amenity for residents and visitors to Knoxville. We are proud of our investments in parks and open spaces and are lucky to have great partnerships that have fostered a healthy, engaged trail community,” said Mayor Indya Kincannon, City of Knoxville.

As part of the Trail Town designation, Knoxville joins 28 communities leading a growing national network of trail-forward places committed to trail stewardship, collaboration, and expanding access to outdoor recreation. We want to thank our community for helping Knoxville become a Trail Town and supporting the work we do each day!

Tour De Lights

Tour de Lights is a free, family-friendly bike ride and holiday market presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville. We hope to see everyone on December 12th from 3:30pm-7:30pm for Tour de Lights 2026!

Knox Bike Racing – Wednesday Series

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)
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