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)
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.”
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)
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.
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.
Donate Now AMBC’s work gets done by volunteers and donations from our incredible mountain biking community. Help continue the
development and improvement of our trails with your secure donation.
Date: 1/24/26 (Weather Permitting)
Time: 12:15pm – 3pm
Location: Baker Creek Preserve (look for trailer in the bottom parking lot)
