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Trail Blazers Registration is OPEN!

It’s time to register your kiddos for our Fall 2026 Trail Blazers season!

Trail Blazers is an 8-week program for 3rd–5th graders that blends on and off-bike games, trail exploration, and mentorship. Sessions will be 5 to 7 pm every Tuesday from Sep 8 through Nov 3 (except Oct 6). 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. (One discount per family.) Do this before you register for Trail Blazers to get the discount!

We don’t want anyone to miss out on Trail Blazers. If your family needs financial assistance or gear assistance for the program, please email [email protected] to discuss your family’s needs.

We also need volunteers to help our programs run smoothly! Volunteering with Trail Blazers is an absolute BLAST and gives you the opportunity to share the love of trails and mountain biking with some of our youngest trail users! Register to volunteer here.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you to Leslie Kehmeier (The Wide Eyed World) for all of our Trail Blazers photography.

Trail Blazers Fall 2026 Registration OPENS!

Trail Blazers is AMBC’s 8-week program for 3rd–5th graders that blends on and off-bike games, trail exploration, and mentorship. We are operating programs at Baker Creek Preserve (South Knox) and Concord Park (West Knox) in the fall of 2026. Both programs run 5-7 pm every Tuesday from September 8 through November 3 (except October 6). Registration opens June 30th at 7 am.

THANK YOU: Membership Drive Success!

If there’s one thing we learned from our first AMBC Membership Drive, it’s that we have an amazing community. Sending a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined, re-joined, or upgraded their AMBC membership through May, and to everyone else who supports us year-round!

We’re honored to say we grew by 100+ members (that’s 20%!) and 25+ membership upgrades during the month of May, and we’re still growing. Our club is bigger than it’s ever been before with 643 members, and with your help we will continue to grow and share our love for trails and mountain biking across Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Congratulations to our Membership Drive prize winners:

  • Joe Ludick, Sauna House Knoxville package
  • Sonny Schow, Cycology Bicycles package
  • Trina Deel, River Sports Outfitters package
  • Russell George, Bear Paw Bikes package

Russell George with his new bike apparel set from Bear Paw Bikes. More prize pictures to come!

Thank you to our supporting businesses who helped us put on our Membership Drive and give back to our members:

Don’t forget all AMBC members can enjoy Member Benefits with 25+ local businesses through AMBC, as well as benefits with national and regional brands through SORBA. As always, thanks for keeping us rolling!!

Red Bird Crest 40K/80K in Manchester, KY

The Red Bird Crest 80K and 40k will feature an epic course with lots of rocky features, single track, climbs, and amazing descents. This course will challenge your physical fitness and your bike handling. Learn more and register here. The AMBC community has been offered a special discount code of 10% off – use discount code 10speed.

National Trails Weekend at Big South Fork

Every year we celebrate National Trails Day for an entire weekend at Big South Fork! Join AMCB and BSF Bike Club this year from June 5-7 for volunteer trail work, group rides, free food, and a great time with friends! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Camp: We have reserved Group Camp E1 at Bandy Creek Campground in Big South Fork from Friday afternoon (2 pm) to Monday (noon). Camping is on a first come, first served basis. There are no hookups, but plenty of sites to choose from, and all are a leisurely stroll to the campfire, pavilion, and bathhouse.

Work: We’ll meet at the Bandy Creek Visitors Center at 9am EST, our good friends with the Big South Fork Bike Club will have our work projects ready, and AMBC will have all the tools you’ll need for the day. Bring a friend, sturdy shoes, safety glasses, and water! At noon we’ll meet back at Bandy Creek for lunch and drinks.

Eat:

  • Saturday lunch: Following our Saturday Work Party, lunch will be provided by the Big South Fork Bike Club.
  • Saturday dinner: We’ll have a potluck Saturday night at the group site pavilion! Tennessee Valley Bicycles will provide the protein/main, and everyone else should bring a side for 10 to share with the group. BYO plate, utensils, etc. for dinner!
  • All other meals will be on your own.
  • If you’re going on the EPIC ride, you’ll want to pack a lunch or bring $20 for refreshments at Charit Creek Lodge.

Ride: We’ll offer several ride opportunities this weekend!

  • Social Ride — Saturday afternoon. Casual co-ed ride; all are welcome!
  • Joy Ride — Sunday at 10 am. Women’s ride for Beginner through Intermediate Riders – sign up here!
  • EPIC Ride — Sunday at 9 am. Long ride, around 30 miles. Led by Shawn McCann (Harper’s Bike Shop) and Scott Smith (TN Valley Bikes).

Thank you to BSF Bike Club, TVB, Harper’s Bike Shop, Randy Conner, and everyone else who is making this weekend a success!!

Email us at [email protected] with any questions. Find the Facebook event here.

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