Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

Sunday, June 7th 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Big South Fork
Beginner through Intermediate

NOTE: Big South Fork straddles two time zones. We will operate this event on EST!

Join us at Big South Fork EPIC WEEKEND to celebrate National Trails 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 years and older.

This event is free, but please register and complete your 2026 AMBC Waiver by Thursday, June 4th. 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 Bandy Creek Visitor’s Center parking lot (151 Stable Rd. Oneida, TN 37841).
• Mix and mingle with the other attendees

10:15 – 10:30

• Announcements
• Meet your group leaders

10:30 – 1:30

• Ride and have fun!

1:30

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

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Ride Leaders & Ride Sweeps 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 mountain biking. 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 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.

*Rides are subject to change based on weather and group consensus. Stay tuned for more info & updates.

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.