Get on the trails with other ladies at AMBC’s Joy Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival and celebrate International Women’s MTB Day! Joy Ride creates a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for women and non-binary riders. We’ll split into groups based on experience and make sure everyone has a great time on the trails! Rides will be tailored for Beginner and Beginner Plus riders.
Meet at the Joy Ride tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!
Join AMBC’s Social Ride at Outlandish Adventure Festival for a fun, co-ed group mountain bike ride at Meads Quarry at 9 am on Saturday, May 2nd! Social Ride is a great way to connect with other mountain bikers and get comfortable on the trails. The ride will be around 1-1.5 hours so you can get back to watch the Whip Off at 11! Everyone is welcome, and no one gets left behind!
Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry at 9 am. Plan to get there early for parking – it will be busy!
Tennessee Valley Bikes is hosting their Summer Steamer again on July 18, 2026. Get ready to ride every mountain bike trail in Knoxville on the hottest day of the year… more details coming soon!
Knoxville is a great place to mountain bike and it’s also beautiful in mid-summer. The density of the forest makes for a jungle-like experience. Test your skills with your friends on this challenging course.
The purpose of this event is to get together and go for a big mountain bike ride. It’s going to be hot, it’s going to be hard, and it’s going to be fun. It’s not a race. There is no timing. There is no pressure to adhere to the course. Go swimming. Get ice cream. Take a nap. All good ideas. Just make sure you stop by the finish when you’re done so we know you’re doing good. Also, you’ll want your food!
Easy Rider is Tennessee Valley Bikes’ social group mountain bike ride. Chill pace, snack breaks, no drop, and beginner friendly! The rides are usually about 1 hour and 4-6 miles.
Easy Rider is the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays — the opposite Tuesdays as AMBC Social Ride (so you can do it all!). Ride locations + details are posted on their Instagram and Facebook pages. Stay tuned with TVB for updates, changes, or cancellations!
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!
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