Appalachian Mountain Bike Club http://www.ambc-sorba.org East Tennessee's SORBA Chapter Fri, 18 May 2012 02:14:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Concord Berm Video http://www.ambc-sorba.org/concord-berm-video/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/concord-berm-video/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:46:50 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=999 Check out Matt Jernigan’s video of approaching and riding the new wooden berm at Concord Park. Tahnks Matt!

]]> http://www.ambc-sorba.org/concord-berm-video/feed/ 0 Beers, Bikes, Flicks & Fun! http://www.ambc-sorba.org/beers-bikes-flicks-fun/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/beers-bikes-flicks-fun/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:00:34 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=983 Come out to the new Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center at Volunteer Landing for a night of films by Bikes ’N’ Beers, snacks and beer on April 17th.

Films start at 7pm, but we’ll also be meeting up at the Adventure Center at 5 for a ride beforehand.

Cost for the event is a $10 donation, with all proceeds going to AMBC.

Huge thanks to our sponsors River Sports and Keen!

RSVP  at the Facebook event »

]]> http://www.ambc-sorba.org/beers-bikes-flicks-fun/feed/ 0 IMBA-SORBA Advocacy Leadership Training Weekend http://www.ambc-sorba.org/imba-sorba-advocacy-leadership-training-weekend/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/imba-sorba-advocacy-leadership-training-weekend/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:07:02 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=974 Love your local trails? Want to be more involved? Are you already serving as a chapter officer? Join us for the IMBA-SORBA Advocacy Leadership Training weekend and spring meeting of the SORBA Board of Directors. We’re meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee for a weekend of socializing, advocacy training, and bike riding. The event kicks off Friday evening March 30th and runs til Sunday April 1st.

Meet Dave Wiens at the Friday social and hear him give the keynote address at lunch on Saturday. Mike Van Able, IMBA Executive Director, will also be there to meet you and talk about the IMBA and SORBA relationship.

Sig Hutchinson will hold a session on Saturday. Sig is a dedicated advocate and a dynamic speaker that you won’t want to miss.

The Volunteer Rewards Dinner will be held Saturday evening at the Ijams Nature Center.

Group rides are held on Sunday at the local trails. Come out and enjoy the work of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club.

The cost is $30 for the whole weekend. Or if you are only attending the dinner on Saturday the cost is $20.

Registration is now open! Sign up today!

]]> http://www.ambc-sorba.org/imba-sorba-advocacy-leadership-training-weekend/feed/ 0 Legacy Parks Press Conference – Feb 28th http://www.ambc-sorba.org/legacy-parks-press-conference-feb-28th/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/legacy-parks-press-conference-feb-28th/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:34:22 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=969 Please join Mayor Madeline Rogero, TN Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker and the Legacy Parks Foundation for an announcement of a new outdoor recreation initiative. The press conference will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Gateway Pavilion Building, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane.

This is an announcement you won’t want to miss – please share this with others!

Click here for directions »

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Bring Your Film to the Inflatable Big Screen!
New Belgium Brewing is Seeking Film Submissions for “Clips of Faith” Tour

You make the film. We make the beer.

New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is calling all filmmakers, beer-lovers and videographers! New Belgium’s Clips of Faith (www.clipsoffaith.com) is in its third year and searching for short films of the tasty variety.

Clips of Faith is an 18-city tour where people can savor beers from New Belgium’s esoteric Lips of Faith series, along with some popular classics, while enjoying short films and raising money for local nonprofits. Since its inception two years ago, the tour has raised more than $91,000 for local philanthropic organizations and shown nearly 40 amateur films. Clips of Faith will finish its tour Knoxville on October 12, 2012.

“We really enjoy working with all the creative folks in our community of beer drinkers to bring the event together,” said Christie Catania, Clips of Faith Manager-at-Large. “The whole evening is a remarkable collaboration of passions—hand-made films with hand-made beer. We look forward to bringing out some new unique beers and putting together the final cut of the 2012 show.”

Over the last two seasons, New Belgium has received nearly 200 film submissions, with approximately 20 selections making each tour. This year, all selected entries will receive a custom gift from New Belgium and screenings in 18 cities.

To enter, upload your film by April 16 to www.clipsoffaith.com. The guidelines include:

  • The film must be no more than seven minutes.
  • Filmmakers must be at least 21 years old.
  • The film can cover any subject/genre, but extra points go to films that include New Belgium folly: craft beer, sustainability, whimsy, adventure or culture.
  • Keep it clean.
  • Filmmakers must secure rights for all elements included in the film.

In 2010 and 2011, some of the selected storylines included a paddling trip through whaling waters, a talking beer bottle sketch comedy and an absurdist spaghetti western. Film genres ranged from comedic shorts, animation and environmental documentaries to tales about the beloved bike.

For the latest information on Clips of Faith, go to www.clipsoffaith.com and for more information on New Belgium Brewing, visit www.newbelgium.com.

 

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Meet Dave Wiens at the Friday social and hear him give the keynote address at lunch on Saturday.  Mike Van Able, IMBA Executive Director, will be there to meet you and talk about the IMBA and SORBA relationship.

The Volunteer Rewards Dinner will be held Saturday evening at the Ijams Nature Center.

Join our host the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC), local IMBA-SORBA chapter, and mountain bike advocacy leaders from around the southeast for a fun filled weekend.

The cost is $30 for the whole weekend. Or if you are only attending the dinner on Saturday the cost is $20.

More information and full schedule at SORBA.org »

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HUGE thanks to all who came out to the AMBC Mega Workday!

We had 146 people sign in for a total of 700.5 hours of labor. Even at minimum wage, that is a contribution to our community of more than $5,000 in one day!

Special thanks to our friends from Bikes n Beers, who not only dug in with the trail building, but also helped shoot ton of photos and video throughout the workday. Check out their site for the video.

We’ve got big plans for 2012—keep watching the calendarfor more workdays and events.

]]> http://www.ambc-sorba.org/mega-workday-recap/feed/ 0 Mega Workday Details http://www.ambc-sorba.org/mega-workday-details/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/mega-workday-details/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:52:17 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=866 Wow! We’ve had an incredible community response to the MEGA WORKDAY happening on Dec 17th. We can’t wait to see all the new faces and old friends who’ve committed to come out and work in the dirt on Knoxville’s newest trail network.

Everyone should bring work gloves and water, and any tools specified below for the team you’ll be working on. Here are the full details:

When/Where

Bonus!

  • River Sports is giving away 100 $25 gift Cards.
  • Ijams is Giving away Free individual memberships for ALL Workers.  A family membership can be upgraded for the cost of the difference
  • Lunch is at the “hub” on Imery’s Trail (intersection with the Keyhole trail)

There will be several crews:

Material Movers

  • We will be surfacing the new flow trail to make it rideable year round. We will have two machines to load wheelbarrows but we need people hauling with wheelbarrows.
  • What you can bring: a wheelbarrow, shovel and a hard garden rake
  • We need: about 20 people

Planters

  • Sunlight Gardens and Overhill Nurseries have donated A LOT of native plant material. We’ll be putting it in the ground.
  • What you can bring: a garden spade, loppers, rakes, etc.

Trail Diggers

  • We will be working on a new section of trail. The club has digging tools and loppers enough for 30 people

Bridge Builders

  • We need people to haul lumber (mules) and people to build the bridge with Randy Farmer

WHAT WE DON’T NEED

NO CHAINSAWS, PLEASE.  The club has a couple of chainsaw-certified people who will do any chainsawing that is necessary. We appreciate the offers of chainsaws, but we’ll definitely find other work for you.

 

]]> http://www.ambc-sorba.org/mega-workday-details/feed/ 10 AMBC MEGA Workday http://www.ambc-sorba.org/ambc-mega-workday/ http://www.ambc-sorba.org/ambc-mega-workday/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:55:04 +0000 George Middlebrooks | AMBC http://www.ambc-sorba.org/?p=846 The last AMBC trail workday of 2011 is coming up on December 17th and we want to make it our biggest one yet! We’re hoping to see at least 100 people turn out to help finish the new trails we’ve been building in South Knoxville.

Since this is a MEGAworkday, we’ll have two different shifts, so you’ll have the option to work from 9-noon or 1-4pm. Lunch will be provided at noon. All shifts meet at the Mead’s Quarry parking lot - rain or shine!

AMBC will provide some tools, but if you have your own (rogue hoes, fire rakes, mattocks, loppers, chainsaws), please bring them so that we can be sure everyone has something to work with.

EVERYONE’S WELCOME! Bring your friends and family and show them what great outdoor resources are right in their back yard.

If you plan to attend, just leave a comment below to help us get a head count. See you on the 17th!

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Roll out to the South Knoxville home of AMBC Prez Brian Hann for a day full of mountain biking, food, beer, and music! We’ll have guided rides for all levels of riders, short track races, and officially top-secret after-dark bike shenanigans (if you know, you know…).

We’ll also have plenty of AMBC swag (including this year’s limited-edition wool jerseys) and opportunities to learn about and join AMBC & SORBA.

We’ve also lined up some incredible prize sponsors. You will not want to miss out on the silent auction and raffle.

SCHEDULE:

1:00 Guided “DIRTY 30″ ride for adventurers (we’ll get you back for short trackin’)
1:30 GUIDED RIDES for all levels
1:45 Guided KIDS RIDE
4:30 SHORT TRACK Racin’
6:00 FOOD provided by Food Sales East
7:00 LIVE MUSIC by Stolen Sheep, Big Bad Oven & The Wild Gifts
8:00 SILENT AUCTION all day/Raffle Drawing (between bands)
Later After-dark SHENANIGANS sponsored by Harpers Bike Shop

ALSO:

  • POPCORN all day
  • BEVERAGES provided by New Belgium and UBC
  • S’MORES by the fire / Camping Encouraged
  • Sunday Morning BREAKFAST Provided by TVB Sunday Morning

GIVE US A HAND

Help AMBC promote the Fall Festival – download the poster here and put it up at your place of business, car window, backside, whatever…

PARKING

On-site parking is limited! If you’ve got a bike, please park at Anderson School (Centeroak Drive & Prospect Rd) or 6008 Burnett Creek Rd (where there’s plenty of overnight parking or camping) and ride in, sampling some of the Dirty South trails on the way. Trails will be marked and we’ll help get you out when it’s time to leave.

Don’t forget your lights!

See below or download a pdf of the Dirty South trails and parking locations here. Thanks to Alex Zendel for putting these maps together.

 

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