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.

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.

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!

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.

New Belgium Brewing Wraps Up “Clips of Faith” Beer and Film Tour 

It’s New Belgium’s style of show business: An evening outdoors with artistic beers and films,
all to benefit Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

About New Belgium Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces eight year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ranger IPA, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.

New Belgium Brewing is bringing the Clips of Faith national short film & beer tour to Knoxville October 14th! Ride down to the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn at 7pm for a night of handmade films and handmade beers. All proceeds benefit Appalachian Mountain Bike Club!

Want one? All you have to do is sign up for a new membership (or renew your membership) in IMBA/SORBA/AMBC, or donate $10 or more to AMBC! We’ll have them available at upcoming meetings and trail work days.

For many years, Steve Hancock has had a saying: Make hard jobs easier.

Hancock, a local musician and cycling enthusiast, was riding his bicycle on May 5 when he was struck in the right lane by an uninsured motorist. His bicycle was destroyed and he was thrown far from the road, sustaining many horrible injury to his lower torso and legs. The cost of putting him on the road to recovery was and is staggering. Rehabilitating his damaged body and paying for the attention he needs to do so is a very hard job.

And we are going to make that hard job easier. If you’ll help.

On September 17, Barley’s will host a benefit concert featuring various Knoxville bands (many of which include cyclists). There will also be multiple morning bike rides which will end at Barley’s for the show (details coming). There will also be several fantastic items silent-auctioned off, including merchandise from local businesses and an painting by local artist Jenna Hancock, inspired by her father.

Bike ride details (among other details) will be posted in the next few days. Here is the line up:

Outside performances by:
3pm – Will Fist
4pm – Econopop
5pm – Greg Horne
6pm – Katie and the Bass Drums

Inside performances by:
8pm Stolen Sheep
9pm The Tim Lee 3
10pm Three Man Band
11pm Senryu (and guests)
12pm Fine Peduncle

Cover: $10 (or more, if you feel like being completely awesome)
Age: All Ages during the day, 18+ after 10 (subject to clarification)

There will also be a website where donations will be accepted for Steve and his family, for people who cannot travel in for the show, or those who wish to donate after the event. Click here to donate online »

WUTK is really nice to sponsor this. They are nice to support so much, so often, and also deserve your support.

RSVP at Facebook

All you need is a kid with a bike and helmet! Please call the Bike Zoo at 865-558-8455 with any questions. Hope to see you there!