Ride and Event Calendar
Come ride bikes with us.
How to Use This Calendar
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Unless otherwise noted, all rides leave from Two Bikes, 118 S. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37902.
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Family Friendly A ride at a nearly-walking pace that is between 1 to 4 miles.
Party Pace A ride that is 4 to 8 miles at a conversational pace.
Serious Amateur A ride from 8 to 25 miles that may include multi-surface trails. This ride will be faster than a conversational pace which on pavement will be between 13 to 15 miles per hour. This is a no-drop ride.
Casual Cyclist 10-18 mile rides average between 10 to 13 miles per hour. These rides may have extended climbs and significant elevation, but people will regroup on the top of any longer climb. Elevation will be less than 70 ft/mi on average.
Black Belt What some would call an “A-group” ride. This is either an advanced mountain bike ride or a 17 to 19-mile-per-hour road ride. This ride will be a drop ride.
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Please bring a lock, water bottle, small tool kit, spare tube, front and rear lights, and a helmet to any ride hosted through Two Bikes.
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Helmets are required on any Two Bikes ride.
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This ride is welcome to all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual expressions. Come ride bikes y’all!
Coffee Outside: Five and Hoek Edition
Ride Summary: For this month’s Coffee Outside leave your Folgers at home! Our neighbors, Five and Hoek are providing fresh grounds and cold brew for your morning enjoyment.
We’ll meet up at Five and Hoek (200 W Magnolia Ave). Wheels down at 9am, and then we’ll roll over to Suttree’s Landing. Afterwards, if you’re not caffeinated enough stop back at Five and Hoek for a free shot of ‘spro!
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375663
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
Special Notes: Typically this is a BYOCoffee thing…but not this time! At the very least, bring your own mug.
Bees Knit x Two Bikes: Crafty Ride
Ride Summary: Our friends over at the lovely Bees Knit Yarn Shop in Parkridge are hosting a craft market just in time for Mother’s Day! And because we’re nerds and believe nothing compliments everything like a bike ride, we’re leading a “crafty” mini-tour.
The ride will start at end at the Bees Knit (1530 Washington Ave), from there we’ll mosey on over to Emory Place for a Crafty brew and some vintage shopping at French Fried Vintage. Then we’ll make a stop at Roy G. Biv before heading back to the Bees Knits.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2.6 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46460449
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Ride
Ride Summary: It just so happens that the largest Buc-ee’s in the country is also the crown jewel of the historic Exit 407, and we are going to ride our bikes there.
Picture this: a scenic tour of rolling East Tennessee countryside culminating with a truly heroic arrival into the Parking Lot of the Gods, heralded by the glug-glug of 1000+ gas pumps. The journey will be transformative and we will look like epic weirdos.
Now close your eyes and imagine the crushing vivisection of humanity that is Buc-ee’s, how well it pairs with a fresh jalepeno kolache. Can you even fathom the wall of jerky? Have you ever seen a bathroom line move so fast?
This ride will separate the chopped brisket from the sliced brisket. Come prepared.
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur
Distance/Elevation: ~50mi round trip
Average Pace: 11-14 mph
Link to Route: TBD
Appropriate Bike: A road bike, a gravel bike or even a nice country bike. Whatever you feel comfortable riding for a longish-day at a brisk-ish pace. Bonus points for the ability to portage beaver nuggets.
Rider Expectations:
Please be comfortable riding your bike on open roads for multiple hours on undulating terrain. This will be a reasonably challenging ride.
We’ll make stops along the way with an extended break at Buc-ee’s. Don’t forget to bring snacks and hydration!
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required.
Cades Cove by Moonlight
Ride Summary: Wednesdays are car-free at Cades Cove and we’re gonna take advantage by hosting a chill moonlight ride! Meet at Cades Cove at 8:45pm with wheels down by 9:00pm. After a nice, leisurely roll around the park we’ll end with some bevvies — hot and cold — and grillables. Bring Lights.
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation: 11mi/725ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike is proper working order. There are some hills so gears would be nice. The route is paved but we may take a few short off-road side quests, so chubby tires are a plus.
Rider Expectations:
Riders are responsible for their own transportation to and from Cades Cove. We may be able to shuttle a few bikes in the shop van but don’t count on it.
We will be riding in the dark. BRING GOOD, BRIGHT LIGHTS!
Temperatures may vary so dress in layers.
We’ll bring some drinks/food for apres-ride enjoyment, but feel free to bring anything else you may want to grill or imbibe.
This is a night-time ride, so expect to get home late.
Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: This one’ll be a little different than other Critical Masses, but not like Crystal Pepsi different. For May we’ll be heading south with a stop at Island Home park before ending the ride with a visit to our friends over at Crafty Bastard’s Baker Creek location. What makes this ride different? Well, for starters, unlike most Critical Masses this one will NOT end at Two Bikes, so plan ahead. Other than that I hear the folks at Crafty might have surprises in store.
Start Time/Location: 6:00pm @ Two Bikes (118 South Central)
End Time/Location: ~7:17pm @ Crafty Bastards (Baker Creek Preserve)
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation: 6.9mi/495ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45475154
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order and can tackle a hill or two.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Expect a more rolling terrain than usual.
Unlike most Critical Masses this ride will not return to the shop.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Tanh's Shaved Ice Ride
Ride Summary: Nothing says “Get over here, Summer!” like Tanh’s Tasty Shaved Ice ride. Enjoy a classic, social greenway ride out to Pelican SnoBalls for New Orleans-style shaved ice. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Bring lights, mon cher.
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation: 14mi/600ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: All bikes in fine working order are welcome! Just don’t forget to bring lights.
Rider Expectations:
Most of the ride will be on greenways which means we’ll encounter walkers, runners, etc. Please be respectful of other greenway users.
You know what they say…”Sno money, sno balls.” Bring money for treats.
Chances are the sun will be setting on our way back into town. Bring those dang lights!
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
Liam’s Father's Day Ride
Ride Summary: Two Bikes’ resident super-dad, Liam, is leading an easy Father’s Day ride for parents (not just dads!) and their kids. Load up the brood on the bike, grab some sunscreen, maybe even a frisbee, and we’ll head over to Island Home Park to hit the playground and watch small aircraft land! We’ll enjoy the great outdoors for a spell then we’ll “turn this darn car around” and roll over to Alliance Brewing to lift a glass for all the dads out there before heading back to the shop. Of course moms, grandparents and everyone else is invited as well.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 6mi (round trip)/227ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it can safely portage your child
Rider Expectations:
If riding on their own, make sure your child is comfortable riding on public roads.
This ride avoids dangerous intersections and high-speed roads, but participants still need to be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Swift Summer Solstice Campout
Ride Summary: Don’t tell the other events I said this…but the Solstice Campout is my (Matt) favorite ride of the year. Summer is at the top of the seasons chain. Full. Stop. And just thinking about those 9pm sunsets gets my farmer’s tan a-glowin’.
If you’ve been to one of our Solstice Campouts then you know the drill. If not, here’s the skinny: we’re loading up our bikes and lollygagging over to our friends at Low Meadow Farms for a night under the stars.
Riders MUST register on Eventbrite and spots are limited. Price of admission includes food, drink and campsites. All you need to bring is your camping gear and stoke.
If you’re new to bikecamping/touring/packing/whatever you want to call it, then this is a great way to dip your toes into the water. Not sure what to bring? Check out this list.
Also we’re also gonna try again this year to lead an off-road group for those looking for a little extra spice. If you want to get rowdy, you’ll need to show up early. Off-road ride leaves at 3:00pm.
This is a 21+ ride.
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur in Party Pace garb. Black Belt for off-road ride.
Distance/Elevation: 8.4mi/583ft, 13.3mi/1161ft (off-road) — both distances are one-way
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS, Ride with GPS (off-road)
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that can carry your camping supplies: tent, sleeping bag, extra food, water, etc. If you’re riding the off-road route, obviously bring a mountain bike or an ATB.
Rider Expectations:
Temperatures may vary so bring layers.
Off-road ride leaves at 3:00pm.
Even the regular route can be quite challenging and punchy. Be prepared to tackle some decent hills on a loaded bike.
We’ll supply drinks and food but bring extra of that stuff if you want. Riders are responsible for providing their own shelter.
This is a 21+ ride
Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
Critical Mass
Ride Summary:
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation:
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route:
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Urban Gravel: The Most Electrifying Ride in all of Ride-ertainment.
Ride Summary: Now that the days are longer we’re looking to put the smackdown on the urban wilderness. Join us and our bike shop buddies over at TVB for a jabroni-rific tour of South Knoxville backroads and trails. No urban gravel ride would be complete without a quick dip in a quarry so bring your swimmies. Afterwards, if you’re smelling what the Rock is cooking we’ll maybe probably end up at Marie’s.
This is a 21+ ride.
Challenge Level: Very Serious Amateur
Distance/Elevation: 17mi/1437ft
Average Pace: 10-13 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: You absolutely need tires larger than 32mm to have fun on this ride. A mountain bike isn’t a bad idea, especially if you’re not used to riding a gravel bike on singletrack
Rider Expectations:
This will be a challenging ride. Participants must be comfortable riding singletrack.
It’ll probably get dark on us. Bring lights!
We’ll be making a stop at Mead’s Quarry for a quick dip. If you want to swim, dress accordingly.
More than 50% of the ride is off-road. Riders are expected to be riding appropriate bikes.
This is a 21+ ride.
Opportunities to make bad decisions may arise. Don’t make bad decisions.
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
It's Friday night and I feel alright / The party is here on the Bluff Ride
Ride Summary: Let’s ride bikes up to the Bluffs. We can drink some beverages and look at the water treatment plant. Then we’ll bomb back into town for a nightcap at Public House.
This’ll be a 21+ ride.
If you’ve never been up to the Bluffs…it’s one of the tougher climbs in town and the last bit is gravel, so be prepared to put some work in.
BRING LIGHTS.
Challenge Level: Party Pace but with a big sustain-ish climb.
Distance/Elevation: 6.8mi/578ft
Average Pace: 8.5-11.5 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that you feel comfortable mashing up a big hill and that can tackle a smidge of gravgnar.
Rider Expectations:
The climb up to the bluffs is tough…bluff tough. Be prepared to climb a hill.
This is technically a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road (gravel).
Locks recommended. Lights HEAVILY encouraged. Helmets required
Kid-i-cal Mass
Ride Summary: Calling all cargo bikes, tag-a-longs and trailers, this one is for the kiddos! Bring out your two-wheeled family haulers for a relaxing spin down to the World's Fair Park splash pad to cool off before heading back to Market Square for ice cream.
This is a short route on low traffic roads with a few hills, and any age child is welcome, but any child not on their parent's bike must be comfortable riding on public streets.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 4.2mi/277ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45488636
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order and can safely portage your child.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Any child not on their parent's bike must be comfortable riding on public streets.
We’ll be making a stop at the World’s Fair splash pad, so bring a towel and/or a change of clothes.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Urban Gravel: Too Hot to Handle, Too Cold to Hold
Ride Summary: Nothing to see here, just some bike shops hanging out. Join TVB and Two Bikes as we snap into some urban wilderness. This route is essentially the reverse of last month’s Urban Gravel with a tweak or three. It’ll have you saying OH YEAAAA! Expect post-trail quarry dips. For all those too sweet to be sour, we’ll head over to Marie’s for a nightcap.
This is a 21+ ride.
Challenge Level: Cream of the Crop Serious Amateur
Distance/Elevation: 18.4mi/1294ft
Average Pace: 10-13 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: You absolutely need tires larger than 32mm to have fun on this ride. A mountain bike isn’t a bad idea, especially if you’re not used to riding a gravel bike on singletrack
Rider Expectations:
This will be a challenging ride. Participants must be comfortable riding singletrack.
It’ll probably get dark on us. Bring lights!
We’ll be making a stop at Ft. Dickerson Quarry for a quick dip. If you want to swim, dress accordingly.
More than 50% of the ride is off-road. Riders are expected to be riding appropriate bikes.
This is a 21+ ride.
Opportunities to make bad decisions may arise. Don’t make bad decisions.
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
The Aaron Ride
Ride Summary: By now you’ve all met Aaron! Let him show you around Knoxville the only way a recent transplant can: with fresh eyes.
Challenge Level:
Distance/Elevation: TBD
Average Pace: TBD
Link to Route: TBD
Appropriate Bike:
Rider Expectations:
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Critical Mass
Ride Summary:
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation:
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route:
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: This one is for the early birds and coffee dorks. On the surface, Coffee Outside is an exhibition of all the latest technologic doo-dads and implements used to brew coffee out of doors. But deep down inside it’s just a short ride with friends to Suttree Landing for ** ta-dum ** coffee outside.
Coffee. Outside.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375663
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
Special Notes: Meet at the shop, wheels down at 9am. Typically this is a BYOCoffee thing, but sometimes there might be communal brew. Come prepared but at the very least bring a mug.
The Annmarie Ice Cream Ride
Ride Summary: What does Annmarie have in store for us? Ice cream and pizza, that’s what! Join us for a nice Sunday roll across the mighty Holston to Cruz Farm Pizza Barn (say that 10 times really fast) for, you guessed it, ice cream and pizza.
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur w/ Strong Party Pace Vibes
Distance/Elevation: 18.6mi/1040ft
Average Pace: 10-13mph
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that can navigate the road efficiently and climb hills comfortably. A beach cruiser isn't going to cut it.
Rider Expectations:
Knoxville has got a lot of hills. There's no way around it…unless you can fly. Expect moderate to difficult hills.
Bring money for ice cream and pizza!
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Critical Mass
Ride Summary:
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation:
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route:
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: This one is for the early birds and coffee dorks. On the surface, Coffee Outside is an exhibition of all the latest technologic doo-dads and implements used to brew coffee out of doors. But deep down inside it’s just a short ride with friends to Suttree Landing for ** ta-dum ** coffee outside.
Coffee. Outside.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375663
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
Special Notes: Meet at the shop, wheels down at 9am. Typically this is a BYOCoffee thing, but sometimes there might be communal brew. Come prepared but at the very least bring a mug.
Critical Mass
Ride Summary:
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation:
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route:
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: This one is for the early birds and coffee dorks. On the surface, Coffee Outside is an exhibition of all the latest technologic doo-dads and implements used to brew coffee out of doors. But deep down inside it’s just a short ride with friends to Suttree Landing for ** ta-dum ** coffee outside.
Coffee. Outside.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375663
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
Special Notes: Meet at the shop, wheels down at 9am. Typically this is a BYOCoffee thing, but sometimes there might be communal brew. Come prepared but at the very least bring a mug.
A Bluff Ride and a Full Moon Walk into a Bar
Ride Summary: Last Bluff Ride of the year and the moon simulation will be out in full force. As usual we’ll ride up to the bluff, hang out and howl at the water treatment plant. Then we’ll bomb back into town for a nightcap at Public House.
This’ll be a 21+ ride.
If you’ve never been up to the Bluffs…it’s one of the tougher climbs in town and the last bit is gravel, so be prepared to put some work in.
BRING LIGHTS.
Challenge Level: Party Pace but with a big sustain-ish climb.
Distance/Elevation: 6.8mi/578ft
Average Pace: 8.5-11.5 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that you feel comfortable mashing up a big hill and that can tackle a smidge of gravgnar.
Rider Expectations:
The climb up to the bluffs is tough…bluff tough. Be prepared to climb a hill.
It could be chilly. Dress in warm layers.
This is technically a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road (gravel).
Locks recommended. Lights HEAVILY encouraged. Helmets required
Cranksgiving VI
Knoxville’s Cranksgiving is turning six!
If it was 3X older, Cranksgiving would be graduating high school and striking out into the world. Who knows what the future holds for Cranksgiving?
We’re so proud of you, Cranksgiving!
Southern Appalachian Bike Swap and Show
The Southern Appalachian Bike Swap is back! Two Bikes and Southside Garage are proud to present the South’s premiere event for bike nerds everywhere to unload their un-used bikes, bike parts and bike accessories OR to stock up on even more bike-y junk that may or may not get used. At the Southern Appalachian Bike Swap no one is going to judge you for how you choose to live your life.
Returning for 2024 is the Alt-Bike Met Gala, Goldsprints, and new for this year, the Used Bike Corral. And don’t forget the afterparty at Fly by Night! For more information go here.
If you’re interested in volunteering for SABS, click here!
Secret Ride
An infamous ride that once nearly killed a man. Now with 8% more jazz.
This is a 21+ gathering.
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: In the words of Clay Davis, “it’s creeeeee-it mass time". This month we’ll amble through the streetcar ‘burbs of East Knox and break for refreshments at the venerable Parkridge Park Gazebo, or PPG for short, before heading back through Morningside Park. Post-ride hangs TBD.
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation: 7.9mi/531ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45376795
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: This one is for the early birds and coffee dorks. On the surface, Coffee Outside is an exhibition of all the latest technologic doo-dads and implements used to brew coffee out of doors. But deep down inside it’s just a short ride with friends to Suttree Landing for ** ta-dum ** coffee outside.
Coffee. Outside.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance/Elevation: 2 mi/134 ft
Average Pace: S L O W
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45375663
Appropriate Bikes: All bikes welcome!
Special Notes: Meet at the shop, wheels down at 9am. Typically this is a BYOCoffee thing, but sometimes there might be communal brew. Come prepared but at the very least bring a mug.
Happy Birthday Two Bikes! After Hours Goldsprints Party.
Two Bikes is turning three and we’re marking the occasion with an After Hours Goldsprints Party! Expect loud music, screaming hordes, massive wattage, and as always the possibility that some unfortunate souls will toss their cookies.
Speaking of cookies, because we love you we’ll be providing light snacks and La Croixs (mixes great with pedaling really fast). Otherwise this is a BYOB event.
Entry into the Goldsprints is FREE! Just show up and sign up. There will be prizes but don’t expect anything of use or value.
Also this is a perfect chance to get ready for the Big Show at the Swap later this month.
What is Goldsprints, you ask? Ahem…A Goldsprint is a bicycle rollers racing and social event. Riders on stationary bikes compete against each other in front of spectators. -wikipedia
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: First Crit Mass of the year y’all! Let’s cruise through the Fort like a bunch of dweebs then take a break near the UT Gardens (where I like to think Suttree parked his **ahem** houseboat). From there we’ll just kinda noodle back through campus. Post-ride hangs TBD.
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance/Elevation: 7.4mi/475ft
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike’ll do as long as it’s in good working order.
Rider Expectations:
One day the world will be one giant greenway but for now we gotta be comfortable with sharing the road with cars.
Locks recommended. Lights encouraged. Helmets required
Ramble Ride: BBQ and a “Waterfall”
Ride Summary: In this edition of Ramble Rides we’ll be heading east to Patches BBQ (5200 Rutledge Pike) for some to-go bites and then over to the Loves Creek ‘waterfall’ to stuff our faces. On our way back into town we’ll cut through the botanical gardens. Expect minor gravel-based shenanigans. Post-ride hangs TBD.
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur
Distance/Elevation: 14.4mi/1234ft
Average Pace: 10-13 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that can navigate the road efficiently and climb hills comfortably. A beach cruiser isn't going to cut it. Wider tires would be nice as there may be some ultra-lite off-road side quests.
Rider Expectations:
Knoxville has got a lot of hills. There's no way around it…unless you can fly. Expect moderate to difficult hills.
The sun is still setting pretty early and we might be out late. Bring lights!
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
Mobile Bike Repair at Three Rivers Market
Our friends at Three Rivers Market have selected Two Bikes to be the recipient of their Nourishing Change program for the month of March, so we’re getting the band back together!
Join us on Saturday, March 16th from noon to 2pm for a mobile bike repair and meet ‘n greet. We’ll be out in front of Three Rivers offering free minor repairs to bicycles and chatting about what makes Two Bikes so awesome!
Ye Olde Friday Night Bluff Ride
Ride Summary: Let’s ride bikes up to the Bluffs. We can drink some beverages and look at the water treatment plant. Then we’ll bomb back into town for a nightcap at Public House.
This’ll be a 21+ ride.
If you’ve never been up to the Bluffs…it’s one of the tougher climbs in town and the last bit is gravel, so be prepared to put some work in.
BRING LIGHTS.
Challenge Level: Party Pace but with a big sustain-ish climb.
Distance/Elevation: 6.8mi/578ft
Average Pace: 8.5-11.5 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Any bike that you feel comfortable mashing up a big hill and that can tackle a smidge of gravgnar.
Rider Expectations:
The climb up to the bluffs is tough…bluff tough. Be prepared to climb a hill.
This is technically a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road (gravel).
Locks recommended. Lights HEAVILY encouraged. Helmets required
Two Bikes x Mahalo Coffee Roaster: Ultimate Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: Two Bikes is teaming up with Mahalo Coffee Roasters to kick off our 2024 events schedule with a fab-brew-lous group ride and coffee tasting. To celebrate the partnership, Mahalo will be releasing a special Two Bikes blend and a custom camp mug.
The ride will meet at 9:30am at Partial Coffee & Wine for routine morning caffeination with wheels down at 10am. Then we’ll meander through North Knoxville to the base of Sharp’s Ridge. From there we’ll take the trails (a separate ‘road’ group will take Central/Bruhin) to the north side of Sharp’s where Treetop Coffee Shop will be waiting with their coffee truck! Afterwards we’ll bomb back into town and end at Mahalo Coffee Roasters in Market Square for post-ride coffee and snacks.
The first 25 riders will receive a bag of Mahalo x Two Bikes blend coffee and a limited edition camp mug.
Start Time/Location: 9:30am @ Partial Coffee & Wine (828 N. Broadway)
End Time/Location: 12:00pm @ Mahalo Coffee Roasters (513 Union Ave.)
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur
Distance/Elevation: 12 mi/850ft
Average Pace: 10-13mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Appropriate Bike: Gravel, Chubby Road, ATB, Hardtail MTB, Road
Rider Expectations:
Knoxville can be hilly and the climb up to Sharp’s Ridge is no joke. Expect moderate to difficult hills.
For folks not wanting to tackle the trails, a separate group will take Central/Bruhin to the mid-ride stop.
This is a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road.
Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required
Tour de Lights Pre-Party and Cookie Swap
Come pre-game for Tour de Lights with us! Starting at 3:30 we’ll be hosting a cookie swap and decoration party. There will be refreshments and cookies, of course.
At 5:00 we’ll ride as a group to the start of Tour de Lights at Marie Costa Plaza.
Cranksgiving
Five years, y'all. For five years, we've been doing Cranksgiving, delivering thousands of pounds of food to those in need and filling the chilly November streets with stoke.
After five years, we figure we can shake things up a bit, so there are a few things to keep in mind.
1) There will be trophies for the winners, but NO prizes. We figure this just streamlines the process. And plus we don't need to be goaded into charity with the promise of pretty baubles, right? But if *stuff* is your bag, then read on for how to get some sick *stuff*.
2) IMPORTANT! We are encouraging all participants to preregister HERE. When you preregister not only are you helping us get a handle on attendance, you'll also get first dibs on a limited edition t-shirt and poster. We may or may not have leftovers to sell day-of. But if you wanna secure a t-shirt and poster, you'll wanna preregister here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knoxvilles-5th-annual-cranksgiving-tickets-735502747517
Day-of registration opens at 1pm and the race starts at 2pm.
For more information and updates check out the FB event page.
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: Coffee Outside with coffee and donuts provided by Grayson Subaru!
This is a short ride from the shop to beneath the JFG sign. Bring your camping stove and coffee set up to brew a cup of coffee with your bike friends, or just a mug to sip on some of the coffee from Grayson Subaru.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 2.4 Miles
Elevation: 99 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: All bikes welcome
Apparel: Casual apparel. Think jeans, shirts, and sneakers.
Special notes: Bring everything you need to brew coffee with your bike friends.
Guest Ride: Daniel’s Birddog Ride
Ride Summary: Our last guest ride of the year belongs to the enigmatic Daniel. Follow Daniel, nay believe IN Daniel, as he leads us from the pontoon-ed banks of the Tennessee to the northern reaches of the First Ridge (AKA Sharp’s) to a most hallowed place, perhaps one of the last great dives on Earth: Our Place. Drink a beer and eat a bag of chili-cheese Fritos, then white-knuckle it back into town via some Sharp’s Ridge trails.
BRING LIGHTS AND A LOCK!!!
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur
Distance: 20.5 mi
Elevation: 1208ft
Average Pace: 11-13 mph
Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44874342
Minimum Bike Requirements: Almost 90% of this route is paved, but more than 10% IS NOT PAVED. Plan accordingly. A gravel bike or a road bike with larger tires (>32s) would be ideal. Your bike must also be equipped with lights, as we’ll be riding trails in the dark. BRING LIGHTS!
Apparel: Our Place has a strict dress code policy: run what ya brung.
Halloween Critical Mass
Ride Summary: It’s Halloween, so it’s time for our annual Cemetery Ride. Costumes heavily encouraged.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 5.7 miles
Elevation: 333 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: Almost any good working bike. Please bring lights and locks.
Apparel: A dang costume, dangit.
Special notes: A spooky leisure ride, ending at Crafty Downtown (6 Emory Pl.).
Two Bikes X MAAP Pentathlon
O B J E C T I V E :
Calling all under-bikers, alt-cyclists, and ramblin’ dirtbags.
The Two Bikes X MAAP Pentathlon is a day-long, mixed-surface, multi-disciplinary, ultra-hyphenated cycling convocation purpose-built to stress test the mental, physical and gluteal fortitude of its competitors.
25 miles. 5 dire challenges. Unstoppable possibilities for stuff.
R U L E S :
Riders will complete a 25 mile spiritual journey through Knoxville, TN, USA at a non-competitive pace. At certain points, riders will be given the chance to win raffle tickets by completing various challenges and/or answering life’s most burning questions.
At the end of the ride, raffle tickets will be drawn and the swag will flow.
R I D E R E X P E C T A T I O N S :
Each competitor is expected to respect and honor the Pentathlon and its traditions by coming prepared to the gathering.
Knoxville is a town of ups-and-downs in more ways than one. Be prepared to climb hills.
This is a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road.
Some stops will include adult beverages. Be prepared to hydrate and act responsibly.
Lights and locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required.
D I S C L A I M E R :
This is a 21+ ride. There will be opportunities to hurt yourself.
T E C H N I C A L D A T A
R O U T E : RidewithGPS File Download
D I S T A N C E : 25 U.S. Miles
E L E V A T I O N: 2,000+ U.S. Feet
O P T I M A L R I G : Gravel, Hardtail, Chubby Road
S K I L L L E V E L : Serious Amateur
S T A R T P O I N T : Two Bikes, Knoxville, TN, USA
E N D P O I N T : Elst Brewing, Knoxville, TN, USA
C H A L L E N G E S : ***classified***
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: Coffee Outside with coffee and donuts provided by Grayson Subaru!
This is a short ride from the shop to beneath the JFG sign. Bring your camping stove and coffee set up to brew a cup of coffee with your bike friends, or just a mug to sip on some of the coffee from Grayson Subaru.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 2.4 Miles
Elevation: 99 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: All bikes welcome
Apparel: Casual apparel. Think jeans, shirts, and sneakers.
Special notes: Bring everything you need to brew coffee with your bike friends.
The Tanh Ride
Ride Summary: There and Back Again, a Tanh Ride.
Challenge Level: Serious Amateur
Distance: 13.8 Miles
Elevation: 600 ft.
Average Pace: 10-13 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: All bikes welcome
Apparel: Casual apparel. Think jeans, shirts, and sneakers.
Special notes: Bring ample snacks and dress in layers that can be shed/added depending on the weather.
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: As we tentatively enter the fall season, we thought it would be nice to take a ride through the UTK campus, culminating at the UT Botanical Gardens. Looping back via the Neyland Greenway, this is a classic Knoxville ride with plenty of views.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 6.4 miles
Elevation: 303 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: Almost any good working bike.
Apparel: Casual, but dress to stay cool as this is a slightly longer route.
Special notes: A social leisure ride.
Friday Bluff Ride
Ride Summary: Let’s ride bikes up to the Bluffs. We can drink some beverages and look at the water treatment plant. Then we’ll bomb back into town for a nightcap at Public House.
This’ll be a 21+ ride.
If you’ve never been up to the Bluffs…it’s one of the tougher climbs in town and the last bit is gravel, so be prepared to put some work in.
BRING LIGHTS.
Challenge Level: Party Pace but with a big sustain-ish climb.
Distance: 6.8 miles out and back
Elevation: 578 ft
Average Pace: 8.5-11.5 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirement: Any bike that you feel comfortable mashing up a big hill and that can tackle a smidge of gravgnar.
Special Notes: Bring a lock and lights.
Annmarie Goes to the Fair Ride
Ride Summary: Summer is officially winding down and for some of us it can be a real bummer. But nothing takes the sting out of the shorter days than fried Oreos and demo derby. Annmarie will be leading a ride from the shop out to Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park. Once we get to the fair it’ll be choose-your-own-adventure until 8pm when we’ll regroup and head back to the shop. If you want to stay later than 8-ish you should, because you are your own god-master, but plan accordingly. Points of interest include livestock, a chili cook-off and a DEMOLITION DERBY.
Come prepared for this ride, ok. Fair admission is 12 BUCKS. They probably won’t let you bring your bike into the fair so bring a LOCK. And real talk…it’s not July anymore, it’ll get dark, so please please please bring LIGHTS. Earbuds for the derby are optional.
Challenge Level: Party Pace
Distance: 10.5 miles out and back
Elevation: 567 ft
Average Pace: 8.5-11.5 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirement: I’m trying real hard to think of a bike that would be inappropriate for this ride.
Special Notes: Bring a lock and lights and $12 for admission.
Coffee Outside
Ride Summary: Coffee Outside with coffee and donuts provided by Grayson Subaru!
This is a short ride from the shop to beneath the JFG sign. Bring your camping stove and coffee set up to brew a cup of coffee with your bike friends, or just a mug to sip on some of the coffee from Grayson Subaru.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 2.4 Miles
Elevation: 99 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: All bikes welcome
Apparel: Casual apparel. Think jeans, shirts, and sneakers.
Special notes: Bring everything you need to brew coffee with your bike friends.
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: This is a very special Critical Mass. For starters, this Critical Mass will be on a Saturday. We will be leaving the shop at 4:00pm sharp and taking a lovely stroll along the riverfront greenway. We’ll be taking a bevvie break at Ned McWherter before looping our way back via Volunteer Landing and ending at the 10th Annual Knox Asian Festival in World’s Fair Park to stuff our faces and maybe catch some sumo wrestling. We’ll be starting at the shop and ending in World’s Fair, so plan accordingly! If you can, don’t forget to pre-register for the festival for free here.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 4.5 miles
Elevation: 153 ft.
Average Pace: 6-8 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: Almost any good working bike.
Apparel: Casual.
Special notes: A social leisure ride.
Guest Ride: Noah’s Vintage MTB Ride
Ride Summary: Dust off that old klunker, throw on some neon and brush up on your best Missy Giove impression — we’re riding old bikes! Just like that 26er collecting dust in your basement we’re gonna take a spin along some of Knoxville’s often overlooked singletrack. Expect such antics as: SKID CONTEST, BUSHWHACKING, FOOTDOWN DERBY, and SWIMMING. Why would we do such a thing? Got to, this is America, man. We’ll be riding at a party pace with no folks left behind. Optional: Bring some swimwear and bevvys.
Challenge Level: Party Pace.
Distance: 9.8 mi.
Elevation: 727 ft. (74ft/mi)
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: In-lieu of a vintage mountain bike this is an appropriate route for a gravel / cyclocross bike and will require intermediate bike handling skills.
Apparel: Keep it casual. Bathing suits highly encouraged
Special notes: 21+
The Sophie Ride
Ride Summary: Alley Cat(s) Ride. We’ll be meandering through Knoxville neighborhoods, taking a gander at some of Knoxville’s most notorious (and adorable) feral cat colonies. It’s our opinion that these cats truly run these streets, and August is high season for feline shenanigans. Me-OW.
Challenge Level: Party Pace.
Distance: 9.2 mi.
Elevation: 493 ft.
Average Pace: 8-10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirements: All bikes welcome.
Apparel: Keep it casual. Cat themes welcome.
Special notes: Starting and ending at the shop. Beverages and merriment may be on the docket during and after.
Critical Mass
Ride Summary: A tried and true Tour de Downtown. A lil road, a lil greenway, a lot of fun.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 4.1 miles
Elevation: 231 ft.
Average Pace: 8—10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirement: Almost any bike in good working condition.
Apparel: Casual. Maybe a light sweater or rain jacket?
Special Notes: A social ride
Ramble Ride
Ride Summary: Hey ramblers, come out and ramble! We'll be headed up to Victor Ashe Park to explore the trails. Maybe we'll even take in some disc golf, so bring a disc if you're into slangin' bees.
Challenge Level: Casual Cyclist
Distance: 15.3 miles
Elevation: 957 ft. (62 ft/mi)
Average Pace: 10-13 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirement: Any bike that can navigate the road efficiently and climb hills comfortably. A beach cruiser isn't going to cut it. Wider tires would be nice as there may be some ultra-lite off-road side quests.
Apparel: The best clothes for Ramblin' are the ones that make you feel good. Cut-offs or kits? Flannels or wind shells? All of those work great!
Kid-ical Mass
Ride Summary: Calling all cargo bikes, tag-a-longs and trailers, this one is for the kiddos! Bring out your two-wheeled family haulers for a relaxing spin down to the World's Fair Park splash pad to cool off before heading back to Market Square for ice cream.
This is a short route on low traffic roads with a few hills, and any age child is welcome, but any child not on their parent's bike must be comfortable riding on public streets.
Challenge Level: Family Friendly
Distance: 2.1 miles
Elevation: 109 ft.
Average Pace: 8—10 mph
Link to Route: Ride with GPS
Minimum Bike Requirement: Almost any bike in good working condition.
Apparel: Casual, something you’ll stay cool in. Maybe a towel.
Special Notes: A social leisure ride.