Smoky Mountain Wheelmen upcoming events

Road Ride Edgemoor Baptist Church (Monday, April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Edgemoor Baptist Church, 330 Old Emory Rd, Clinton, TN 37716

When: Rides starts at 9:00 am

Route: Edgemr to Norris Dam, 48 miles, 3725' climbing (actual), with 2 Cat 4 climbs and some punch grades over 10%

Weather: 61 - 74 degrees, low wind, partly sunny/cloudy

Ride Leaders:

Jim Shannon - 865.531.3190

Tim Foust - 865.898.1225

Rich O'Connor - 561.436.8663

Notes: This is a new route, but some roads will be familiar. Don't miss this one.

Anyone starting out, but decides to change their route be sure to let a ride leader know.

Road Ride from Ijams (Saturday, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

As part of the Outlandish Adventure Festival at Ijams

Guided Road Ride

Saturday 5/2 - 9:00am

Price: FREE

Bring your own bike

Join the Smoky Mountain Wheelmen for a short but brisk bike ride along some classic South Knoxville roads. Expect beautiful scenery, rolling hills, challenging climbs and a good time.

The Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bike Club was established in 1973 as a nonprofit 501 C Organization to promote and encourage cycling in all its phases. Their mission is to make available to cyclists of all abilities, the opportunity to participate in appropriate year round cycling activities.

The Route: This ride will begin at Ijams quarry. The group ride will head south towards Burnett Creek Road, loop out east on Kimberlin Heights and Deaderick Road before heading back to Ijams along Sevierville Pike, Fordtown Road, and Burnett Creek again.

Link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54699617

Mileage: This bike ride will cover 15 miles roundtrip. All riders must be comfortable riding on public roads in a group at a reasonably fast pace (15 mph average). Even though many of the roads on the route are low traffic, riders must also be comfortable sharing the road with cars.

SMW table at Ijams Quarry Outlandish Festival (Saturday, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Smoky Mountain Wheelmen will be at Ijams Quarry, Table 21 from 8am to 5pm on May 2nd. We will be promoting the club and also Cherohala Challenge.

BRAT (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

"The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a nonprofit, fully supported six-day cycling tour hosted by Tennessee State Parks. September 12 - 17, 2026, riders will experience scenic backroads and welcoming communities while based at David Crockett State Park and Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

BRAT offers daily route options to fit a variety of goals and experience levels, with approximate distances of 35-mile routes, 50-mile routes, 100-mile routes. You can check out the sample routes here: Ride with GPS | Bike Route Planner and Cycling Navigation App

Rest stops are provided every 15-20 miles, and Tennessee State Park Rangers offer support throughout the week. Evenings at basecamp feature community gatherings, ranger-led programs, yoga, music, and more. BRAT is more than a ride - it's a week-long cycling experience that raises funds to support Tennessee State Parks, the Cumberland Trail, and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. Learn more or register at 2026 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee Online Registration"