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May 17, 10 a.m.
Get Outdoors Bike Ride
The first ride of the summer was a lot of fun, with more than 45 people participating. Bicyclists rode across the river on the new greenway alongside Alcoa Highway (cantilevered onto Buck Karnes bridge), and also used the new Second Creek Greenway connection from World's Fair Park to Neyland Greenway.
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Photos by Jon Gustin
June 28, 9 a.m.
Blooms and Bikes Ride
This ride will be held in conjunction with the Blooms Day Festival at UT Gardens. You’re encouraged to decorate yourself and/or your bicycle with a flower/plant theme. You can also attend Blooms Day afterward. Thanks to Team in Training for leading this ride! Meet at the parking lot for UT Gardens. (Located on Jacob Drive off Neyland Drive on the UT Agriculture Campus) The route will take us to Island Home Park, where we will enjoy free ice cream treats!
July 12, 9 a.m.
East Side Story
This is a repeat of the 2007 Neighborhood Bike Ride route, which some said was their favorite route ever! The 11-mile ride highlights the Parkridge, Holston Hills and Burlington neighborhoods, Chilhowee Park, Speedway Circle, and Knoxville Botanical Gardens. Thanks to Smoky Mountain Wheelmen for leading this ride. Meet at Ashley Nicole Dream Playground (Caswell Park), 620 Winona St.
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Photos by Dave Penegar
August 9, 9 a.m.,
Hunt for History
This ride reprised our Scavenger Hunt, which was very popular last year. This year's theme was local history in and around downtown.
Check out the fun from the 2007 series!
Helmets required. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Download a printable poster!
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