On Tuesday evening (5/19/2026) at 7pm bicyclists will assemble at the Founder's Park parking lot in Maryville Tennessee to roll-out for the annual Ride of Silence in memory of their friends, family, and associates killed or injured by motor vehicle operators. The Maryville Ride of Silence is one of over 300 rides that occur worldwide on the 3rd Wednesday of May each year.

The Maryville Ride of Silence is sponsored by The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation. The ride is open to all individuals interested in participating. Participants are asked to arrive at the parking lot by Founder's Park (aka Farmer's Market) by 6:30 pm with the ride departing promptly at 7pm. Helmets are required, front and rear lights are strongly recommended. Additional information about the ride can be obtained by contacting The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation @ (865) 309-5723.

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Bike to Market sponsored by Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation returns to the Maryville Farmers Market on May 2, 2026. Joining in the Market will be the Blount County Health Department. Come learn about the valuable services, clinics and education programming provided for our community.  

Those who bicycle to the Market will receive an in-store coupon from Cycology Bike Shop while supplies last. Youth helmets will be given to children while supplies last. Stop in to learn more about the work of the Foundation and its work to improve bicycling safety in Tennessee.

The booth opens at 8:30 am until sale out at the Maryville Farmers Market, Founders Square, 122 East Broadway in Downtown Maryville, TN. It is free. Support for the Bike to Market program includes the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, Blount Memorial Hospital, Cycology Bike Shop and the East TN Epilepsy Foundation.

Ride in from any of the Blount County Parks and Recreation parks using the fantastic greenway system. Enjoy the ride, purchase fresh foods and receive a $20 discount coupon from Cycology Bike Shop (while supplies last).

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The League’s Smart Cycling program is delivered nationally by over 2,000 League Cycling Instructors. The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation fulfills its mission to promote safe cycling by providing opportunities for Tennessee cyclists to become League Certified Instructors during its annual seminar weekend. Qualified candidates will learn how to deliver the League Smart Cycling Program and become credentialed instructors. The JCRF offers a limited number of scholarships to encourage TN communities to identify instructor-candidates with interest in development and promotion of local Smart Cycling Programs. Additional information about the League's LCI and Smart Cycling programs are available at Smart Cycling | League of American Bicyclists.

Persons interested in attending the 2025 LCI Seminar sponsored by JRCF must Register HERE with this link Red Bank/ Chattanooga TN 2025 LCI Seminar.

Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Course

September 27, 2025 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804

Free Course, Pre-registration Required

Register online:

Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Course

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Contact instructor Donna Dixon 865-803-4412 for course information and registration or e-mail Donna@jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org

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Perhaps you "just got back into riding" and that new E-bike has you on the greenway with the passion and enthusiasm you last experienced when you were a kid?

The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation offers a variety of League of American Cyclists developed bicycle instruction classes for persons at all levels of experience.  We offer Learn to Ride, Smart Cycling, and Group riding Classes.  All classes require a bicycle in working order, and a helmet.  

If you have never ridden, we have taught several adults and children how to ride. Our certified instructors can get you on wheels too!

If it has been a long time since you have been out on your bike, or you would like to gain more confidence in riding on the road, our Smart Cycling Class provides information on the laws, proper lane positioning, how to ride in traffic, crash avoidance, bike handling skills, and a short group ride.  Even if you are an experienced cyclist, there is information in this course you will find valuable.

Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cycling, through advocacy and education, as a safe and healthy form of recreation and transportation.  All our instructors are League of American Cyclist Certified.  Classes are free and supported through the "Share the Road" license plate. Donations, however, and donations are always welcome.  If interested contact us today at:

Donna Dixon donna@jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org 865-803-8887

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