Cycling News
Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Courses (2026)
The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is offering Smart Cycling instruction in Knoxville TN on these dates in 2026.
July 25, 2026
Register now for the July 2026 course
2026 League Cycling Instructor Seminar
The JRCF 2026 League Cycling Instructor Seminar at "Safety City" Knoxville TN has been scheduled for September 11-13, 2026 and is open for registration
2026 Community Grants Awarded
The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Challenge Grant Awards for the 2026 funding cycle
2026 Ride of Silence (5/19/26 @ 7pm)
The 2026 Ride of Silence scheduled for May 19, 2026. We will organize and ride from the parking lot at Founder's Park (aka Farmer's Mkt). Please arrive by 6:30 pm to get your bike ready as we will depart the parking lot precisely at 7pm with police escort with the bell-chime from the tower. Additional information can be found under events.
Bike to Market, Maryville TN (May 2, 2026)
Bike to Market sponsored by Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation returns to the Maryville Farmers Market on May, 2, 2026. Visit our tent to learn more about the work of the Foundation and its work to improve bicycling safety in Tennessee.
Middle TN Veloteers Promote STR License Plate
Our friend Bill Anderson and the Middle TN Veloteers promoted the STR license plate recently in the Bike Ride across Wilson County @ the TN State Fair and The Elk River Valley 100 during the Labor Day Weekend. Thanks for your Efforts. Ride Fast, Live Slow and always keep the rubber side down.
The League of American Bicyclists Instructor Certification Seminar Knoxville TN (Sept 2026)
September 11-13, 2026
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 provides discounted registration to Tennessee residents to encourage and support communities to identify instructor-candidates with interest in development and promotion of local Smart Cycling Programs. Discounted registration is funded through the "Share the Road " license plate.
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 2026 LCI Seminar sponsored by JRCF must with this link Knoxville TN 2026 LCI Seminar.
Successful completion of the Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101 course is required before registering.
Courses are available at a number of locations.
Click here to search for a Smart Cycling class near you.
Site Facilitator: Lindsey Kimble (lindsey.kimble@bikewalktn.org)
Candidates are responsible for their own travel, housing, and meals.
Location Information: TBD
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