This year, the Neighborhood Bike Ride will mark its 10th annual ride on Saturday, October 2. As a nod to the first Neighborhood Bike Ride, this year's route will include a portion of 4th & Gill as well as Old North, Parkridge, Old City and Mechanicsville.

Free bike safety checks start at 9 a.m. and the ride leaves at 10 a.m.

Riders should meet at the corner of Central Street and Baxter Avenue. The ride will return just in time for participants to enjoy the Happy Hollerpalooza festival.

This beginner, family-friendly ride is less than 12 miles long. All ages and skill levels are welcome and helmets are required.

Free parking is available at the Knox Central Building, 1000 N. Central Street.

The Neighborhood Bike Ride is sponsored by the City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program.

More information is available at www.knoxtrans.org or by calling 865-215-3815.

Neighborhood Bike Route:

Start at Baxter Ave.
Right on Central
Right on Oklahoma
Right on Glenwood
Right on 6th Ave.
Left on Washington
Right on Cherry
Right on 5th Ave
Right on Bertrand
Left on Woodbine
Cross Winonoa to pavilion for Rest Stop
Leave pavilion on greenway to Willow St.
Left on Willow
Right on Central
Left on 5th Ave
Left on Arthur
Left on McGhee
Right on Clark
Right on Tulip
Left on Arthur
Right on Hannah
Right on Deadrick
Left on Boyd St
Right on University
Right on Bernard
Right on Tyson
Cross Broadway to Emory Place
Left on Central
End at Baxter