The city boasts 65 miles of greenways trails, as well as a 12.5-loop trail for mountain biking in the heart of South Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. The new app comes at a time when Knoxville is actively promoting its cycling trails. In addition to benefitting local residents, the My City Bikes-Knoxville app will be a tool to attract and guide visitors to the city's natural beauty and outdoor attractions. The app created by My City Bikes and the YMCA of East Tennessee will be available to download from the iTunes and Google Play pall stores on April 15.Īccording to the Center for Disease Control's risk factor surveillance system, 34 percent of metro Knoxville adults are overweight, and another 30 percent are obese. "Whether biking to and from the workplace, or trying out a mountain biking trail to mix up a gym routine, understanding how and where to bike safely gives people the information they need to take advantage of a common sense solution to living well," Wallace said. Gabriel Wallace, director of My City Bikes, said the YMCA of East Tennessee's dedication to preventive health strategies to avoid serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease makes the partnership a good fit.
The organization partners with community-based programs in each city, and Knoxville is one of the first cities where My City Bikes is working with a YMCA. The "official guide to beginner biking in Knoxville" also will include a list of local bike shops that cater to beginner cyclists, as well as basic bike maintenance tips.įounded in 2010, My City Bikes promotes cycling to entry-level riders in over 300 communities in three countries.
My City Bikes will provide free mobile and web content to help Knoxville residents discover the best places to cycle safely around town. A national public health alliance that promotes cycling has teamed up with YMCA of East Tennessee to make things easier for beginner cyclists in Knoxville.
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