Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation

12/08/2025

Proposals for the 2026 Community Grants program are being accepted through March 25, 2026. Local bicycle clubs, community bicycle programs, and other not for profit and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit proposals for projects that promote bicycling as a safe and healthy form of recreation and transportation. Projects originating at the grassroot community level have the highest probability of funding. Additional information can be found @

The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Challenge Grant Awards for the 2025 funding cycle

10/01/2025

University of Tennessee Bike Fair…
Spreading the information about Jeff Roth, the three feet law and bike safety.

05/20/2025

. The Ride of Silence Planned for Wednesday May 21 at 6:30 in Maryville will not be held. This is due to a City concert, the Ride of Silence is canceled due to safety concerns

The Event is a global event held at the same time and date so a reschedule isn't possible. Please share with other that may be planning to attend.

03/31/2025

05/02/2024

Join us for the Ride of Silence May 15.

09/25/2023

Two new LCIs. Instructed by Jay Snyder. We were intrigued by Tom Shattuck that showed up in the parking lot with his bicycle he built himself. It was fascinating!!

09/23/2023

LCI training and Jeff Roth Foundation board meeting weekend.

03/24/2023

Saturday, Saturday, April 15, 2023 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM. “Smart Bicycling Skills for Adults (16+),” presented by the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, using the League of American Bicyclist Smart Cycling Program. This course combines online instruction with parking lot and on-road practice of vehicular bicycling and crash avoidance principles.
The Course location: Outdoor Knoxville by Legacy Parks, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915
Whether you are a new bike rider or experienced this class can help with your confidence on your bike and with riding more safely. The Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation covers the registration cost, which includes a League of American Cyclist Quick Guide Booklet that outlines all of the information you need to ride safely and confidently. The class has 3 parts, a short classroom, followed by on the bike handling skills in the parking lot, and ending with a short ride in downtown Knoxville.

This class covers:
-basic bike & helmet fitting
-the most common types of bicycle crashes and how to avoid them
-basic traffic laws and rules of the road
-proper hand signals
-how to position yourself on the road
-how to handle intersections
-basic bike-handling drills
-short road ride in downtown Knoxville, TN

This class will improve bicycle handling skills and knowledge of how to ride safely.

All participants must have a bike in good working order with white front light and rear red light or reflector. Proper fitting bike helmets are required. A full water bottle is recommended.
For Smart Cycling Certification compete the online pre-course at
https://learn.bikeleague.org/p/smartcycling -product_tab_content. ​
Register for course online: https://www.tfaforms.com/4993817?event=a3d8Y000000SIkv before April 10, 2023 For more information contact: Jay Snyder/Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, [email protected], (865) 803-4412

The League's mission is to Build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. We strive to understand the demographics of Smart Cycling participants in order to support that mission and help us ensure that bike safety education is reaching all communities.

09/26/2022

Much appreciation to Jay Snyder and Jim Nicholson for their guidance this past weekend training a new class of LCIs.
Thanks to each of the participants for your effective presentations.