Lessons - Clinics - Adventure
The Sedona Mountain Bike Academy is a team of local certified coaches with a passion for riding. Whether it’s your first time on a mountain bike or you are an advanced rider, SMBA has an adventure for you.
Highest rated MTB experience in the Southwest
Personalized adventures & lesson plans designed on Sedona’s iconic trails. Let our local team customize your trip into something unforgettable.
Offering the ONLY discounted rates for a world class selection of rental bikes at Thunder Mountain Bikes
Level 3 PMBIA and Level 3 BICP Certified Instructors, the most experienced in the industry.
Book a SMBA instructor and experience the most rewarding way to ride Sedona’s red rock trails!
Academy Culture
SMBA Mission & Beliefs
Safe & Positive Learning Environment
Grassroots Community Development
Intentional Practice & Life Beyond the Bike
Trail & Environmental Stewardship
With over 350 miles of world-class singletrack, Sedona can feel overwhelming. Our certified instructors help you choose the right trails and turn your ride into a personalized adventure.
There is simply no better place to learn than Sedona. Check out what the media has to say. “Sedona, we discovered, is possibly one of the finest riding destinations in the country.” “A mountain bike Mecca” (Outside Magazine)
Experience Sedona as a local
Sedona Local Certified Instructors
Upcoming Events
Spring 2026 Clinics
• March 14 - Women’s Intro to Airtime
• March 15 - Women’s Technical Climbing
• March 21 - Cornering
• March 22 - Steep Descending & Drops
• March 29 - Technical Climbing
• April 5 - Maneuvers
• April 11 - Technical Climbing 201
• April 12 - Women’s Steep Descending & Drops
• April 19 - Women’s Jump Mini Clinic
SMBA Partners