2026 Festival Schedule

2026 Schedule:

Stop by these booths to enter to win awesome prizes, get Fest-Only deals, and pick up sweet freebies all weekend long!

Wheel Fun Raffle	Support Sedona’s cycling community and get your chance to win big! Enter Wheel Fun's raffle for a shot at 3 huge prize packages while making a real impact. Every ticket helps fund local cycling initiatives and your support keeps the wheels turning! Prize #1: San Juan Huts - Bike Trip for Two, $200 Gift Card to Thunder Mountain Bikes, Canfield Pedals, and Adidas/Five Ten MTB Shoes Prize #2: 1 Night Stay for Two at The Ambiente Sedona, Strength Revolution Guide & PT Session from Chain Reaction, $300 Gift Card to Thunder Mountain Bikes, Canfield Pedals, and Adidas/Five Ten MTB Shoes Prize #3: Canfield Yelli Scream Frame, Industry Nine 1/1 Wheelset, MRP Lift V2 Custom Fork Dampers, Canfield Pedals, and Adidas/Five Ten MTB Shoes Tickets are on sale now at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-wheel-fun-raffle Drawing on Sat at 5:30 pm on the Main Stage. Must be present to win!
Neve, Moonspin, Party Shirt International, Allover, Twisted Spoke, and Jawnski	Scan the QR code at Neve, Moonspin, Party Shirt International, Allover, Twisted Spoke, or Jawnski and enter our daily raffle featuring prizes from six amazing brands. We’re drawing a winner every day at 4pm, you must be present to win! Enter once for the whole weekend and you’re automatically in for all three drawings. Each day’s winner is drawn from all entries received up to that point. Friday’s Prize Bundle - Drawing at Neve's Tent Twisted Spoke: Forbidden Frosting + Hydro Mix ($75 value) Neve: Variety Pack ($24.99 value) Party Shirt International: Stretch Tech Shirt ($59 value) Allover: Hat + Beanie ($56 value) Moonspin: Drift Shorts ($110 value) Jawnski: Flow Shirt ($75 value) Saturday’s Prize Bundle - Drawing at Moonspin's Tent Twisted Spoke: Forbidden Frosting + Hydro Mix ($75 value) Neve: Variety Pack ($24.99 value) Moonspin: Hemp Shorts ($88 value) Allover: Hat + Beanie ($56 value) Party Shirt International: Sun Hoodie ($70 value) Jawnski: Flow Shirt ($75 value) Sunday’s Prize Bundle - Drawing at Neve's Tent Twisted Spoke: Forbidden Frosting + Hydro Mix ($75 value) Neve: Variety Pack ($24.99 value) Moonspin: Drift Pant ($148 value) Allover: Overalls ($169 value) Party Shirt International: Bike Jersey ($59 value) Jawnski: Flow Shirt ($75 value) Total prize value: $1,339.97 Scan the QR code at any participating booth to enter. Must be present at 4pm to win.
Shimano	Shimano will be on site all weekend installing XT and XTR Di2 Drivetrains and XT and XTR complete brake kits!
Train To Ride	Get your body ready for another big day on the bike! We’ll have FREE soft-tissue therapy, plus rollers, therapy balls, bands, and other recovery tools to help loosen things up before a ride and get you moving again after. We’ll also be mixing up FREE Ryno Power hydration every day. So swing by, recover, hydrate, share your ride stories, and learn how to train smarter for more speed, more strength, and a better 2027 season. Ride hard. Recover right. Do it again tomorrow.
Coach Coyote	Free website for mountain bike coaches If you're a mountain bike coach, or you're thinking about coaching on the side or full time, CoachCoyote is where you run it. You get a free website with online booking, card payments, custom scheduling, couponing and student management. All in one tool. Clinics, group rides, private sessions, whatever you run. You set your own rates. No subscription, no setup fee. Just a small service fee when a student books. Stop by the CoachCoyote booth to get set up, sign up at https://coachcoyote.com/SedonaMTBFest, or email nick@coachcoyote.com and Nick will get you started.
Bikes Online	Fastest Blindfolded Tire Change Challenge - prizes and a big prize for fastest competitor! Held daily at the Bikes Online Booth.
Industry Nine	Stop by every day to demo the latest wheels from I9.
Leatt	Get a pair of 4.0 MTB Iriz Goggles free with any purchase $100+, all weekend while supplies last.
Canifeld	All weekend: The Bike That Started It All Come see the “Big Fat Fatty Fat,” the first bike Lance Canfield designed and built! Stop by the Canfield booth to check out a piece of mountain bike history and meet Lance and the team behind the bikes.
Canifeld	All weekend: Win Canfield Cash Stop by the Canfield booth and scan the QR code for a chance to win Canfield Cash toward a future purchase. No demo required, and you do not need to be present to win. Winners will be contacted by email after the event.
Julbo	Demo a pair of glasses for a few laps or a shuttle adventure. Experience the fastest photochromatic lenses in the business.
Continental	High Noon Tire Giveaway - Join Continental at noon each day of the festival to demystify the Continental MTB Tire line and WIN a pair of tires. You'll walk away an expert and with some new tread.
Ride the Earth	Stop by the Ride the Earth tent each day for glitter and enter to win a gift card to ride bikes in Costa Rica, Peru, Utah or Montana. Winners announced Sunday afternoon.
Atomic Outfitters	DIY Block Printing all weekend. Print your own wall art, cards, or stationary. Paper provided while supplies last
Stan's	Free Custom Hats! Stop by for a free custom Stan's hat. Choose form 4 different hats and 3 different patches to make your own custom hat. Friday: 2-4 Saturday: 1-3 Sunday: 11-12
Stan's	BikeCare Raffle - Enter to win a free Bike care package from Stan's. 2 winners a day all 3 days of the event.
Sedona Beer Co.	Bring your wrist band to Sedona beer co, or Basecamp and get 10% off your order.

Wednesday, November 4th

~~8:30 am - 12:30 pm~~

~~Dig Day with the US Forest Service and Specialized Soil Searching~~

Cancelled due to other trails needing more urgent attention!

Thursday, November 5th

12 pm – 6 pm

Registration and packet pickup at Thunder Mountain Bikes

Friday, November 6th

9 am	Festival Gates Open
9:30 am	Ride with a Local - Arturo Saldano Intermediate ride – approx. 2 hrs - Jordan/Javelina Meet at the VVCC Booth.
10 am	First Shuttle Leaves
10 am	Flagstaff Lady Shredders Ladies Group Ride Led by Mallory Staloch! Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate all ladies’ ride.
10 am	Join Jeff Lenosky - Trail Boss for a fun NO DROP ride. We will stop and session some tricky sections of trail and discuss ways to improve your skills! Must have a festival pass. Sign up HERE!
10 am	Trail First-Aid and how to Aid aMTB on the Trail From injuries and falls to unexpected emergencies, join Hannah Lutz, BSN, RN to learn how to stay calm, assess the situation, build a useful first aid kit, and how to get help when you are on the trail. You do not have to be an expert, you just have to be prepared. Added bonus: Would you know what to do when you come across an adaptive MTB rider that needs help on the trail? Let's talk about it! Meet at Shredly.
10 am	Specialized led ride with Cody Kelley and Porsha Murdock Meet at the Specialized booth for an Intermediate/Advanced ride on Tea Cup, Jordan, and Javelina. RSVP here!
11 am	Shimano Women’s Only MTB Ride with Jill Kintner Join Olympic medalist and multi-time World Champion Jill Kintner for a fun, all-levels, no-drop, 1.5-hour ride with expert trail tips. Try a Shimano demo bike featuring XTR Di2 shifting and the latest XTR brakes. Includes Shimano swag. Sign up at the Shimano booth before the ride—first come, first served; space is limited. Meet at the booth 10 minutes early.
11 am	Send It Without the Sufferfest Knees hurting? Back & shoulders cooked? Feeling wrecked after long rides? Yea, we've all been there but don't worry, SHREDLY's gotchu! Join Miranda Lyle, strength and performance coach for mountain bikers, to learn how simple strength, stability, and recovery work off the bike can help you ride stronger, recover better, and handle more time on the trail without biking yourself into the ground. You’ll leave with practical exercises to use off the trail and a simple recovery routine to support your riding. Meet at Shredly.
12 pm	Join Sedona local, Cameron Wylde, for some of Sedona's most scenic, fun, and flowy singletrack. Trails will include Girdner, Outer Limits, and Skywalker. Expect mostly fast intermediate trails, with some tech and brief exposure. This loop is about 20 miles, with approximately 1,700 feet of climbing. As is typical for Sedona, climbing is often punchy, so this is a physically demanding ride. We will need to maintain a steady, advanced-level pace to complete the full loop. Plan for about 3 hours of moving time, and pack plenty of water and snacks. Meet and sign in at the VVCC tent by the Main Stage at least 10 minutes before ride time. Limited to 10 riders.
1 pm	Beer Garden Opens!
1 pm	Ride with MTB Viral Sensation - Jeff Jackson Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate ride.
1 pm	Hydration for the Trail: How Much Water and Sodium Do You Actually Need? Join Abby, the RD, a sports nutritionist who will break down hydration specifically for cyclists. You'll learn how heat, altitude, ride duration, and your individual sweat rate affect fluid and sodium needs; how to estimate how much you should carry; and how to recognize when you're falling behind—or drinking more than you need. We'll also cover electrolyte products, common hydration mistakes, and how hydration fits together with fueling during longer rides. You'll leave with a simple framework for building your own hydration plan for everything from a quick trail ride to an all-day adventure. Meet at Shredly.
1 pm	Ride with a Local – Dan Giroux Advanced ride – approx. 2 hrs – Brewer/Hogs - Meet at the VVCC Booth
1:00 – 3:00 pm	Santa Pachita on the Main Stage
2 pm	Ride with a Ranger! Your chance to ride with a real Forest Service Ranger! Meet at the Forest Service booth at least 10 minutes before ride time for a fun, Intermediate ride for 1.5-2 hours close to the event venue.
2 pm	Shimano Skills Ride with Jill Kintner, Jeff “Trail Boss” Lenosky & Bryn Atkinson Build your skills with Olympic medalist Jill Kintner, YouTube star Jeff “Trail Boss” Lenosky, and rider favorite and cornering master Bryn Atkinson. This 1.5–2-hour session combines focused skills practice with trail riding. Try a Shimano demo bike featuring XTR Di2 shifting and the latest XTR brakes. Includes Shimano swag and a chance to win a Lazer trail helmet. Sign up at the Shimano booth before the ride—first come, first served; space is limited. Meet at the booth 10 minutes early.
2 pm	Last Trail Shuttle Departs
3 pm	Atomic Outfitters - Free Post ride Pickles/Shots daily!
3:30 – 5:30 pm	Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts on the Main Stage
4 pm	Join Wolftooth, Santa Cruz, Leatt, and Kenda for a happy hour! Share a few free beverages, chat with the brands about their exciting lineups of products, and have a chance to win some awesome prizes. Meet at the Wolftooth booth.
4 pm	Stan's Booth - OnTap Happy Hour Join us for a complimentary Happy Hour Drink from our OnTap system.
4:30 pm	Footdown at the TASCO Tent
5 pm	Last Return Shuttle to the Expo area
6 pm	Night Ride with Outbound Lighting, REEB, and i9 Meet up at the REEB booth at least 10 mins prior to ride time, then head back for a Grill n' Chill after-ride refresh. Lights provided by Outbound Lighting, and this is an intermediate ride.
6:30 pm	Freehub PRESENTS A night of film celebrating some of the leading cinematography and storytelling in mountain biking. Freehub PRESENTS is a collection of films from some of the best in the business and new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big-screen experience. Get your tickets HERE! Showing @ 6:30 pm at the Mary D Fisher Theater.
7 pm	Expo is closed and all cars need to be off parking fields.
8:30 pm	Freehub PRESENTS A night of film celebrating some of the leading cinematography and storytelling in mountain biking. Freehub PRESENTS is a collection of films from some of the best in the business and new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big-screen experience. Get your tickets HERE! Showing @ 8:30 pm at the Mary D Fisher Theater.

Saturday, November 7th

9 am	Festival Gates Open
10 am	First Shuttle Leaves
10 am	Good Times Group Ride with Tyler McCaul & Braydon Bringhurst Meet at the Fasthouse booth for the “Good Times” group ride. Nothing too serious, just good times on the trail, a little bit of speed and style, and Good Times back at camp. The FH Crew will also have some goodies for the ride participants, so get there early!
10 am	Join Mallory and Vicki from ETX Racing for an Intermediate Ladies Ride Meet at the EXT Racing tent for a ride on Andante and Chimney Rock trails. Post ride bevy's provided for participants!
10 am	Ride with a Sedona Local – Arturo Sald (English/Spanish) Group Ride Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate ride / Arturo Sald - Conduzca con un guia local de Sedona. Nos vemos en la tienda Trail Manos – este es una montada intermedia.
10 am	Join Jeff Lenosky - Trail Boss for a fun NO DROP ride. We will stop and session some tricky sections of trail and discuss ways to improve your skills! Must have a festival pass. Sign up HERE!
10 am	Hydration for the Trail: How Much Water and Sodium Do You Actually Need? Join Abby, the RD, a sports nutritionist who will break down hydration specifically for cyclists. You'll learn how heat, altitude, ride duration, and your individual sweat rate affect fluid and sodium needs; how to estimate how much you should carry; and how to recognize when you're falling behind—or drinking more than you need. We'll also cover electrolyte products, common hydration mistakes, and how hydration fits together with fueling during longer rides. You'll leave with a simple framework for building your own hydration plan for everything from a quick trail ride to an all-day adventure. Meet at Shredly.
10 am	Group ride with Mo and Hannah (Awesome MTB) / Thunder Mountain Bikes! All Skill levels welcome, lots of Pit Viper Giveaways and more! Meet at the Thunder Mountain Bikes booth.
10 am	Specialized led ride with Cody Kelley and Porsha Murdock Meet at the Specialized booth for a Intermediate/Advanced ride on Tea Cup, Jordan, and Javelina. RSVP here!
11:30 am	Trail First-Aid and how to Aid aMTB on the Trail From injuries and falls to unexpected emergencies, join Hannah Lutz, BSN, RN to learn how to stay calm, assess the situation, build a useful first aid kit, and how to get help when you are on the trail. You do not have to be an expert, you just have to be prepared. Added bonus: Would you know what to do when you come across an adaptive MTB rider that needs help on the trail? Let's talk about it! Meet at Shredly.
12 pm	Mountain Biking Life - 90 min ride from the fest to Adobe Jack area. NO drop; beginner and intermediate riders. Led by Phx MTB Coach - Danny "The Destroyer" Vazquez. Those on the group ride get a big discount on any purchase!
12 pm	Track Stand Contest @ Zalt Prizes and swag for the winners!
1 pm	Beer Garden Opens!
1 pm	Ride with Local Arizona Legend Rob Drew Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate ride
1 pm	Ride with a Local - Tracy Randall and Pam Milavec Women's ride, approx. 2 hrs on Adobe Jack trails. Meet at the VVCC Booth.
1 pm	Send It Without the Sufferfest Knees hurting? Back & shoulders cooked? Feeling wrecked after long rides? Yea, we've all been there but don't worry, SHREDLY's gotchu! Join Miranda Lyle, strength and performance coach for mountain bikers, to learn how simple strength, stability, and recovery work off the bike can help you ride stronger, recover better, and handle more time on the trail without biking yourself into the ground. You’ll leave with practical exercises to use off the trail and a simple recovery routine to support your riding. Meet at Shredly.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	The Originals: A Reel Big Fish Cover Band on the Main Stage.
2 pm	Ride with a Ranger! Your chance to ride with a real Forest Service Ranger! Meet at the Forest Service booth at least 10 minutes before ride time for a fun, Intermediate ride for 1.5-2 hours close to the event venue.
2 pm	Shimano “Priority” Shuttle MTB Ride with Jeff Lenosky & Bryn Atkinson Join Jeff “Trail Boss” Lenosky and Bryn Atkinson for a shuttle-assisted ride through Carroll Canyon and back to the festival. Intermediate-plus ride with advanced sections; not suitable for beginners. Try a Shimano demo bike featuring XTR Di2 shifting and the latest XTR brakes. Includes Shimano swag, and one lucky rider will win a Lazer trail helmet. Reserve your shuttle seat at the Shimano booth before the ride—first come, first served; space is limited. Meet at the booth 15 minutes early.
2 pm	Last Shuttle Departs
3 pm	Atomic Outfitters - Free Post ride Pickles/Shots daily!
3 pm	Norco Happy Hour Come by for a free Ska beer on the house and check out the latest deals on this years bikes.
3:30 pm	Balance the Gnar Meet at Terra Gnar booth.
3:30 pm	Club Ride Apparel x Athletic Brewing Happy Hour Come get a free Athletic NA beer at the Club Ride Apparel Tent! Other free beverages available too.
3:30 - 5:30 pm	Futurist on the Main Stage
4 pm	EXT Racing Happy Hour Chat suspension and chill with at the EXT Racing Shox booth.
4 pm	Happy Hour + Bike Travel Workshop hosted by Ride the Earth and Moonspin Curious about traveling with your bike? Join us for Happy hour + Demo Workshop about what it’s like (and how to pack) for international travel with your bike. We’ll show a quick demo of how to pack a bike in a bike bag for air travel, and then open the floor to an interactive Q&A about what you need to go on a bike vacation, how to pack, what to bring, and what to wear. Meeting Point: Ride the Earth tent Perks: Moonspin & RTE Giveaways + cold brews and bevys
4 pm	Stan's Booth - OnTap Happy Hour Join us for a complimentary Happy Hour Drink from our OnTap system.
4:30 pm	Sedona MTB Festival Bunny Hop Competition Hosted by Thunder Mountain Bikes Enter the competition by registering at the SMBA booth or join in the crowd to boogie down as we curate one of the biggest parties of the Sedona MTB Festival fresh music, rowdy crowds, over-the-top hosts, and even our own SMBA judging panel. It's an event you don't want to miss. Must have a pass to participate.
5 pm	Last Return Shuttle to the Expo area
5:30 pm	2026 Festival Raffle Drawing benefitting Wheel Fun Grab your tickets and be at the Main Stage to see if you've won on of the epic prizes in the Wheel Fun Raffle!
7 pm	Expo is closed and all cars need to be off parking fields.
7:30 pm – Close	Freehub x Sedona MTB Festival Bourbon & Bluegrass Party at Redwall Distillery Freehub Magazine and the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival are excited to host a night of revelry celebrating the culture of mountain biking, bluegrass and craft cocktails at the Redwall Distillery. Join the Freehub and Sedona MTB Fest crews for an evening of friends, bourbon and the musical stylings of Banjo Joe & Danielle. Drink specials and food trucks available. All Ages / Free Entry Parking is very limited, please ride your bike, carpool or take public transportation if possible.

Sunday, November 8th

9 am	Festival Gates Open
9:30 am	Women’s Chat: Tackling Common Bike Pain Have a lingering ache or injury question? Join Jessie Duppler from Chain Reaction Physical Therapy (Arizona’s leading MTB-specific PT) for an informative and approachable discussion on injury prevention and care.
10 am	First Shuttle Leaves
10 am	Expeditionary Veterans Association – Veterans Honor Ride A special Veterans Day tribute honoring those who have served our country. Difficulty: Intermediate, no-drop ride. - Who: Veterans, active-duty military, and civilian supporters - Purpose: Come show your support for our mountain biking veterans while celebrating camaraderie, community, and the healing power of riding. Meet in the Shuttle area 15 mins before ride starts.
10 am	Ride with MTB Adventurer - Patrick White Group Ride. Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate ride.
10 am	Join Jeff Lenosky - Trail Boss for a fun NO DROP ride. We will stop and session some tricky sections of trail and discuss ways to improve your skills! Must have a festival pass. Sign up HERE!
10 am	Shimano Women’s Only MTB Ride with Jill Kintner Join Olympic medalist and multi-time World Champion Jill Kintner for a fun, all-levels, no-drop, 1.5-hour ride with expert trail tips. Try a Shimano demo bike featuring XTR Di2 shifting and the latest XTR brakes. Includes Shimano swag. Sign up at the Shimano booth before the ride—first come, first served; space is limited. Meet at the booth 10 minutes early.
10 am	Specialized led Ladies ride Porsha Murdock Meet at the Specialized booth for a Intermediate/Advanced ride on Tea Cup, Jordan, and Javelina. RSVP here!
10:15 am	Women’s Group Ride with Arizona MTB Academy, Women’s MTB Network, and Flagstaff Lady Shredders Join SMBA/AMBA, Women’s MTB Network, and the Flagstaff Lady Shredders for an inclusive group ride. Intermediate riders and above are welcome. Multiple route options will be available throughout the Soldier Pass trail network. Followed up by bevy's together - arrive early for Sedonuts!
1 pm	Beer Garden Opens!
1 pm	Talk Gnarly To Me Podcast All Ladies Group Ride Led by Stephanie McMillan and Julia Biddle. Meet at the Trail Manos tent – this is an intermediate/advanced all ladies ride
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Invincible Grins on the main stage
2 pm	Last Demo Bike Goes Out
2 pm	Last Shuttle Departs
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Local Honey on the Main Stage
4:30 pm	Last Return Shuttle to the Expo area
6 pm	Festival Wraps Up