Skill Clinics
Friday March 14, 2025
Hogs and Brewer Trail Clinic: 8:30am-11:30am
Advanced-Expert clinic riding and sessioning some of the most iconic trails in the US. These trails have it all: steep chunky descents, slickrock rolls, techy climbing, classic Sedona exposure and more. Join our team for some of the best sections of trail we have in our backyard. (Link for more information – Hogs and Brewer Clinic)
Technical Toolkit for Beginners: 9:30am-12:30pm
Looking to get a solid foundation of skills for the weekend? Learn from the highest rated coaching staff in the Southwest to level up and ride with confidence all weekend! (Link for more information – Technical Toolkit for Beginners Clinic)
Women’s Steep Descending, Drops, & Dynamic Riding: 10:00am-3:30pm *Catered Lunch Included*
Calling all ladies! Looking to ride some of Sedona’s iconic terrain and have more fun on your bike? This clinic will focus on increasing your confidence with downhill technique, trail skills and bike park skills. Learn from our team of legendary female instructors with a morning session at the bike park, catered lunch, and afternoon trail session! Pair with our Women’s Technical Climbing Clinic on Saturday(3-9-24) for the ultimate Sedona MTB Festival experience. (Link for more information – Women’s Steep Descending, Drops & Dynamic Riding Clinic)
Technical Toolkit for Intermediate & Advanced Riders: 1:00pm-4:00pm
SMBA's Technical Toolkit clinic takes a deeper look into the Academy’s most up-to-date progressive MTB skills. Join our team for this essential Sedona toolkit! (Link for more information – Technical Toolkit Clinic)
Bunny Hops and Manuals Clinic: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Prep yourself for the festival bunny hop competition or add height and proper technique to this challenging skill. Manuals are also included to round out this action packed clinic! (Link for more information – Bunny Hop and Manuals Clinic)
SMBA Happy Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pm
No clinic required! Come meet and greet with the SMBA team and chat about your 2025 adventures. We would love to get to know you and talk all things on and off the bike. Booked a weekend clinic? Come check in with any questions and share a beverage with your instructor.
Saturday March 15, 2025
Local Loops Trail Clinic: 9:30am-12:30pm
Iconic trail rides created by our team of local certified instructors. Session challenging features, open up alternative lines, and learn from the highest-rated coaching experience in the Southwest. Light Intermediate/Intermediate & Strong Intermediate/Advanced Mini Clinics Available
(Link for more information – SMBA Local Loops)
Women’s Technical Climbing: 9:30am-12:30pm
Are you looking to level up your technical climbing skills in beautiful Sedona, AZ? Sign up for this fun and effective clinic that will leave riders with a new toolkit of skills and unforgettable Sedona rides! Learn from the Southwest’s highest rated female instructors with a 1 hour climbing skills session at the bike park and a 2 hour on trail session. Pair with our Women’s Steep Descending, Drops and Dynamic Riding on Friday or Women’s Cornering Saturday afternoon for the ultimate Sedona MTB Festival experience. (Link for more information – Women’s Technical Climbing Clinic)
Braydon Bringhurst MTB Mindset Presentation Sponsored by (Sedona MTB Academy/SRAM/Smith/Canyon):
Time and Location TBA
You might recognize Braydon as the featured rider from the incredible documentary 8600ft. Braydon is also a national champion in freestyle skiing, a national champion in BMX and one of mountain biking’s most captivating athletes. Braydon is setting a new standard in the industry with his mindset coaching and unique approach to skill development. Join us at the Festival Mainstage to get an in-depth look into Braydon’s mindset approach. Grab some lunch and get ready for the Q&A session after his presentation!
Braydon Bringhurst Skills Clinic & Trail Ride: 12:00pm-2:00pm Sponsored by (Sedona MTB Academy/SRAM/Smith/Canyon)
Level up your MTB skills and spend some time on trail with one of our all time favorite professional riders, Braydon Bringhurst. Braydon is also an incredible freestyle rider, cornering guru and coaching inspiration. Dive deep into Braydon’s take on modern day body position, progressive cornering technique, and essential MTB skills with this 2 hour clinic partnered with the Sedona MTB Academy! (Link for more information – Braydon Bringhurst Skills Clinic)
Women’s Cornering Clinic: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Are you ready to take your cornering skills to the next level? Sign up for this fun and effective clinic that will leave riders with a new toolkit of skills and unforgettable Sedona rides! Learn from the Southwest’s highest rated female instructors with a 1 hour cornering session at the bike park, and a 2 hour trail session. Pair with our Women’s Steep Descending, Drops and Dynamic Riding on Friday or the Women’s Technical Climbing Clinic on Saturday morning for the ultimate Sedona MTB Festival experience. (Link for more information – Women’s Cornering Clinic)
Wheelie Clinic: 2:00pm-3:30pm
A fun and inspiring clinic covering the functional uses of the Wheelie, as well as adding style to your ride! (Link for more information – SMBA Wheelie Clinic)
Sedona MTB Festival Bunny Hop Competition Hosted by Thunder Mountain Bikes: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Enter the competition by registering at our booth or join in the crowd to boogie down as we curate one of the biggest parties of the Sedona MTB Festival. A free keg is provided from the festival with 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.
Sunday March 16, 2025
Shred The Red Youth MTB Clinics: 10:00am-12:00pm
Looking for something for the kiddos? Don't miss SMBA's Shred The Red Youth Clinic targeted to ages 8-14. Advanced-beginner and intermediate rider options. Skills, bike park, and trail rides all under supervision from our certified instructor team. Schwag bags and adventure guaranteed for all riders! (Link for more information – Youth MTB Clinics)
Women’s Fix A Flat Clinic: 10:15am-10:45pm
Join SMBA instructor Amaryth Gass for this fun and informative free event! Learn some basic mechanical skills, mingle with other like minded ladies and enjoy some of the best donuts in town from Sedonuts!
Ladies Ride with Women’s MTB Network and Flagstaff Lady Shredders: 11:00am-1:00pm
Join SMBA instructors, Women’s MTB Network and the Flagstaff Lady Shredders for a social ride. Intermediate riders and above are welcome to attend as this crew will be riding in the Soldier Pass Trail Network.