Guided Mountain Bike Tours in Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ
Guided Mountain Bike Tours in Arizona are especially awesome with nearly 300 miles of fun-in-the-sun trails running through the picturesque Sonoran Desert in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Guided Mountain Bike Tours in Arizona are especially awesome, with nearly 300 miles of fun-in-the-sun trails running through the picturesque Sonoran Desert in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Booking your Mountain Bike adventures with Wild Bunch Desert Guides gets you rolling on the right track to discovering the exotic beauty and enjoying all the amazing landscapes and incredibly varied terrain. Plus, every excursion is private – only you, your family or chosen group. We accommodate mountain biking groups of 25 or fewer. For groups of 10 or more please call us at 602-663-0842 to book. For smaller groups, please book online below.
New Private Bike Tour
Wild Bunch Desert Guides is proud to announce our new pavement-based Sonoran Explorin’ on 2 wheels bike tour.
(These are not E bikes)
Join our amazing Wild Bunch 5 star rated guides as we ride the paved trails along the Sonoran Desert at Apache Wash in North Phoenix. This is not a mountain bike trail tour or a road ride.
This tour will show off the beauty of our Sonoran Desert as well as provide some 360 views of North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Glendale and Phoenix as riders pass through beautiful cactus gardens and wildflowers all on paved trails.
The ride itself is a max distance of 11 miles on pavement and can be shortened if needed. The timing is 90 minutes of bike/desert education time.
All tours include snacks, water, and a professional guide for 3-4 hours of Mountain Biking (90 minutes for Sonoran Explorin). Families with kids receive a $15 discount per child 10-and-under. An adult must accompany children.
PRICESDO NOT include taxes, an online booking-system fee, and any gratuity decided upon by our guests.
TIPPING TIP: Same as any service industry workers, the best adventure travel tour guides typically earn a gratuity of 20-percent or more from their guests.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All we ask for is a credit card to hold the time and guide. We know minds and plans change. We offer a full refund up to 48 hours before the departure time of your tour. After that, 50-percent of the deposit is forfeited to help cover the costs of guides, as well as booking, bikes, and other equipment. Thank you for understanding. NOTE: Weather rarely works against outdoor plans in the “Valley of the Sun,” but should we have to cancel a tour to preserve the delicate balances in the desert, we will refund everything.
GROUP POLICY: For Groups of 10 or more please call us at 602-663-0842 to schedule, online booking is not available. A 20-percent gratuity will be added to the tour total. The group outings require extra planning and guides, so we ask that you confirm your group number 48 hours in advance. If things change last minute, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate, but Safety and Service will be our primary focus. Thanks for understanding!
NOTE: The pickup-and-drop-off transportation option for any adventure booking remains available. However, because of the heightened risk of COVID-19 exposure to our guests and guides from riding in a vehicle together, all guests are asked to consider selecting instead the booking option of meeting their guide at the trailhead. Detailed directions are provided to those guests selecting this option. Thank you for understanding and considering ahead of time this difficult but necessary safety precaution during this challenging time.
Early riser? Want to hike before our scheduled start times? Give us a call at 602-663-0842 and we'll try to accommodate you.
The Wild Bunch provides customized private Mountain Bike tours. Because we are a small, local mom-and-pop specialty shop, the Wild Bunch Desert Guides deliver a personal touch and countless extras you will not see from other Phoenix Mountain Bike tours. From the detailed follow-up in the booking process, to the drinks and special snacks provided during our adventure tours, guests are delighted to discover the homespun hospitality and personal care everyone craves when traveling.
Seeing the Sonoran Desert on two wheels is a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience when led by an expert guide who knows the twisting trails like the back of their hand. The Wild Bunch pathfinders know where those “can’t miss” landmarks can be found, so they are able to plan the perfect break time to stop and smell the proverbial roses. That is why guests on our guided Mountain Bike trips take those postcard-worthy pictures and maybe even safely hug or taste an iconic Cactus straight from Central Casting for an Old West film.
When led by an expert guide on Mountain Bike tours, there is no need to waste time looking down at a map and risk taking a wrong turn and missing the unforgettable scenery. Guests of the Wild Bunch Desert Guides get the full adrenaline-rushing experience while also safely navigating the desert with the aid of extremely knowledgeable and medically trained tour leaders.
The Phoenix Mountain Bike tours from Wild Bunch are specifically tailored with the fitness and skill levels of the guests in mind. If you have not been on a bike for a while, our guides can help you rediscover that talent. If you are a road cyclist or an intermediate or experienced mountain biker, we have you covered with varying degrees of challenges, too. The Wild Bunch also specializes in families, first-timers, and kids because many of our guides are trained Mountain Bike instructors who can teach beginners how to get rolling.
On our private guided Mountain Bike tours, our guides have lots of trail options to serve any level of rider while also juggling varying degrees of cyclists in each group.
Many of our past guests have discovered a love of the sport through one of our adventure tours and have quickly graduated to competitive racing, including a handful of state champions and podium finishers.
Varying fitness levels are a common challenge Wild Bunch is uniquely qualified to tackle, too. Our guides have many years and levels of experience on the Mountain Bike to show you a safe, fun, and fantastic time.
All the Wild Bunch Mountain Bike Adventures include use of a Marin Performance Hardtail Mountain Bike, helmet, and gloves. Equipment upgrades, such as a premium full-suspension bike, also are available for an additional fee on our guided Mountain Bike trips.
Wild Bunch works harder than the other Mountain Bike tours to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences every time to each of our guests. Instead of the well-worn, cookie-cutter corporate outings, Wild Bunch drills down on the details so every guest receives a private and extraordinary adventure.
The menu for our guided Mountain Bike trips includes half day (3-4 hour) or 1.5-hour (90 minute) tours, with a pickup/drop-off transportation option for either length. However, if you desire more time in the saddle a full-day combination of Mountain Biking and Hiking, please visit our “2X The Fun Tours” or simply inquire about us helping to fit your vision during the detailed booking follow-up.
The half-day Mountain Bike tours allow for more exploration time by you or your group, but the 90-minute Mountain Bike adventure is perfect to fit into packed travel itineraries or to accommodate business travelers needing to squeeze in a little playtime before getting back to work. Let's be honest, would you rather the "daily grind" be at work, our out enjoying a Phoenix or Scottsdale trail?
Solo riders receive extra special one-on-one attention from their guide while exploring the Sonoran Desert. Biking groups allow for quality family or friend time with the backdrop an unforgettable landscape.
The best part of both worlds? No one will be added to your private tour, whether booking solo or group Mountain Bike adventures. This is for you and your eyes only.
From flat ground to rugged terrain – Wild Bunch Desert Guides has you covered.
Got a pedal preference? No worries.
Need a lift? We can swing by and pick you up.
Have a large group outing or business retreat looking for a unique experience? Give us a call.
Are you celebrating a special milestone? We can provide a unique birthday or anniversary party on the desert trails.
Hoping to experience a breathtaking Arizona sunrise or sunset? Just ask and the Wild Bunch can work to make that happen! Start times vary through the year based on sunrise and sunset, but rides are available at half-day pricing.
Want to Mountain Bike with the family so the kids are not bored at the resort? The Wild Bunch loves riders of all ages. If they are old enough and able to ride a bike, bring them along! We look forward to the honor of working with children.
Bottom line? Leave all the worries to us when booking private Mountain Bike tours in Phoenix and Scottsdale!
Our guides all carry water, snacks, sunscreen, and first-aid essentials on all our adventure tours. The Mountain Biking pace and travel itinerary are completely tailored to the abilities and interests of you and/or your travel party. And the expert Wild Bunch Desert Guides know where all the best landmarks are and where lifetime memories are made.
Booking your Mountain Bike adventures with Wild Bunch Desert Guides gets you rolling on the right track to discovering the exotic beauty and enjoying all the amazing landscape and incredibly varied terrain. Plus, every excursion is private – only you, your family, or your chosen group. We accommodate mountain biking groups of 25 or less. Groups of 10 or more, please call us at 602-663-0842 to book. Smaller groups, please book online below.
Wild Bunch Desert Guides is proud to announce our new pavement-based Sonoran Explorin’ on 2 wheels bike tour.
(These are not E bikes)
Join our amazing Wild Bunch 5 star rated guides as we ride the paved trails along the Sonoran Desert at Apache Wash in North Phoenix. This is not a mountain bike trail tour or a road ride.
This tour will show off the beauty of our Sonoran Desert as well as provide some 360 views of North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Glendale and Phoenix as riders pass through beautiful cactus gardens and wildflowers all on paved trails.
The ride itself is a max distance of 11 miles on pavement and can be shortened if needed. The timing is 90 minutes of bike/desert education time.
All tours include snacks, water, and a professional guide for 3-4 hours of Mountain Biking (90 minutes for Sonoran Explorin). Families with kids receive a $15 discount per child 10-and-under. An adult must accompany children.
PRICESDO NOT include taxes, an online booking-system fee, and any gratuity decided upon by our guests.
TIPPING TIP: Same as any service industry workers, the best adventure travel tour guides typically earn a gratuity of 20-percent or more from their guests.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All we ask for is a credit card to hold the time and guide. We know minds and plans change. We offer a full refund up to 48 hours before the departure time of your tour. After that, 50-percent of the deposit is forfeited to help cover the costs of guides, as well as booking, bikes, and other equipment. Thank you for understanding. NOTE: Weather rarely works against outdoor plans in the “Valley of the Sun,” but should we have to cancel a tour to preserve the delicate balances in the desert, we will refund everything.
GROUP POLICY: For Groups of 10 or more please call us at 602-663-0842 to schedule, online booking is not available. A 20-percent gratuity will be added to the tour total. The group outings require extra planning and guides, so we ask that you confirm your group number 48 hours in advance. If things change last minute, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate, but Safety and Service will be our primary focus. Thanks for understanding!
NOTE: The pickup-and-drop-off transportation option for any adventure booking remains available. However, because of the heightened risk of COVID-19 exposure to our guests and guides from riding in a vehicle together, all guests are asked to consider selecting instead the booking option of meeting their guide at the trailhead. Detailed directions are provided to those guests selecting this option. Thank you for understanding and considering ahead of time this difficult but necessary safety precaution during this challenging time.
Early riser? Want to hike before our scheduled start times? Give us a call at 602-663-0842 and we'll try to accommodate you.
“March Madness” in Arizona means much more than the college national basketball tournament. The state always plays a part in “The Big Dance,” but other events such as Spring Break and Major League Baseball’s Spring Training also attract a glut of guests to The Valley of the Sun. Perfect for this time of year is our annual “Elite Eight” list of must-do Phoenix adventure tours for those visitors to dance about during their trip – whatever the reason may be.
During the pandemic, I drove a delivery truck to try and save my business. So, I found myself listening to a lot of radio to keep me company at that time. In particular, I gravitated to talk radio on KTAR-FM 92.3 here in the Valley of the Sun for the financial advice of The Dave Ramsey Show. One of the host’s main messages spoke to my plight at the time and has always resonated with me. “ALWAYS have a side hustle because you never know when you’re not going to have work,” Ramsey said, repeating this mantra at least once per hour. “If you’re able to find some side hustles here and there, when things inevitably dip, you’ll still maintain your sanity and continue paying your bills.” Even though I own a successful small business now – offering Phoenix hiking tours and Phoenix mountain bike tours with my Wild Bunch Desert Guides -- I still walk that talk. I even found a side hustle that turned out to be a lot of fun during Super Bowl week here in the desert.
The top two teams in the NFL square off Sunday in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium right here in my backyard in Glendale. However, with all due respect to the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the best team in Arizona this weekend can be found as usual in the Sonoran Desert showing visitors the best of the old Southwest. The Wild Bunch Desert Guides deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences on their championship-level Phoenix hiking tours and Phoenix mountain bike tours.