A Mountain Bike Club for Fun and Friendship

East Valley’s Premier Mountain Biking Club

Santan Shredders is a mountain bike group that welcomes riders of all abilities. We believe the beauty of the San Tan Mountain trails should be open to everyone.

The Santan Shredders Mission

Santan Shredders is committed to creating, enhancing, and protecting quality mountain biking opportunities throughout Arizona by improving rider skill levels, organizing inclusive events, and promoting responsible and safe mountain biking practices that evolve and inspire our local riding community.

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Meet our Founder, Jim Jensen

Jim grew up on the family farm in Illinois surrounded by agriculture and small communities. During his youthful days, you would find him and his trusty, two-wheel horse, his BMX bike, galloping fast and jumping over hills of fertilizer and fresh-tilled farmland. His parents could never keep up with him even when the dinner bell clanged.

As Jim entered adulthood, he traded his bike for a four-wheeled adventure to the Valley of the Sun. He found himself immersed in the professional work-life where it wasn’t unusual to spend more time in the office than at home with his family. Jim took up mountain biking as part of a work-life balance experiment. Little did he know that he’d soon be a co-founder of a now 1,350 member mountain biking club in the East Valley: The SanTan Shredders.

His mission, at the time, was to help others experience the joys and the health benefits of zipping around the trails on a mountain bike. That mission became more focused when in 2016 death came knocking at his door. A true scare. The doctors credited his active lifestyle to keeping death away. However, they did discover he had a rare blood disorder they said would put an end to his biking days. Jim refused to give up his bike. Instead, he took a deep breath and he decided to take his biking to the next level; to earn a professional instructor certificate through BICP and ACA.

Nowadays, Jim and his club are passionately committed to creating, enhancing, and protecting quality mountain biking opportunities throughout Arizona by improving rider skill levels, organizing inclusive events, and promoting responsible and safe mountain biking practices that evolve and inspire his local riding community. 

You’ll find Jim and the SanTan Shredders on local East Valley trails and riding off, like kids, into the sunset.

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Join our Mountain Biking Meetup

We would love to see you on the trails this weekend! There is no cost to join our meetup group. Bring your bike, plenty of water, and a positive attitude to join us for the next ride.

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No Rider Left Behind

Our priorities are always fun and safety. We organize our riding groups by ability to prevent anyone from being left in the dust. As you gain more experience, your skills and confidence will grow.

Get Started with Santan Shredders

Are you looking for a mountain biking group in the East Valley region? Santan Shredders is ready to help with bike rentals, skills classes, and group rides. Find us on Facebook and join us on Meetup.

Our Sponsors

Our members receive discounts at local businesses like San Tan Bikes and Tactical Fitness.

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Have Questions?

Below Are Some Common Questions

The easiest way to connect with our group is by joining us on Meetup.

We hold regular rides on Wednesday evenings and on many weekends. Check our Meetup page to learn more.

Our primary trails are at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park, but we hold special events at other locations.

Every rider needs a safe, well-functioning bike and a helmet. We can rent bikes to people without equipment. You should also bring plenty of water and snacks to sustain you on longer rides.

Our riding leaders all have certification through BICP and ACA as well as first aid and CPR training. We group riders by ability and take regular breaks to check in and make certain no one gets left behind.

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