Founded in 1993, SMBA is the longest running, independent, non-profit junior mountain bike program in Colorado.  For over 30 years, SMBA has introduced young riders to the exhilaration and adventure of mountain biking.  Through daily riding challenges, epic singletrack, team camaraderie, and lots of time on the trail, riders learn the skills to master any trail, become stewards of the land, ambassadors of the sport, and develop a lifelong love of mountain biking. 

SMBA is also a part of the Lake Eldora Race Team (LERT), our parent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Although, originally named for the Eldora Resort, which opened under the name Lake Eldora, The Lake Eldora Race Team was and remains an independent organization.  LERT was formed in 1975 to support local interest in ski racing and provide a team centered racing experience for those who love to ski.   In the mid 90’s, LERT became a more formal entity providing ski racing programs to young skiers on the Front Range.  Professional coaching staff and a director of operations developed highly focused programs.  As LERT evolved through the decades it introduced programming for every season, including, skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.  LERT is now the parent company of Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) and Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club (EMSC).

Our sister program, EMSC has emerged as a top team and program in the Rocky Mountain Division.  There are ski and snowboard racing, freeride/freestyle ski and snowboard, and all mountain programs offered.  All these programs are built to introduce kids and young adults to the competitive world of skiing and snowboarding.  EMSC offers an array of programs to a diverse group of athletes with a wide range of ability.  Many of our SMBA coaches and athletes also participate in EMSC programs in the winter. 

Today, LERT  (SMBA & EMSC) holds fundraising events, has a team of talented directors, and coaches with years of cycling, skiing, and snowboarding experience to head a series of formal programs.  Through a range of fundraising events and generous donors and sponsors, LERT takes pride in creating opportunities for all kids no matter their financial background to experience these amazing sports.  In sports that have economic barriers, LERT’s approach is to offer world class coaching, equipment, and transportation to/from the mountains and trails at an affordable price.