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STEWARDSHIP

EDUCATION

ADVOCACY

Join us as we preserve and enhance bicycle trail access in Whatcom County through stewardship, education & advocacy.

118

Miles of Maintained

Trails

8000+

Hours of Volunteer Work

12k

Monthly Galbraith Mt. Trail Users

20+

Education Programs 

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TRAIL DAYS

The only thing better than being on a beautiful trail, is knowing you helped build and maintain it. Learn more about how to help the trails.

UPCOMING
EVENTS

From trail days to youth programs and weeknight race series, keep up-to-date on what’s going on with WMBC and our local bike community!

  • Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 14
    May 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Whatcom World Cup is a series of fun, community mountain bike races held Wednesday evenings on Galbraith Mountain each spring and summer. The races are open to all, including youth. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by an after party with beverages and food!
  • Maintenance Clinic @ Fanatik
    Maintenance Clinic @ Fanatik
    May 15, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
    Bellingham, 1812 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
    Come join the JoyRiders for our annual maintenance clinic with Fanatik! We will work at stations with bike mechanics to learn more about common mechanical problems you may encounter on the trail and other general maintenance topics.
  • City of Bellingham Bike to Work and School Day
    City of Bellingham Bike to Work and School Day
    May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA, USA
    Friday, May 16th is Bike to Work and School Day to celebrate and encourage people to start (or keep) riding their bikes as part of a daily commute.
  • Pump Track Trail Day - 5/17/25
    Pump Track Trail Day - 5/17/25
    May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    The only thing better than being on a beautiful trail, is knowing you helped build and maintain it. Registration closes at noon the day before each event, email trails@wmbcmtb.org with any questions!
  • Olsen Creek Ride (Level 3+)
    Olsen Creek Ride (Level 3+)
    May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Lindquist Road &, Y Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for an off-Galbry weekend morning ride on the new Olsen Creek Trails! We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2-3 hour ride. Level 3+ only.
  • WMBC Member Community Pop-Up at Galbraith Northside
    WMBC Member Community Pop-Up at Galbraith Northside
    May 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come hang out, have a beverage, learn more about the WMBC, or ask us your questions! At least one staff member and board member will attend our monthly meet and greets. We'll see you there!
  • Fanatik $10K Shopping Spree Fundraiser End Date
    Fanatik $10K Shopping Spree Fundraiser End Date
    May 19, 2025, 11:50 PM – 11:55 PM
    https://www.wmbcmtb.org/shopping-spree
    Fanatik Bike Shop and Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition are back with another opportunity to win big—this year with a twist! Instead of a custom bike build, you can go on an unprecedented mountain bike shopping spree! Thank you for your support Fanatik Bike Co!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 20
    May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2hr ride. All levels welcome!
  • Whatcom World Cup Women's Race Volunteering
    Whatcom World Cup Women's Race Volunteering
    May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Whatcom County, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    JoyRiders is sponsoring the Whatcom World Cup Women's race. If you don't want to race, you can still participate by volunteering. Sign up for any of the volunteer slots for WWC 4 (May 21).
  • Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 21
    May 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Whatcom World Cup is a series of fun, community mountain bike races held Wednesday evenings on Galbraith Mountain each spring and summer. The races are open to all, including youth. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by an after party with beverages and food!
  • Transition Bikes Barrier Breaking Rides
    Transition Bikes Barrier Breaking Rides
    May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Transition Bike Outpost, 5090 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Beginner friendly, bikes and helmets provided as needed! 4pm, ride 5-6:30 These no-pressure group rides are open to everybody (experiencing barriers or not) and are led by a team of inclusive, patient, and enthusiastic employees and allies. Free demo bikes to folks who don't have access to a bike!
  • Prison Love Trail Day - 5/24/25
    Prison Love Trail Day - 5/24/25
    May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    The only thing better than being on a beautiful trail, is knowing you helped build and maintain it. Registration closes at noon the day before each event, email trails@wmbcmtb.org with any questions!
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 24
    May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Our Youth Dig & Ride Day program is one of the best ways for your kids to have fun in the woods with their friends, while also giving back to the Galbraith Trail community. Participants have the opportunity to trail build on their favorite trails, then go ride with their friends (and instructors)!
  • Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 28
    May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Whatcom World Cup is a series of fun, community mountain bike races held Wednesday evenings on Galbraith Mountain each spring and summer. The races are open to all, including youth. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by an after party with beverages and food!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 31
    May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for a trail maintenance day & ride starting from the Southside of Galbraith! Lunch will be provided. No trail building experience necessary :). We will travel together to a (TBD) trail in need of maintenance, do some work, have some lunch, and then go for a short ride. All levels welcome!
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 31
    May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Our Youth Dig & Ride Day program is one of the best ways for your kids to have fun in the woods with their friends, while also giving back to the Galbraith Trail community. Participants have the opportunity to trail build on their favorite trails, then go ride with their friends (and instructors)!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 03
    Jun 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Northside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2 hour ride. Level 3+ only.
  • Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 04
    Jun 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Whatcom World Cup is a series of fun, community mountain bike races held Wednesday evenings on Galbraith Mountain each spring and summer. The races are open to all, including youth. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by an after party with beverages and food!
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