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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!

  • Transition Bikes Barrier Breaking Rides
    Transition Bikes Barrier Breaking Rides
    Apr 24, 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!
  • Hidden Valley Trail Day - 4/26/25
    Hidden Valley Trail Day - 4/26/25
    Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Hidden Valley, the new blue tech trail on Galby! 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!
  • WMBC Member Community Pop-Up at Galbraith Southside
    WMBC Member Community Pop-Up at Galbraith Southside
    Apr 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Postponed to April 27th. 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!
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 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, Apr 30
    Apr 30, 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!
  • Blue Ribbon Trail Day - Sponsored by Transition - 5/2/25
    Blue Ribbon Trail Day - Sponsored by Transition - 5/2/25
    May 02, 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!
  • 2025 Kick Off Ride!
    2025 Kick Off Ride!
    Sat, May 03
    May 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain Parking Lot, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for our kick-off ride on May 3rd and celebrate International Women's Mountain Bike Day. Meet at the Galbraith Mountain and Padden Trails Parking Lot at 9:00am for a 2-3 hour ride, followed by an on-mountain cookout.
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 03
    May 03, 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)!
  • WMBC Member Meet & Greet at Structures on Holly St.
    WMBC Member Meet & Greet at Structures on Holly St.
    May 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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!
  • Northside Ride (Level 3+)
    Northside Ride (Level 3+)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 06
    May 06, 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 ~2hr ride. Level 3+ only.
  • Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Whatcom World Cup Race Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 07
    May 07, 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!
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 10
    May 10, 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Youth Ride & Dig Days
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    May 17, 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)!
  • 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!
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