<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us as we preserve and enhance non-motorized trail access in Whatcom County through stewardship, education & advocacy.]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:53:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wmbcmtb.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Our Staff! Teamwork Makes the Dream Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition, we have a mix of administration staff and trail builders who all share the same passion for mountain biking, pristine trails, and our community. Let's meet them: Eric Brown, Executive Director First up is our Executive Director: Eric Brown. Eric has a long history of trail building and advocacy in the Pacific Northwest. He and his family moved from Seattle to be closer to trails and the outdoors. Eric began as a volunteer trail crew lead and was WMBC's...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/meet-our-staff-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6975836842f7501825e04134</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:44:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_2075cbd42f914e1cab918fcd5870fff5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing Time: Better Than It Was]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce the opening of Galbraith's newest trail, Closing Time , a handbuilt trail envisioned by WMBC Trails Program Manager James Pulse  and built alongside the WMBC community during the second half of 2025. Closing Time provides folks an opportunity to squeak in a last bit of singletrack instead of finishing their ride on Pipeline road. As you're riding back to the parking lot on Last Call, Closing Time branches off to the left. It starts with a short straightaway then...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/closing-time-better-than-it-was</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69445db9a79f8c9ba2afbc5b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:55:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0b790_0c340e02e4874389a5e4b8027b8840a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Pulse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fungi Fun at Olsen Creek State Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth Star is one of the Downhill Only Mountain Bike trails at Olsen Creek. The trail drops almost 1,000 feet over 1.5 miles. Picture Credit: Paul Kalifatidi As you wind your way through the Olsen Creek State Forest , the feeling of freedom is found around every corner. The climbs are pleasant pedals through forests of ferns, the descents are captivating coasts among ever-changing ecosystems, and views of the surrounding landscape fill you with awe. Riding here is an absolute blast! These...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/fungi-fun-at-olsen-creek-state-forest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690e34016509164f21af4569</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:58:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0b790_5352e8781be54b5587efc1790537e143~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Pulse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Delight: FLOWtasTECH]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce the opening of Galbraith's newest trail, Natural Delight , handbuilt by WMBC Trail Crew Leader Ryan Joslyn  during Summer 2025. Natural Delight provides a new option for folks who've ventured down Devilcross . After riding the first segment of Devilcross, you pop onto the Access Road to Devilcross. Continue down the road (as if you're going to ride the rest of Devilcross) and you'll see the entrance to a trail to your left. This is the beginning of Natural Delight!...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/natural-delight-flowtastech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6944574b9a41d93da04ece5f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:27:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0b790_dd6348b3e5a244c2b843c86085a3a905~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Pulse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunazul: Handbuilt Hootin' and Hollerin']]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce the opening of Galbraith's newest trail, Lunazul , built by WMBC Trailbuilder Ben Cruz  during Summer 2025. Lunazul provides an alternate option for folks who've embarked down Spacewolf . About 1/3rd of the way down Spacewolf, you reach a small depression with a quick punchy climb. Once you crest the climb, Lunazul branches off to the left. It starts with an optional stump drop into a couple of tight, slight lefts, then opens up into swoopy, bench cut singletrack...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/lunazul-handbuilt-hootin-and-hollerin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940a4a124d4646829cac619</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:38:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0b790_f6a4ba82f065483dae5da96be6684d59~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Pulse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Community with Emily &#38; WMBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone! Emily Mallos here from Kulshan Brewing Company. I was excited when WMBC reached out to me about sharing a little about my...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/creating-community-with-emily-wmbc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659ce4cf1a5bbda4ad293aab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:24:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8c562_19dbeecf77224d2ea79c0a759db66f95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kelsey052</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Final Membership Drive Update ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We raised $120K out of our ambitious $125K goal for 2022! THANK YOU all for your help this year, this is the most successful membership...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/final-membership-drive-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c19e6ddfa074bb91cbb491</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_21f4bdf83ae3431da2116515ce9604f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want your donations to go twice as far? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does your employer either match volunteering hours or your fundraising purchases? Microsoft, BP, and many other corporations do the...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/do-you-want-your-donations-to-go-twice-as-far</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637bc7068f50b8d81270a1b9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:56:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_da3f17ea3b4e48929b0795aabfceee61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tú Puedes]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Tú puedes (you can do it),” I yell as Yanely coasts down to the rock roll. We’ve scouted this spot, and she’s watched me roll over it....]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/t%C3%BA-puedes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634a009c6d73aa799a91b3cb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:58:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_2aff3f2a32854601aac8727c59eb6ccd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FINAL WWC PUMPTRACK RACE &#38; PARTY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Whatcom World Cup season is coming to an end, but you can come celebrate with us down at the Waterfront at Kulshan Trackside on...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/final-wwc-pumptrack-race-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">630cdbfba1a8614fdc55100e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_c5591582cd3543a4a6d271c76f6edda3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHOOT THE TRAILS TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss out! Find the link on our website at wmbcmtb.org/shoot-the-trails, and don't wait they always sell out fast! In addition to...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/shoot-the-trails-tickets-on-sale-this-saturday-august-27th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6307dd86c1fa841f8dbff4fb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:40:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_1aeefc70f0c54b68aaa3ef6c88dc8416~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[After School Bike Clubs | Fall 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration for Fall After School Bike Clubs will open at 7pm on Thursday, 8/25!  We can’t wait to get back on the trails with kids!...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/after-school-bike-clubs-fall-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6305725def4fed748d5c8bed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8ba38_e6195183478e4beea3f91068135505bf~mv2_d_1920_1282_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialized and Soil Searching present Biketown, a film by Freehub magazine, coming summer 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biketown is a story of mountain bikers, unlikely partnerships and the communities they create. Specialized and Soil Searching present...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/specialized-and-soil-searching-present-biketown-a-film-by-freehub-magazine-coming-summer-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62ad159104ed62b103b490c5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/s86iWv7jx8c" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Please Complete Community Surveys Regarding Recreation in Bellingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maplewood/Mcleod Park Master Plan The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department invites you to participate in the master...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/please-complete-community-surveys-regarding-recreation-in-bellingham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62a7a94b37fc985688b95310</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_3935bb0e613e421da6d9495e1c47edad~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_658,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NW Tune-Up Festival | Bikes, Music, Beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are just a month away from the inaugural Northwest Tune-Up Festival happening July 8-10 in Bellingham, WA! The WMBC is a beneficiary...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/nw-tune-up-festival-bikes-music-beer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62a22475ab7fb93121793642</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:06:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_dc05d02ae77344e89ac300d17fe01026~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Sale | 20% off!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support our youth programs and get a deal on WMBC merch! 100% of Memorial Day sales will go directly to our Education program to raise...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/memorial-day-sale-20-off</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628e8db79b19748014460dfb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 20:12:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_54c91620a6314fdd98d1c5397c22ca0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STOLEN BIKE ALERT!!!! Head’s up all…we need your help!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WMBC had 20 bikes stolen from our container at the Trackside Pump Track in the past few days. We believe the theft occurred between...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/stolen-bike-alert-head-s-up-all-we-need-your-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628baaf73f367a937b894929</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 15:54:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_7236c1cb14b84b31aa5244f5961d4254~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surfin' Turf trail on Stewart Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi folks, We've been getting a bunch of emails regarding recent signs and trees blocking the Surfin' Turf trail on Stewart Mountain. ...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/surfin-turf-trail-on-stewart-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">627e8a953e51a30414e7d9c4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 17:06:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_c01f5fb1c11b42acbacc1941492a19e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're back with another DreamBuild Giveaway!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition, Fanatik, and Transition are back with another opportunity for you to win your dream bike build! One...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/we-re-back-with-another-dreambuild-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62701a8ea826d91f1aa7e6b4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 22:07:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_0a3794252dbf4650b7bba642ec4d077c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 16th Ladies Trail Maintenance 101 | JoyRiders Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come learn tips and tricks of proper trail maintenance with the JoyRiders! From the JoyRiders: "Have you ever wanted to join one of those...]]></description><link>https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/april-16th-ladies-trail-maintenance-101-joyriders-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6250927648518fed32baf7ce</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:54:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f59752_064b909918c44c8299d0430e7b5f07ef~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellie Price</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>