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WHO ARE THE JOYRIDERS?

The JoyRiders mountain bike club is all about getting women (18+) and gender non-conforming femme folks out on the trails and having fun.

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We've teamed up with the WMBC to spread the JOY of riding bikes on Galbraith Mountain (and beyond!) located in Bellingham

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We offer a positive, supportive place for riders of ALL levels, fitness and backgrounds.  All rides are NO DROP rides! We ride cross-country, all-mountain, and downhill. None of the pressure, all of the fun —  we ride for the JOY of it!

MISSION & PURPOSE

JoyRiders outings are designed to provide an inclusive and fun environment with our all-ability, no-drop rides for riders who are women and gender non-conforming femme folks. We start our rides on Galbraith Mountain in late spring and go through Fall alternating our start location between the north and south side. All of our ride leaders are certified.

 

JoyRiders:​

  • Offers a safe and supportive environment for women and gender non-conforming femme mountain bikers in our community

  • Promotes mountain biking to seasoned and new riders - encourages fitness and self-confidence

  • Connects riders with other compatible riding partners

  • Helps beginners break into the sport and find success while having fun

  • Encourages all rider levels to continuously improve their skills and fitness

  • Protects our trails and environment

  • Have FUN!

HOW WE DO IT

  • Lead weekly rides starting Saturday, May 4th, 2024 (International Women's Mountain Biking Day!)

  • Provide a hub for ride signup and making rider connections:

  • Participate in volunteer trail maintenance and community bicycling advocacy

  • Promote female riders, trails, and the Bellingham bike scene. Tag #mtbjoy or @joyriders.wmbc for a feature!

HOW TO JOIN

Step

01

Become a WMBC member (if you aren’t already).

Step

02

Check out the ROAM mountain bike rating system to determine your ability before registering for a ride.

Step

03

Register for a ride below!

Registration opens one week before each event and closes the evening before the event.

2024 SCHEDULE

JOYRIDER JERSEYS 

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Jerseys and t-shirts available to purchase at our store.


Proceeds go to the JoyRiders, and also help support our trails – so don't miss out! 

ride-leaders

RIDE LEADERS

Alia Khan

Ride Leader

Alison Laskay

Social Media Manager

Aubrey Wilson

Ride Leader

Chérie Breting

Ride Leader

Cristina Ashcraft

Ride Leader

Heidi Thompson

Ride Leader

Jaime Curtis

Ride Leader Coordinator

Julie Goeman

Ride Leader

Julie Meyers

Ride Leader

Kelsey Hackem

WMBC Liason

Margo Young

Ride Leader

Michelle Holtorff

Ride Leader

Sabrina Hendrick

Ride Leader

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