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WHO ARE THE JOYRIDERS?

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

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

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 6th, 2023 (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!

JOYRIDERS IN THE NEWS!

JOYRIDER JERSEYS 

 

New 2023 3/4 sleeve JoyRider jerseys and t-shirts available!

Jerseys and t-shirts available to purchase during rides or by email Joyriders@wmbcmtb.org to arrange pick up and payment (cash or Venmo). The t-shirts are $25 and jerseys are $30.


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

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UNISEX T-SHIRT

3/4 JERSEY

2023 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON

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

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

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Pre-register for a ride below! Registration opens one week before each event.

2023 RIDING SCHEDULE

  • Jun 03, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    End at the Bells Game for World Bicycle Day! 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!
  • Jun 04, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Join the JoyRiders as we work on Mullet, one of the trails we are racing during the June 7th Whatcom World Cup Women's Race! This day is open to women and gender non-conforming femme folks who want to join and learn more about trailbuilding!
  • Jun 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Jun 17, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Jun 22, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Jul 01, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Jul 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    *Ride changed to Thur to avoid July 4th holiday* 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!
  • Jul 20, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Jul 29, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Aug 01, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Aug 12, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Aug 17, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Aug 26, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Sep 09, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Sep 16, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Sep 23, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
  • Sep 30, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    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!
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