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:​
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Offers a safe and supportive environment for women and gender non-conforming femme mountain bikers in our community
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Promotes mountain biking to seasoned and new riders - encourages fitness and self-confidence
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Connects riders with other compatible riding partners
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Helps beginners break into the sport and find success while having fun
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Encourages all rider levels to continuously improve their skills and fitness
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Protects our trails and environment
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Have FUN!
HOW WE DO IT
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Lead weekly rides starting Saturday, May 4th, 2024 (International Women's Mountain Biking Day!)
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Provide a hub for ride signup and making rider connections:
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​check out our Instagram: @joyriders.wmbc and Facebook: @wmbcjoyriders
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Participate in volunteer trail maintenance and community bicycling advocacy
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Promote female riders, trails, and the Bellingham bike scene. Tag #mtbjoy or @joyriders.wmbc for a feature!
HOW TO JOIN
Step
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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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Register for a ride below!
Registration opens one week before each event and closes the evening before the event.
2024 SCHEDULE
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