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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:

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  • 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!

JOYRIDERS IN THE NEWS!

WHATCOM TALK WMBC JoyRiders — A Women’s Mountain Bike Club in Whatcom County

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SOUTHSIDE LIVING All Women, All Mountain - Whatcom Mountain Biking Coalition’s Joyriders club is a hub for women who love riding on the mountain

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! 

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2024 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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Register for a ride below! Registration opens one week before each event and closes the evening before the event.

2024 RIDING SCHEDULE

  • May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Join us for our kick-off ride on May 4th and celebrate International Women's Mountain Bike Day. Please meet on the Pipeline Rd at 9:00am - signs posted at N and S side! We will split into groups for a 2-3 hour ride and then return for a cookout!
  • May 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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!
  • May 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Join us to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    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!
  • May 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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!
  • May 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    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 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • Jun 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    This is a rare off-Galbraith ride, on the Brown Pow trail. Given the difficulty of the terrain, we limit this ride to Level 6+ (advanced) riders only.
  • Jun 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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 27, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us from 5:30-7:30pm to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    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 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us from 5:30-7:30pm to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • Jul 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    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 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us from 5:30-7:30pm to meet other riders, have a beer, and ride the Waterfront Pump Track! If you want to ride, bring your DJ or MTB. There will be at least one JoyRiders ride leader at the meet up (look for our new, bright shirts!). If you have any questions, email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org
  • Jul 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    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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