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VOLUNTEER
WITH WMBC

VOLUNTEER TRAIL DAYS

Trail Days are an easy and fun way to give back to the trails that we all know and love. Each day is led by an experienced trail crew leader who can get newcomers pointed in the right direction and the necessary instruction to make a difference and keeping our trails running right! Register below or find them on our calendar.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Be ready for a half day of getting dirty and having fun!

  • Coffee, water, and lunch usually provided

  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing, prepare for the cold, rain, or sun - if in question, pack some extra layers

  • If possible: bring gloves and boots (or durable footwear)

  • Please register for the trail day below!

 

TYPICAL TRAIL DAY SCHEDULE

  • START TIME: 

    • CARPOOL: meet at 9 AM the Galbraith Lane Parking Lot on Samish Way in the back right corner by the horse trailer parking - you can bring your bike!

    • RIDE UP: bike up to the start of the trail being worked on at 9:30 AM and look for our WMBC tents!

  • LUNCH: noon

  • END TIME: trail days generally end at 2 PM

SPONSOR A TRAIL DAY

We love to partner with local businesses and appreciate their support. You can sponsor a trail day and provide lunch to the participants (~25-35 people) and in exchange we will add your logo to our website and create a designated social post highlighting your business and donation. Interested in sponsoring a trail day? Please email info@wmbcmtb.org for more details.

Interested in volunteering

RIDE LEADING

Do you enjoy sharing the trails with others? Check out our options for ride leading with youth and adults on our local trails and share the magic of mountain biking with others! No experience necessary, just be comfortable riding and navigating Galbraith Mountain on your bike.

Read more about our Group Ride Volunteer Requirements here.

RIDE WITH KIDS

YOUTH DIG & RIDE DAYS

Volunteers not only help instruct the kids in trail building, but are also great role models to mostly middle school-aged kids. The participants learn great trail building skills, mountain bike riding practice, and environmental sustainability.

Interested in volunteering? Please email james@wmbcmtb.org for more details.

VAMOS BIKE PROGRAM

Are you a Spanish-speaking adult excited about building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors? We are looking for ride leaders to support our weekly rides on Galbraith Mountain and the Waterfront Pump Track!

Interested in volunteering? Please email ellie@wmbcmtb.org for more details.

AFTER SCHOOL BIKE CLUBS

Thanks to our many volunteers, we are able to offer multiple clubs that serve more than 500 youth participants annually. Our Bike Clubs ride weekly in the spring and fall. Each session typically meets one afternoon per week for 6-8 weeks. Rides are 1.5-2 hours in length. There is a Ride Leader and Sweep for every group of 6-8 kids.

Interested in volunteering? Please email youth@wmbcmtb.org for more details.

 

RIDE WITH ADULTS

JOYRIDERS

Women-identifying ride leaders take small groups of womxn on no-drop rides on week day evenings and weekends. We provide ride leader training if you are interested!

Interested in volunteering? Please email joyriders@wmbcmtb.org for more details.

TRAIL AMBASSADORS

Want to represent WMBC out on the trails greeting riders, sharing etiquette tips, and providing help where needed? Contact shannon@wmbcmtb.org if you are interested in joining this new program.

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UPCOMING TRAIL DAYS

  • Jun 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Bellingham, 100-104 WA-11, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Join us for shuttled laps on Double Black / Double Down in the Chuckanuts! Cost will be $25. Depending on the time, each person will have 2-3 shuttles. Level 5+ only.
  • Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come hang out, have a beverage, learn more about the WMBC, or ask us your questions! At least one staff member and board member will attend our monthly meet and greets. We'll see you there!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galbraith Mountain, Galbraith Mountain, Washington 98284, USA
    Whatcom World Cup is a series of fun, community mountain bike races held Wednesday evenings on Galbraith Mountain each spring and summer. The races are open to all, including youth. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by an after party with beverages and food!
  • Jun 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Transition Bike Outpost, 5090 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Beginner friendly, bikes and helmets provided as needed! 4pm, ride 5-6:30 These no-pressure group rides are open to everybody (experiencing barriers or not) and are led by a team of inclusive, patient, and enthusiastic employees and allies. Free demo bikes to folks who don't have access to a bike!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for a weekend morning ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2-3 hour ride. All levels welcome!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Northside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2 hour ride. Level 3+ only.
  • Jul 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, 700 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
    Join us for a FREE shuttled lap and Evil bike demo on Double Black / Double Down in the Chuckanuts, sponsored by Evil! Level 5+
  • Fri, Jul 11
    Jul 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Bellingham Waterfront, 1100 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
    The NW Tune Up Beer Garden is the perfect spot to enjoy great beer and music! As part of the exciting lineup of events at the festival, our beer garden is the ultimate destination for music lovers and beer enthusiasts alike.
  • Jul 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come hang out, have a beverage, learn more about the WMBC, or ask us your questions! At least one staff member and board member will attend our monthly meet and greets. We'll see you there!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 15
    Jul 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2hr ride. All levels welcome!
  • Jul 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, 700 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
    Join us for a FREE shuttled lap and Evil bike demo on Double Black / Double Down in the Chuckanuts, sponsored by Evil! Level 5+
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for a weekend morning ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2-3 hour ride. All levels welcome!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 29
    Jul 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Northside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2 hour ride. Level 3+ only.
  • Aug 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Lake Louise Rd at Gate 9, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
    Join us for an off-Galby weekend morning ride on Cougar Ridge! We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2-3 hour ride. Level 5+ only.
  • Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come hang out, have a beverage, learn more about the WMBC, or ask us your questions! At least one staff member and board member will attend our monthly meet and greets. We'll see you there!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 12
    Aug 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for an evening ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2hr ride. All levels welcome!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 23
    Aug 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
    Join us for a weekend morning ride on the Southside of Galbraith. We will split into groups by downhill skill level and uphill pace for a ~2-3 hour ride. All levels welcome!
  • Aug 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come hang out, have a beverage, learn more about the WMBC, or ask us your questions! At least one staff member and board member will attend our monthly meet and greets. We'll see you there!

The only thing better than being on a beautiful trail is knowing you helped build and maintain it. Learn more about how to save the trails.

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