Registration will open on July 16.
After you register for the event, use this link to reserve an Evil demo bike from 1 PM to 4:45 PM on August 16 by putting “Shifting Gears” in the reservation notes. If you do not want to demo a bike, just register for the event and bring your own.
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Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham! We have partnered with Evil Bikes to offer free demo/shuttle days on Sunday, August 16 and Saturday, September 5.
Shifting Gears ride leaders will partner with Evil Bikes ride leaders to offer Shifting Gears participants a chance to explore mountain biking in the Chuckanuts and demo an Evil bike. Come and level up your riding!
When: Our 2026 Evil Bikes Demo and Shuttle dates are on August 16 and September 5. There are two groups offered: a 2-6 PM coaching session and a 4-6 PM send-it session. All groups meet at The Landing at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven with demo bikes provided by Evil Bikes.
2-6 PM: The 2 PM group meets at 2 PM and will work alongside an Evil Bikes coach and Shifting Gears coach throughout the afternoon to help folks level up their riding.
4-6 PM: The 4 PM group will ride alongside an Evil Bikes ride leader and a Shifting Gears ride leader for a fast-paced, no-coaching lap.
6 PM: All riders are invited to the après-ride hangout at The Landing starting at 6 PM!
Registration: To attend the event, register for the day(s) you want to attend. Registration will open one month before the demo days and can be found in the event details below. Please register in advance, no later than two days before the designated meeting time at Evil Bike Co.
Where: Shuttles depart Evil Bikes Co. in Fairhaven and will take riders to the top of the Chuckanuts to send it down Double Black and Double Down – techy trails that rival Galbraith’s finest. After finishing the trails, riders will then pedal 3 miles back to The Landing along the Interurban Trail.
Demo Bikes: After you register for the event, use this link to reserve an Evil demo bike from 1 PM to 4:45 PM on August 16 or September 5 by putting “Shifting Gears” in the reservation notes. If you do not want to demo a bike, just register for the event and bring your own.
Who: The rides are for all women (cis, queer, trans) ages 18+. There is a maximum of 11 riders plus two Coaches/Ride Leaders in each group.
Ride Levels: Note that this is not a Beginner ride: this ride is perfect for Intermediate and Advanced riders!
SWING IN AND LET IT RIP!