Mountain Biking
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham.
We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
When
Our weekly mountain bike rides are on Mondays from 5:30-7:30pm, from May 2024 through September (except holidays). The rides are free, though we require you to register beforehand, which is found below (and donations are always appreciated).
*Rides are rain or shine, but we will cancel them if conditions are unsafe!
Where
We’ll explore the beautiful trails of Galbraith Mountain and Lake Padden together! Depending on the week, a group may meet at the North or Southside of Galbraith or Transition Outpost for our Demo Days (learn more below!).
Who
The rides are for all women (18+), regardless of riding experience, body size, and biking anxiety. With a maximum of 12 riders plus two Shifting Gears' Leaders in each group, it is a no-drop ride, and we will focus on having fun and supporting each other.
FAQs
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Participants must bring a mountain bike*, helmet, water bottle, snacks, and clothing they feel comfortable biking in.
*Bikes are provided for Transition Demo Days!
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Ideally, you would have a full-suspension mountain bike or a front suspension (hardtail). Town, road, or gravel bikes are unsuitable for our mountain bike rides. We follow WMBC’s E-Bike Policy, and class 1 e-bikes are allowed on Galbraith as of March 2024.
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We’ve partnered with Transition Bikes to offer a monthly Demo Day where we’ll meet at Transition Outpost, get suited up with bikes, and go for a ride! Learn more about these monthly Transition Demo Days below.
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Please review ROAM Fest Skill Levels to determine your skill rating. Our rides are no-drop, and we always go at a steady and chill pace. That being said, our Beginner Rides are considered for Levels 2 and 3, while our Intermediate Rides are for Levels 4 and 5.
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We’ll offer two sessions this season specifically designed for Level 1 Riders (with mountain bikes provided by Transition!). Learn more about our Transition Demo Days below.
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Pre-registration is required to ensure that we stay within our group capacity. Registration for each ride opens two weeks in advance and can be found below.
Transition Demo Days
The Details
We have partnered with Transition Bikes to offer a group ride every second Monday of the month from June through September. Rides start from the Transition Outpost with complimentary mountain bikes provided by Transition!
Registration Required
Registration for each ride can be found in the event details below. It opens two weeks before the ride. Please register in advance, no later than two days before the designated meeting time at Transition.
Mountain Bike Program Dates
May 6
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
May 13
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
May 20
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: North Galbraith
June 3
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: North Galbraith
Registration Opens May 20
June 10
Transition Demo Day on South Galbraith
Registration Opens May 27
June 17
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: Cougar Ridge
Registration Opens June 3
June 24
Beginner Ride: Lake Padden
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens June 10
July 1
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens June 17
July 8
Transition Demo Day on South Galbraith
Registration Opens June 24
July 15
Beginner Ride: Lake Padden
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens July 1
July 22
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: Cougar Ridge
Registration Opens July 8
July 29
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens July 15
August 5
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: North Galbraith
Registration Opens July 22
August 12
Transition Demo Day on South Galbraith
Registration Opens July 29
August 19
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens August 5
September 9
Beginner Ride: Lake Padden
Intermediate Ride: Cougar Ridge
Registration Opens August 12
September 16
Transition Demo Day on South Galbraith
Registration Opens August 19
September 23
Beginner Ride: Lake Padden
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens September 9
September 30
Beginner Ride: South Galbraith
Intermediate Ride: South Galbraith
Registration Opens September 16
Meet the MTB Team
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Alex Miller
Ride Leader
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Amber Pouley
Ride Leader
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Emelie Van Vleet
Ride Leader
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Katie Nardi
Ride Leader
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Shannon Mallory
Ride Leader
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Amber Shipley
Ride Support
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Ashely Nicdao-Gamboa
Ride Support
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Hanna Loeffler
Ride Support
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Laura Jeddeloh
Ride Support
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Lauren Rodriguez
Ride Support
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Teresa Flinn
Ride Support
Upcoming Programs
Select a date to learn more about specific programs and register to participate.