Bellingham weekend overview
Join us for a weekend in Bellingham, WA! We are excited to offer a fun weekend of mountain biking and events in this PNW destination.
We will kick off the weekend with the option for a short ride, followed by a night of fun and fundraising at a local brewery. One of our board members will be keeping the vibes high playing music with their band. The local mountain bike community and a few local nonprofits will be in attendance for a fun evening. We will also have a silent auction with some big prizes!
On Saturday, we will spend the day out on the trails at Galbraith Mountain. We will split up into group depending on your goals for the day and our local riders will take us out on the best trails in the area. The group will meet up for mealtimes to swap stories.
On Sunday, we spend the morning out riding more of the best trails. We will join together for lunch at the Transition Bikes Outpost to share tales from the trail and say our “see you laters.”
***Please note that we have two different options for accommodations. We have an Airbnb option that has three rooms. This space will be used for some gathering with the group. We also have an add on to stay in a hotel to have your own private space. Once the space is full, you will need to use the add on option for the hotel. Please choose the add on option at booking.***
***Do you live in Bellingham or want to arrange for your own accommodations but want to support World Ride and join the fun? See our a-la-carte option!***
Transition Bikes will be hosting us and offering demo bikes for the weekend!
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Bellingham trip date in 2025
- September 5-7, 2025
Don’t see a date that works for you? Contact us for custom trip dates!
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What to expect after you’ve booked your trip
- Once you’ve booked your trip, you will get a confirmation email through our booking system and a trip information sheet for your trip.
- Please hold off booking your flights until we confirm that the trip has enough participants to run. We will send out an email to let you know.
- Once the trip is confirmed, please go ahead and book your flight and upload your flight information into your WeTravel account (this is the account you will have booked your trip through).
- If you plan to extend your visit on either end of the trip, please let us know and we can help arrange for extra nights at the hotel if needed.
- Make sure to read through the trip information, and always feel free to reach out with any questions to Julie!
Your Bellingham mountain biking trip itinerary
Day 1- Welcome to Bellingham, Washington – Arrival.
Arrive into Bellingham, WA by 1:00pm to join for an afternoon ride. If you can’t make it for the ride, no worries! There will be plenty of fun to be had in the evening. For the ride, we will meet at the Transition Bikes Outpost to get set up on your demo bike. We will then do some introductions and head out on a short ride.
In the evening, we will head to the brewery for a fun night of music and brews! We will be joined by a couple of local nonprofits and will have a silent auction with amazing prizes. Get to know the local Bellingham mountain bike community for this fun event.
Accommodations: Airbnb or Heliotrope Hotel
Day 2 – Best of Galbraith Mountain
Today, we will be spending the day on the trails! We will again meet at the Transition Bikes Outpost before breaking up into groups to head out on the trails. We will meetup for lunch at the food truck and get to swap stories from the morning ride. In the afternoon, we will have the option to do another ride or spend some time relaxing at your accommodations or walking around downtown Bellingham.
In the evening, we will meet as a group for dinner in town.
Accommodations: Airbnb or Heliotrope Hotel
Day 3 -More riding!
After breakfast, we will meet up again at Transition Bikes Outpost and split into groups for one more ride. We will join back up as a group for lunch at the food truck with time to say our “see you laters.” Don’t forget to give yourself some time to walk around the Transition Outpost to get your hands on some great bike gear!
What’s included in your Bellingham trip?
- Accommodations in an Airbnb or at the Heliotrope Hotel
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Transition Demo Bikes (first come, first serve)
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Local ride leaders to show you the best trails in Bellingham
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All permit and fees
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All meals- Breakfast is included at the hotel and we will have dinner on Friday and Saturday, as well as lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- Admission to the silent auction and music night at the brewery on Friday, including your first drink on us!
- Support to help our mission of getting more women mountain biking around the world
Pricing for your Bellingham trip
Price – $1895 for double occupancy in an Airbnb
$2295 for double occupancy in a hotel (please select the hotel add on)
$250 A-la-carte option for Silent Auction night and group rides
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.
Deposits are non-refundable and can be put toward any other World Ride trip in the future.
The remainder of the cost of the trip is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip and can be made in payments. Trips require a minimum of six people in order to run. Please check with us to confirm your trip before you book your flight.
Ready to book your mountain biking adventure in Bellingham?
Fundraise for your trip
Fundraise for your trip! We can set up a personalized fundraising page for you. We offer $100 off your trip costs for every $1000 that you raise, up to the cost of the trip.
The money you raise supports World Ride in building bike and gear libraries and offering guide training and certification in the countries we work with.
Get in touch with us for more details on the fundraising process.
Things to know before you go!
Wondering what clothes to pack, what sort of power adapter to bring, or how to pack for Bellingham? We’ve got you covered! Check out the lists below.
Packing list
- Derailleur hanger
- Extra brake pads
- Any special bike tools (multitool, mini pump, spare tube)
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Rain gear!- Waterproof rain jacket and pants
- Pack (we recommend something large enough to carry layers and capacity of 2-3 L of water)
- Bike shoes
- Gloves
- 2-3 pairs of bikes shorts or more depending on preference.
- 2-3 jerseys
- Socks
- Warm packable jacket and other layers (the nights can be chilly)
- Other clothing for after ride
- Comfortable shoes to hike and walk around in
- Clothes to sleep in
- Swimsuit
- Any medication you might need
- Toothbrush and other necessities
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Quick dry towel
- Proof of travel insurance
- Credit and debit cards
- A small amount of cash to travel with
- Camera (or just your cell phone)
- Cell phone
- USB Battery pack for charging devices
- Electronics cords and chargers
Ready to ride in Bellingham, Washington?
FAQs for your Bellingham, WA mountain bike trip
Yes, our mountain biking tours are coed unless otherwise noted. Learn more about why coed trips are important to us.
Yes, we can arrange for a private trip. Get in touch to book a private tour!
The following items are not included in the cost of your trip: airfare, transportation, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, or travel insurance.
For this trip, we have high quality demo bikes from Transition Bikes! If you wish to bring your own bike, you are welcome to do that too. Transition demo bikes are first come, first serve. Please indicate your bike size when you register so that we can make sure we have enough bikes for the group.
Our Bellingham trip requires four people minimum to run. May as well bring some friends to be on the safe side!
