Weekly club rides
All are welcome on weekly rides. Read the ride descriptions below and contact the Ride Leader to check that a ride suits your ability. Several rides run all year, and more return to the schedule in March and April.
What's a club ride?Led by trained Ride Leaders, sponsored and insured by the club, and open to everyone, including non-members.
First time?Sign the ride waiver before you roll. After your first ride, join the club to keep riding with us.
Under 18?Contact the Ride Leader first. A parent comes to your first ride start to sign the consent waiver.
Club rides
Wednesday Winter Trail Ride
Running now · fall and winter - Where
- Depot Market parking lot on Railroad Ave, across from Boundary Bay Brewery
- When
- Wednesdays. Meet 5:45 p.m., roll at 6:00 p.m.
- How far
- 75 to 90 minutes
- Pace
- Moderate. The group stays together on the trails.
A trail ride with lights from late September or mid-October. Lights are required. Road tires are not the best choice; any trail-worthy bike is fine, including old steel mountain bikes.
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Tuesday Evening Summer Ride
April to September - Where
- Whatcom Community College, northeast parking lot
- When
- Tuesdays. Meet 5:45 p.m., roll at 6:00 p.m.
- How far
- 22 miles
- Pace
- Groups at 14–18 mph and 18+ mph
The "Ramp Up" skills ride: safe group riding, pacelines, passing other riders safely and handling traffic. Check the calendar for weather cancellations and fall start times.
Thursdays from Trackside
Paused · Ride Leader wanted - Where
- Across from the Granary building
- When
- Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., earlier in fall
- How far
- 18 to 22 miles, about 90 minutes
- Pace
- Casual
Explore Bellingham routes, then return to Trackside for socializing and refreshment. Want to lead it? Let us know.
Thursday Going Up the County
Paused · Ride Leader wanted - Where
- Riverside Park, Everson
- When
- Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., April to September
- How far
- 20 miles
- Pace
- 16–18 mph
County roads around Everson, Nooksack, Deming and Lynden. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not live up-county.
Other weekly rides in Bellingham
These rides are not sponsored or insured by the MBBC, but they are open to everyone. Bellingham cycling culture encourages mentorship, courtesy and safety, so make those a priority on group rides.
Sunday Fairhaven Rabbit Ride
32 miles down Chuckanut Drive and back via Lake Samish. Running every Sunday since 2011.
Start: in front of Fairhaven Bikes, 1108 11th St
Time: 8:00 a.m. in daylight saving time, 8:30 a.m. in standard time