Radical Rippers
Bellingham’s premier MTB program for junior riders
Radical Rippers is Bellingham’s premier mountain bike program for youth ages 6–18 that builds confidence, strength, and community—on and off the bike.
Through small groups, professional coaching, and progressive trail riding, riders grow skills, resilience, and friendships in a fun, supportive environment.
No experience required. Just a bike, a helmet, and a willingness to learn.
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After-School Program
Fall Registration is now open
Program At-a-Glance:
Ages: 8–18
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays
Session Length: 2 hours, once per week
Season Length: 8 weeks (Spring & Fall)
Time: 4:15–6:15 PM
Cost: $280 per session | $40 drop-in
Location: Trails throughout Bellingham (schedule sent before Week 1)
Coach Ratio: Rarely over 4:1
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Summer Camps
Summer Registration is open
Program At-a-Glance:
Ages: 6–16
When: Select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Session Length: Full (7hr) or Half Day (3.5hr) options | 3, 2, and 1 day options
Season Length: 5 Camps (Tue - Friday) through June, July, & August
Time: Full Day is 9am - 4pm | Half Day is 9am - 12:30pm
Cost: $415 Full session | $65 drop-in
Location: Trails throughout Bellingham
Coach Ratio: Rarely over 4:1
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Radical Race Craft Workshops
Spring Registration will open in January
Program At-a-Glance:
Ages: 6–18
When: March 16th - April 28th
Session Length: 2 hours, once per race week
Season Length: 6 Spring Workshops
Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Cost: $40/workshop or $200 for 6
Location: Trails throughout Bellingham
Coach Ratio: Rarely over 4:1
What: Coaching to help riders grow their skills, support each other, and show up to race day feeling ready
Radical Ripper Access & Mentorship Fund
The Radical Ripper Access & Mentorship Fund exists to expand access to mountain biking instruction, mentorship, and leadership development for youth and historically underrepresented riders by removing financial barriers and creating supported pathways into riding and coaching.
This fund exists to:
Remove financial barriers
Expand access
Build leadership pathways
Support underrepresented riders
This fund is made possible by our title sponsors SRAM and Transition Bikes and the generous members of our community who support this mission through donations to our group underwriting efforts.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
What People Are Saying
“All of my coaches were very encouraging and I had a good time riding with them”
— Anonymous Participant / Spring 2021
“Great job this season keeping all the girls focused on learning while having fun and stopping competitive behavior that leads to toxic team vibes that hurt rather than help our girls grow as riders and women. I appreciate all your effort to encourage good sportsmanship and build a supportive club for girls of all riding levels. I love that the coaches are mature female role models who embody strength, humility and goofyness all at the same time! Thanks for a great season!”
— Anonymous Parent / Fall 2021
“Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm and dedication to this group of girls. I’ve seen a huge improvement this year, more than others, in my daughter’s riding skills. She looks up to you a ton, which is nice to have some rad female riders for her to have as role models. You are absolutely the best for our daughter, thank you!”