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
Spring Registration is 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 Racing Club Team
Spring & Summer Season
Program At-a-Glance:
Ages: 6–18
When: TBD
Session Length: 2 hours, once per week
Season Length: TBD
Time: 4:15–6:15 PM
Cost: TBD
Location: Trails throughout Bellingham
Coach Ratio: Rarely over 4:1
What: Coaching support and team building in a fun, low pressure, friendly environment.
Here at Radical Roots MTB we strive to make our services and the sport of mountain biking as accessible as possible.
We acknowledge that cost can be a significant barrier to hitting the trails and digging deeper into learning. As such we offer scholarship options. If you would like to donate to our scholarship fund and support in flaming the stoke of others please click the donate button. If you would like to apply for a scholarship click here.
Radical Rippers is made possible and more affordable by the generous support of Transition Bikes.
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!”