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Oct 19, 2024
Group size: 10 - 25
Bellingham Ecosystems Bike Tour | October 19 | 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm
Bellingham, WA, USA
Bike Northwest
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5 reviews
Oct 19, 2024
Group size: 10 - 25
About this trip
This 7-mile bike tour is designed to help you get to know Bellingham while connecting with fellow WWU students & faculty in the community. Over 3 hours, we'll sample some of Bellingham's best trails and witness what makes this bioregion so unique - both ecologically and culturally. You'll learn about Bellingham's watersheds, forests, contaminated sites, drinking water, and salmon from some of the most well-educated and interesting folks around town (aka, your very own WWU professors!).
We'll be operating a morning tour and an afternoon tour. Our morning tour begins at 9:30am and will end at 12:30pm. Our afternoon tour will begin at 2pm and end at 5pm. Both tours begin at the WWU Outdoor Center.
What’s included
- 1-2 facilitatorsYour bike guide(s) will manage logistics and introduce you to Bellingham’s incredible network of local trails
- Light snacksBecause what's a bike ride without snacks?
- Points of interestAt various points along our route, we’ll meet up with WWU professors and learn about their specific area of environmental expertise
What’s not included
- Bike rentalsParticipants will pay for bike rentals themselves. $17 for hardtails and $9 for commuters from the WWU Outdoor Center, first-come-first-serve. $30 for pedal bikes from Sun-E-Land Bikes
Available Packages
Morning Tour: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Available until October 17, 2024
Price includes a 3-hour guided and supported bike tour with 1-2 facilitators and various "special guests" to meet group at various spots along our route.
$55
Afternoon tour: 2pm to 5pm
Available until October 17, 2024
Price includes a 3-hour guided and supported bike tour with 1-2 facilitators and various "special guests" to meet group at various spots along our route.
$55
Itinerary
Ride Itinerary
Here's the plan for the ride:
- Meet and gather at the WWU Outdoor Center
- Learn about alternate transportation options to + from and around WWU from the WWU Transportation Services Office on campus
- Roll through campus to the Connelly Creek Trail for a conversation about Bellingham's drinking water and watershed health from WWU professor Angela Strecker, Director of the Institute for Watershed Studies
- Ride along the Interurban Trail to the Hundred Acre Wood, and stop to meet with professor David Wallin for a conversation about Bellingham’s forest ecosystems, wildlife conservation and the function of riparian forests
- Park the bike at Boulevard Park for a stunning view of Bellingham Bay and our backyard islands. We’ll meet here with Dr. Ian Moran (visiting Assistant professor in Dept. of Environmental Science) to learn about toxicology and environmental remediation efforts occurring in Bellingham Bay
- Ride back to Western along the South Bay Trail - say farewell to your guides and finish your tour where you began
Your Organizer
Bike Northwest
5 reviews
Bike Northwest offers guided educational bicycle tours throughout Whatcom and Skagit County. Each tour is crafted in partnership with local organizations and experts to educate community members about the food systems, natural resources, and ecosystems that make up our bioregion.
Reviews
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This was a phenomenal tour! It was clear how much time, effort, and intention went into the creation and execution of this tour, and it resulted in a wonderful community & farmers oriented event. I would recommend this event to anyone and everyone even remotely interested in food, biking, community, or agriculture — there’s something for everyone!
By Grethe S for Eat, Drink & Pick Berries in Everson Bike Tour | Sept 14 | 1-7pm on Sep 16, 2024
This was a fun ride. Nice to have such an easygoing route. This tour would be much more enjoyable if there was more time planned to actually shop the farm stands we visited.
By Christina D for Farmstand Fresh Skagit Valley Bike Tour | Aug 20 | 2-6pm on Aug 29, 2024
Just a great bicycle day trip with Madi and 12 or so others. Lightly travelled roads so the riding was relaxed and comfortable. We visited four farms and got to sample their produce and were treated to light tours of each farm. The farmers were very gracious and happy to explain their farms and methods of farming. The scenery along the way was spectacular too! Our tour guide, Maddi, was a delight. All in all, we had a great time. Thanks Madi!
By Don S for Farmstand Fresh Skagit Valley Bike Tour | Aug 20 | 2-6pm on Aug 22, 2024
my wife and I had toured this island on our own a couple years ago. It was delightful and inspiring to stop and experience island life from the perspective of farmers, fisherman, and first nation descendants. Lunch was delicious. Don’t forget sunscreen!
By Brad W for Yummy Lummi Bike Tour | August 3rd | 11am-3pm on Aug 08, 2024
Our first trip with the company so didn’t know what to expect, but we had a great time! Visiting the farms and talking to the farmers and fishermen were educational. Lunch was delicious. The best salmon! Our guides Madi, Sam, and Malcolm were friendly and welcoming. It was a fun and relaxing experience for us. Very tempting to stay the night on the island!
By Vinh B for Yummy Lummi Bike Tour | August 3rd | 11am-3pm on Aug 05, 2024