Join the Ride, Join the Fun
Northwest Tune-Up wouldn’t be a bike festival without hands-on events that put you in the heart of the action. From races and rides to bike history and film festivals, there's something for every kind of cycling lover.
FREEHUB PRESENTS
MTB FILM FESTIVAL
JULY 9, 2026
5–10 PM
Kick off Tune-Up with Freehub PRESENTS Mountain Bike Film Festival outside and under the stars. Hosted by professional rider and Tune-Up emcee Cam McCaul, enjoy a curated lineup of independent cycling films making their silver screen debut at the festival grounds on Thursday night. Free for 3-Day ticketholders or available for standalone purchase. Tickets available soon.
The Brett Tippie Story:
Choosing the Right Line
July 9, 2026
5:30–7 PM
Freeride pioneer and Tune-Up emcee Brett Tippie shares his high-energy journey from the birth of freeride mountain biking to addiction—and the climb back. Hitting the stage before Freehub PRESENTS, this in-person speaker series blends stories from the sport’s early days with a message of resilience, redemption and self-belief. Free for 3-Day ticketholders. Individual tickets on sale soon.
Red Bull
Best Whip
July 11, 2026
Riders hit Bellingham Waterfront’s newest trick jump in a fast-paced jam, stacking as many runs as they can before time runs out. Judges reward the biggest and boldest with stickers to advance to a 15-minute final jam, where the top riders go head-to-head before winners are crowned.
Outdoor Research
FMB Freestyle Showdown
Presented by Zink Bikes
July 11, 2026
This bronze-level FMB World Tour event brings top freeride talent to Bellingham’s flowy dirt jump course, where riders send big air and technical tricks with style, control and commitment. The crowd fuels every run—spectating is free, and the energy is priceless.
Trailforks Galbraith
MTN Enduro
July 12, 2026
Tackle 4–6 epic stages on Bellingham’s favorite trails. As part of the Cascadia Dirt Cup, this enduro race is all about the descents: timed sections focus on speed and skill, while climbs let you catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. It’s technical, thrilling and what mountain biking dreams are made of.
UPWAY BUY-AND-SELL BIKE PROGRAM
July 10–12, 2026
Upway will be on site buying all styles of used bikes and e-bikes, making it fast and frictionless to turn your current bike into your former one. No buy-and-sell listings. No messages. No meetups. Just an easy way to make room for an upgrade.
Radical Roots Skills Clinic
July 10–12, 2026
Whether you're dialing in your technique or just taking flight, come away with new mountain bike skills from Radical Roots, Bellingham's top professional coaches. Clinics are free for 3-Day, 1-Day and Bike ticketholders. Register in advance now!
Airbag Jumping Clinics with Coach Robbie
July 10–12, 2026
Sharpen your jumping skills with Coach Robbie in a safe, supportive setting. Progress through a series of airbag jumps designed to boost confidence and technique in the air, no matter what level you're starting from.
Update: airbag clinics are now full. However, airbags will be available for 3-day ticketholders to use before and after clinics. Click below for more information.