HOW TO DEMO BIKES

Whether you’re looking to try your first mountain bike, explore a new style of biking or simply curious about the latest tech, you’ll have plenty of options for demoing a bike. And with more brands attending than ever before, you'll have more demo bikes to choose from.

Free bike demos are included with all 3-day and valid 1-day tickets, available from participating brands Friday–Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM. All bikes must be returned to the Expo Village by 5 PM.

Demo Bike Availability

Demo bikes are incredibly popular and availability is not guaranteed. To ensure you get to ride Bellingham's wonderful trails, we highly recommend bringing your existing bike to the festival in the event a demo bike is unavailable at your preferred time.

Demo bikes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and exhibitors do not take reservations in advance. If there’s a specific bike you want to demo, please arrive early in the day for the best selection. Line up as early as 8:30 AM before demos start at 9 AM. It’s up to individual vendors to determine how long demos can be ridden, but 2–3 hours is generally the standard amount of demo time per bike.

Demo Guidelines & Requirements

Demo bikes are not intended to be used for racing, so please come equipped with your own bike if competing in the Galbraith Mountain Enduro, jump jam or pump track drag race. The demo zone will not be open early enough for the Gravel Gran Fundo, so participants should expect to ride their own bike.

Some exhibitors may have helmets, shoes or pedals to demo, but it’s best to bring your own in case they aren’t available. In any event, all demoers should bring the following items:

  • Valid festival pass (3-day or 1-day pass)

  • Valid I.D

  • Valid demo pass (pickup at will call with your festival wristband)

  • Credit card (must match the name on your demo pass)

  • Helmet, shoes and pedals

  • Hydration pack (most demo bikes don’t have bottle cages) and snacks

  • Multi-tool and flat tire repair kit (optional but highly encouraged)

  • A ride plan (to get the most shred for your bread)


View Participating Demo Brands