Group Ride Volunteer Requirements
Ride Leader or Sweep?
Ride Leaders are responsible for leading a group of 6-8 kids on rides each week and teaching them basic mountain bike skills.
Sweeps assist ride leaders but are not expected to teach the group. They support the ride leader by demonstrating proper technique, riding last or sometimes first, chatting with the kids, and supporting a fun, positive environment.
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RIDE LEADERS Steps 1-4 are required
SWEEPS Steps 1-2 are required
EVERY YEAR
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Step 1 Sign the WMBC Waiver: Find our annual waiver here.
Encouraged: Become a WMBC member: www.wmbcmtb.org/become-a-member
EVERY TWO YEARS
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Step 2 IF RIDING WITH YOUTH: Complete and Submit a Background Check: Go through Bellingham Public Schools: WASP background check.
Exceptions: Teachers in Whatcom/Skagit County; students in a local high school; already approved volunteers within BPS for 2024-2025 school year
Find your status here: https://bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.myschooldata.net/Home.aspx
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Step 3 Current First Aid/CPR Certification: In-person class is preferred; check this site for local Red Cross courses. ​
EVERY EIGHT YEARS (if you stay active*)
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Step 4 Ride Leader Training: Upcoming trainings will be available in Feb/Mar 2026. Stay tuned!
If you have received a Ride Leader Certification from another organization, please email the certificate to programs@wmbcmtb.org​
*Active means you continue to lead rides at least one season a year. If you do not ride lead for over a year you will need to retake the ride lead training above before leading again.
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EVERYONE: Fill out this survey to provide your information and submit above requirements.