⚠️ NEW WAIVERS MINORS (UNDER AGE 18)   ADULTS 18+
All racers must sign this waiver from our event partners, just released during race week. This is NOT the same waiver you signed for Race Cascadia when registering for this event. 
Youth races under age 18 attending this race without a parent MUST SIGN ONLINE BEFORE FRIDAY JULY 8th in order to race, no exceptions.

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⚠️ VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED SIGN UP
Volunteers receive a complimentary 3-day pass to The NW Tune-Up Festival! 

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FESTIVAL LOCATION

Waterfront Waypoint Park

1145 Granary Ave, Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Parking is NOT included with festival passes. It's preferred that attendees walk, ride or take event shuttles to the festival grounds.
Parking passes at the festival can be purchased on-site and through NW Tune-Up Ticketing, if desired.

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Galbraith Mountain
GALBRAITH ENDURO VENUE | TRAILS

The race venue will be set at the new Galbraith Mt / Padden Trails Parking Lot - SEE MAP
Parking for the Galbraith Enduro is at the new lot and then along Samish Way, follow the parking volunteers instructions. Alternate parking is available at Lake Padden, near the dog park. Carpooling is highly recommended.

🐶 We love our dogs of Cascadia, but please note no dogs are allowed on course at any time, and all dogs must be on leash at the race venue. Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after them - don't leave poop bags in the woods! Sorry, dogs are NOT allowed inside the Waterfront Festival Grounds. 

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The CDC Bonus Enduro at Galbraith Mountain is a feature race at the NW TUNE-UP Bikes, Beer and Music Festival. 
This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone. 

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Enduro registration fee includes

3-day festival pass ($125 value)
$150 Adults 18+
$125 Youth 11-17 
$99 Youth 10&U

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SPECIAL RATES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TOO!
Wait to buy your extra festival passes for family members!
NW Tune-Up is offering a special rate for racers coming to the festival with their family.
Look for the link to get your additional passes on your race entry confirmation receipt!

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PLEASE BRING TO EVERY RACE

FOOD + WATER - Bring more than you think you'll need! Plan to carry at least 50 ounces  of water on you at all times while riding, plus carb and protein rich snacks to have on hand throughout the day. The aid station on course is not intended to be your sole support, it's intended for water top-offs and  food to supplement you. Proper preparation goes a long way in preventing emergencies on race day.

HELMETS / BODY PROTECTION Helmets must be worn at all times while on course, on both the transfers and race stages. If you're pedaling you must have your helmet securely fastened or risk disqualification. A full face helmet is highly suggested, but not mandatory. Additional body protection to consider are gloves, knee pads, eye protection, neck braces, chest protection, elbow guards, etc.

COURSE MAP Download the Trailforks App to your mobile device with updated regional maps including the event course links released on Wednesday evening of race week; if you do not have a mobile write down the course details with stage names and order to carry with you during the event, found in the race guide or on the information board in the main venue.​

TRASH - Pack it in, pack it out. Please help us keep the forest clean while we're guests at the race venue. 
TOOLS - Pack a small tool kit with puncture repair kit + multi tool for on the fly trailside repairs
AID - Consider a basic first aid kit with sunscreen, bug spray and bandaids to take care of the bites, burns, stings and things. A waterproof jacket, emergency blanket and whistle area all good ideas too!

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 6 Course announced by 9 PM on our website and social media feeds

Friday, July 8 Course marked  by 12 noon for unsanctioned practice for all courses (adults and youth).

• No shuttling during practice at Galbraith - earn your turns!

• 3 - 6 pm Pickup your race packet after practice at the race venue on Galbraith Mt

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COURSE LINKS

Pro/Expert COURSE

Sport COURSE

Novice/Enduro Lite COURSE

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RACE DAY 1: SATURDAY JULY 9
Pro/Expert, Hard Tail, Sport 19+, Enduro Lite

7:00 AM Venue opens  

7:30 AM Packet pickup starts in the Venue
8:45 AM Mandatory racer briefing in the Venue
8:55 AM Racer call ups start in the Venue

9:00 AM First wave off

Podium Award Ceremonies will be held at the Venue in waves throughout the day as each category finishes.

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SATURDAY CALL UP SCHEDULE

09:00 AM Pro Men

09:10 AM Pro Women

09:20 AM Exp Men 19-29

09:30 AM Exp Men 30-39

09:40 AM Exp Men 40-49

09:50 AM Exp Men 50+, Hard Tail Open
10:00 AM All Expert Women

10:10 AM Enduro Lite Women + Men

10:20 AM Sport Men 19-29

10:30 AM Sport Men 30-39

10:40 AM Sport Men 40-49

10:50 AM Sport Men 50+

11:00 AM All Sport Women

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RACE DAY 2: SUNDAY JULY 10
Jr Expert OPEN, Jr Expert age-based, Jr Sport, Youth Novice, Youth Enduro Lite
Expert OPEN,* Sport OPEN*, Enduro Lite OPEN*

*These categories do NOT earn CDC series points

7:00 AM Venue opens  

7:30 AM Packet pickup starts in the Venue
8:45 AM Mandatory racer briefing in the Venue
8:55 AM Racer call ups start in the Venue

9:00 AM First wave off
Podium Award Ceremonies will be held at the Venue in waves throughout the day as each category finishes.

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SUNDAY CALL UP SCHEDULE

09:00 AM All Novice Boys

09:05 AM All Novice Girls
09:10 AM Enduro Lite Men/Boys 

09:15 AM Enduro Lite Women/Girls

09:20: AM Jr Expert Open Boys

09:30 AM Jr Expert Boys 17-18

09:40 AM Jr Expert Boys 14-16

09:50 AM Open Expert Men

10:00 AM Jr Exp Boys 11-13

10:10:AM Jr Expert Open Girls

10:20 AM All Junior Expert Girls (age-based) and Expert Women

10:30 AM Jr Sport Boys 17-18

10:40 AM Jr Sport Boys 14-16

10:50 AM Sport Open Men

11:00 AM Junior Sport Boys 11-13

11:10 AM All Junior Sport Girls, Sport Women

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PRO PURSE, PODIUM AWARDS, SERIES POINTS​

• BIGGER PRO PURSE! The NW Tune Up is upping the ante for the CDC Bonus Race bringing more money to the table!
  Payouts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place are $1500, $1000 and $500, with equal payouts for men and women!

• Medals 5 deep for all categories. Must be present on podium to receive award and payout.

CDC Bonus Racers also win points toward CDC Series Overall!

• Adults and Junior Expert racers must complete 4 races in the same category  to be eligible for CDC Series 

• Youth racing Junior Sport, Novice and Enduro Lite  racers must complete 3 races in the same category to be eligible for CDC Series Overall points and awards

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CAMPING / LODGING

NW Tune Up Lodging Partners - Stay and play using these great rates!

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VanLife Camping

VanLife Camping - $80 Single-Day Pass (Thursday, Friday, Saturday OR Sunday) includes:

• Reserved van life camping space at the offsite, waterfront camping zone in Fairhaven

• Fully secured campsite with 24 hour access

• Private restrooms (porta-potty)

• Morning and evening shuttles to waterfront festival grounds

• $75 discount on 3-day Parking pass on festival grounds (Discount code to be emailed after Vanlife pass purchase)

• Check In: 1:00PM /Check out: 11:00AM

• 4-day VanLife Camping Pass is available; as well as VIP Festival + VanLife Pass SEE OPTIONS  

Exit and Re-Entry will be permitted and we will try to give you the same camp site, but we cannot guarantee the same camp parking site each re-entry.
The NW Tune-Up Festival (and VanLife Camping) is a Toward Zero Waste event. Please dispose of your compost and recycling waste in the appropriate

waste receptacles provided and do not mix with landfill waste.

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Nearby Camping
 

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