Author Archives: Louise McGrody

Louise has been with Washington Bikes since 1994 and is often referred to as its institutional memory. Her community outreach efforts for the WA Bikes have spawned the formation of several local friends groups, including Friends of Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle and the Fish Lake Trail Action Group in Spokane. She has a passion for the outdoors and is happiest when exploring it by bike, skis or hiking boots. She also likes to knit and has been known to stash small knitting projects in her cycling panniers and backpacks.

All kinds of riders for all kinds of reasons

As we pedal into a new year, let’s take a look at who Washington Bikes […]

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Jefferson County to Study SR-20 Bypass Route for Olympic Discovery Trail

Talk to any bicyclist who has traveled the Olympic Discovery Trail route between Port Townsend […]

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Safe Routes to School and Bikeability Webinar

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 10-11:30am Many kids lack safe places to walk and ride […]

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Vote for Washington State Entry in National Bicycle Poster Contest!

We are pleased to announce that Julie Darilek of Olympia is the first place winner […]

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Bring Bike Safety Education to Your Schools!

It’s time to train the next generation of bike riders! The Office of Superintendent of […]

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Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Names Barb Chamberlain Nonprofit Professional of the Year

The Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals (APBP) announced the winners of its annual awards […]

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It’s Time for 5th Grade Bicycle Poster Contest!

Most of us first experience the joy of riding a bike as children. It’s exhilarating, […]

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Remembering Jerry Baker

The Washington cycling community feels a lot smaller today. Jerry Baker, the godfather of northwest […]

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Walk a Block on My Crutches

While you were taking advantage of this record setting summer to enjoy bicycling, I’ve been […]

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Sayonara Summer: First Thursday Bike Social

September 3 is First Thursday Art Walk  in Pioneer Square and we can’t think of a  […]

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