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.

Recap: 20th Annual Auction

Last Saturday was Washington Bikes’s 20th annual fundraising auction—and what a fundraiser it was!  Thanks […]

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Tomorrow is PARK(ing) Day!

Tomorrow, September 21, people around the world will be transforming street parking spaces into mini-parks […]

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Olympic National Park Opts for Better Spruce Railroad Trail Alternative

Thanks to public comments from citizens and advocacy groups like Washington Bikes and Peninsula Trails […]

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12 Million Miles Pedaled in National Bike Challenge

The Get up & Ride National Bike Challenge ended August 31 with 30,000 riders, representing all 50 […]

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Spokane Bike Board Looking for Members

There are many ways to be an effective bike advocate.  Hopefully you’re a member of […]

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The Value of Playing With Bikes

It was pretty tough to be bored when I was a kid as long as […]

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Bike Rides to Carry You Into the Fall

Labor Day may be approaching, but biking season is far from over!  These upcoming rides […]

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Call for Auction Donations!

The Washington Bikes is gearing up for its Annual Auction Gala and we have a […]

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Projects will make it safer to bike in Spokane Valley

It will soon be safer and easier to travel by bike or on foot around […]

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Campaign encourages bikes and buses to safely share the road

If you’re a regular commuter/biker/walker/general patron of downtown Seattle, you may have seen the green […]

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