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.

Win a Vashon Island Cycling Weekend!

Vashon Island, a bucolic escape from the pressures of urban life in central Puget Sound, […]

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A Bicycle Built for Two Billion

When life handed Jamie Bianchini several bowls of lemons, he sought comfort where he always […]

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Drink Freely With GRAYL

Staying hydrated is important when you’re on a bike ride. You don’t have to be […]

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Ride to Gigantic Bicycle Festival With Team WA Bikes

Looking for something bikey and musical to do this weekend? Pedal out to the community […]

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Bikes Count! Volunteers Needed for Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count

Data is important in the transportation world and there is a significant lack of documentation […]

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Time to ride PROS: Perimeter Ride of Seattle

Is PROS on your bucket list of bike rides? It should be. The Perimeter Ride of […]

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Experience the Palouse on Tour de Lentil

Prepare to be challenged! Tour de Lentil is a 50k, 100k, or 150k bike ride […]

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Kidical Mass Growing in Washington

Parents who bicycle want to share the joy of riding a bike with their youngsters. […]

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Mount Rainier Bike and Hike: Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground

I love Mount Rainier National Park and I feel incredibly fortunate to have this natural […]

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Seeking Auction Donations!

Washington bikes, and we’re inspired to ride for many reasons. Whether for recreation, transportation, adventure, […]

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