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.

Ale-Liance IPA: The Story Behind the Beer

May is the month that beer and bicycles share the stage.  It is National Bike […]

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North Cascades Highway Ciclovia

Open streets, a.k.a. ciclovias, are events that temporarily close streets to vehicle traffic so people […]

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Remembering Susie Stephens

It’s hard to believe, but March marked the tenth anniversary of Susie Stephens’ death. For […]

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Alley Adventure

I’m an alley cat. I enjoy exploring alleys on foot and by bike—especially the ones […]

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Meet Jack Hilovsky

Please join us in welcoming Jack Hilovsky. He has joined Washington Bikes staff as the […]

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John Vander Sluis Recognized as a Safe Routes to School Champion

John preps folks for a walking audit at Cedarhurst Elementary. John Vander Sluis of Washington […]

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Biking and walking are part of the transportation mix in rural America

I’ve lived the majority of my life in an urban environment—but not all of it.  […]

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Year in Review: 2011 Highlights

What a productive year it has been at Washington Bikes!  Bicycle advocates and active transportation […]

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Jay Steingold Says Farewell

If you are a customer of Bike Port, retrieved a lost bike left on a […]

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Slowing down is gaining momentum

Pedbikeimages.org/Dan Burden Last year, Washington Bikes championed a bill that would give cities and towns […]

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