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.

Confessions of a Maphead

I love maps. Nothing launches me into scheming and daydreaming for an adventure like a […]

Posted in Adventure, Humor, Travel | 3 Comments

Remember the Thrill?

Most people can vividly recall the first time they successfully rode a bicycle.  It’s a […]

Posted in Adventure, Kids | 1 Comment

Yahoo! Grand Opening of Ship Canal Trail Extension Tomorrow

The long awaited and much anticipated opening of Seattle’s Ship Canal Trail extension under the […]

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Tips for Trail Advocates

I was the keynote speaker earlier this month at Forever Green Council’s Pierce County Trails […]

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Support Complete Streets for Spokane

All of us use streets, right?  We use streets to get to work, school, run […]

Posted in Accessibility, Attitudes, Complete Streets, Funding/Policy, Politics, Spokane County, Transportation | 1 Comment

Commuting: The Best Part of the Day

Commuting is the best part of the day?  Many folks will disagree with me but, […]

Posted in Adventure, Bike to Work, Commuting, Health, Seattle | 2 Comments

Auction Wrap Up

Whew!  The auction is history and, as promised, the event was filled with fun, friends […]

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Bike Maps

Are you ready to try biking to work or school but you’re unsure of a […]

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Board Transitions

Washington Bikes bid farewell to two valued board members this summer. After seven years of […]

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What’s a cyclist to do?

Help me out, fellow cyclist.  I’m feeling like an unloved step-child these days.  In a […]

Posted in Attitudes, Share the Road | 11 Comments