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.

Tomorrow is Bike to School Day!

By Louise McGrody | Published May 6, 2014

May is Bike Month and tomorrow thousands of kids will pedal to school in celebration […]

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Weekend Escape: Walla Walla

By Louise McGrody | Published April 28, 2014

April in Walla Walla. Cool spring mornings give way to warm and sunny afternoons (don’t […]

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Seattle’s Bicycle Sunday Returns

By Louise McGrody | Published April 28, 2014

They’re back! Bicycle Sunday returns to Seattle on May 4. First introduced in 1965, Bicycle […]

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May is Bike Month and It’s Huge!

By Louise McGrody | Published April 25, 2014

Washington bikes and May is our month! Bicyclists from Port Angeles to Pullman, and places […]

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Ferry County Rail Trail Celebration This Saturday

By Louise McGrody | Published April 23, 2014

Ferry County Rail Trail Partners and the county commissioners’ Rail Corridor Committee are pleased to […]

Posted in Infrastructure, Stevens County, Trails, Travel | 2 Comments

Snohomish County Bikes: Will Bike for Pie

By Louise McGrody | Published April 22, 2014

Snohomish County Bikes: an ongoing series highlighting great Snohomish County bike rides. Share your own great […]

Posted in Adventure, Everett, Fuel, Snohomish County, Tourism, Trails | 4 Comments

USBR 10: In the Home Stretch

By Louise McGrody | Published April 17, 2014

Earlier this month, an application for official recognition of US Bicycle Route 10 — Washington […]

Posted in News, Tourism, Travel, USBRS | 3 Comments

Build a Better Burke-Gilman Trail NOW!

By Louise McGrody | Published April 16, 2014

The University of Washington is applying for a TIGER 2014 grant from USDOT to improve […]

Posted in Advocacy, Alert, Funding/Policy, Seattle, Trails | 6 Comments

Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Cycling Event

By Louise McGrody | Published April 15, 2014

Nearly 2800 Special Olympics athletes will compete over three days at the 2014 Summer Games […]

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April 19 is Free Day at WA State Parks

By Louise McGrody | Published April 14, 2014

Interested in doing some biking or hiking in a Washington State Park but lack a […]

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