Cascade Bicycle Club
Rachel Longest is an experienced professional currently serving as the Youth Development Partnership Manager at Cascade Bicycle Club, focusing on expanding bike-centric youth development programs in Washington and creating a curriculum that integrates bike safety education. Previously, Rachel held various roles, including Project Manager and Distribution Manager at LA RU CREATIVE LLC, where fostered relationships with over 80 wholesale partners, and Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Blanchet High School, designing retreats and providing leadership training. Rachel's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Xavier University.
Cascade Bicycle Club
Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycle organization, is powered by 8,500 members and serves bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce world-class rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland, Free Group Rides, the Advocacy Leadership Institute, the Bike Walk Roll Summit, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project. We envision a safe and healthy future where bicycles bring people together, eliminate inequity, and create thriving communities. Cascade Bicycle Club brings people together to experience the joy of bicycling through transportation, recreation, and friendship. We collaborate with members, volunteers, and community partners to inspire people to advocate for a safe, equitable, and sustainable Washington state. We build confidence, leadership, knowledge, and community by teaching bicycle skills to all ages.