Executive Director of the Iowa City Bike Library and a Dog Mom. Audrey volunteered at
the Bike Library and became an AmeriCorps volunteer in 2011. She has a degree in International Studies and has lived in DC, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and California before returning to Iowa in 2017. She is also a graduate of the United Bicycle Institute and raves about the 1st annual WTF Bikexplores Summit which informed a lot of the mobility justice work she brings to the Bike Library. She is a champion for women and girls developing confidence and skills through biking and doing their own repairs. She invites any women-identifying and gender non-conforming folks to join her at W/T/F (Women/Trans/Femme) Night. audrey@bikelibrary.org

Drew is a lifelong resident of Iowa and has over a decade of experience in the cycling industry.  His knowledge will be shared with the world in the form of education.  Teaching classes on service and maintenance to the public and training volunteers.  He will also be fixing up bikes for the rental program to meet the demands of the community.  Ask this man a bike question and he should have the answer or a direction to point you in. He is a firm believer that the world is a better place with more people out riding bikes. drew@bikelibrary.org

Walter Linares was born and raised in Muscatine, Iowa. He is Salvadorian, fluent in Spanish, and the oldest of three siblings. Walter enjoys so many different hobbies, and one of those is cycling. He’s got an appetite for speed which earned him the nickname, “The Falcon”. New to the bike world, eager to learn, bringing many talents y mucho creatividad to the table always; Walter is Shop Coordinator. Walter leads volunteers programming, runs a Friday night ride, and if you want to get to know him more–come on down to the shop! walter@bikelibrary.org

Kate believes that bikes are a form of environmental, social and economic justice. She appreciates the Bike Library's focus on empowering the community through hands-on education and affordable access to transportation. She built her first bike at the Des Moines Street Collective. As an intern at Imagine Grinnell, she planned the First Annual Grinnell Gravel Ride (which would later metamorphosize into Prairie Burn). Kate oversees campaign planning, maintaining our database, devises and helps to implement fundraising approaches. kate@bikelibrary.org

Dustin hails from central Iowa. He taught in Des Moines Public Schools before moving to Iowa City to coordinate outdoor recreation programs for local teens. After several years of hiking, kayaking, camping and road tripping with the youths, he has landed at (ridden into?) the Bike Library to build out our youth programs and introduce kiddos to the healthy outlet that is the bike life. When he is not cycling you can find him reading, cooking, or hiking with his precious pup, Luka. dustin@bikelibrary.org

Hien is a passionate supporter of the Bike Library’s mission and a dedicated cyclist. With a strong desire to make a positive impact on the community, Hien is excited to leverage his energy, knowledge, and experience to help advance the organization’s goals. Committed to enhancing cycling opportunities in the area, Hien looks forward to contributing to the Bike Library’s continued success and growth.​

Karen loves biking and believes that there’s nothing better than the wind in your face and the feeling of freedom when you’re on a bike.  She enjoys traveling and exploring the world on her bike.  Last year was her first six week bike packing trip on the Great Divide trail and she’s hooked.  A former time-trial and road rider, these days you’ll find her out on the gravel and B roads, or on the trails with her grandkids.  She works full time as the teen librarian at the Coralville Public Library.  Her goal is to get as many people on bikes as possible, especially kids.  Bikes and books – that’s what it’s all about!

Talk to this environmental activist if you want to know more about working on kids bikes or if you want to know about his passion for volunteering on Wednesdays’ Salvage nights. Del most enjoys biking because he likes to be in the elements, and likes not buying fossil fuels. When trails are a logical part of his travel for transportation, it’s icing on his cake. Del’s most awesome biking feat was riding 117 miles (in one day with camping gear in tow) to attend a workshop in central Iowa. He then hopped (by bike) down to the Iowa State Fair to staff a renewable energy booth. To Del, the Bike Library is a boon to the cycling community, but—much more broadly—a great environmental benefit.

Robin serves as the Treasurer for the Bike Library, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the organization is financially prepared for the next 20 years of growth and impact. With a deep commitment to supporting the Bike Library’s mission, Robin has expertly guided the organization’s financial strategy, helping to place its resources where they are most needed for future success. Driven by a heart-centered purpose, Robin is passionate about helping entrepreneurs break free from financial fear. With a focus on reframing old money stories, Robin works to shift the relationship with money, transforming it into a powerful tool that supports vision and brings dreams to life. 

Ryan is an enthusiastic supporter of the Bike Library and its vital role in fostering cycling opportunities throughout Johnson County. Having been actively involved in the Iowa City cycling community for many years, Ryan is passionate about the organization's mission and leadership in advancing the interests of local cyclists. Ryan is eager to contribute to an organization that serves as a unified voice for promoting cycling and advocating for better facilities, with the goal of encouraging more people to ride. 

The Bike Library is where many of my passions come together: building a caring and resilient community for everyone, repairing things, and encouraging a culture of going more places by bike. I am a City of Iowa City Climate Ambassador and see the Bike Library as a place where climate action already takes place and has potential to grow its impact as a leader in climate action in our community. I’m so excited to be on the board and support the Bike Library’s work!

Mike will eagerly engage with you about the beauty and practicality of three-speed bikes. His bike skill sets include teaching kids how to ride, polishing chrome and protecting old finishes. Perhaps he needs those last two skills because he owns several bikes that are older than he is. On his first RAGBRAI in 1987, Mike rode a Panasonic Touring Deluxe and rode it again on RAGBRAI 2018. He adores riding through Old St. Joseph's cemetery and past the Black Angel in Oakland Cemetery.

The Bike Library is a welcoming and supportive hub within our community that allows folks to learn new skills, value our environment, and embrace the many aspects the bicycle can lend to our well-being.  The bicycle has been a part of my childhood and has fostered many memorable moments and adventures.  It expanded the boundaries of my world that bought me so much joy.  I look forward to being able to share that joy the bicycle has brought me with others, specifically young folks. 

When I first learned about the Bike Library I was amazed to discover that such an incredible place existed in our community. Since then I have been able to learn many new skills in bike mechanics, meet new friends, and be a part of exciting community events. I am so grateful to be on the Board of Directors for the Bike Library. I want to use my time on the Board to continue to grow the mission of the organization and to participate in community based events that help get more people on bikes in a safe, fun, educational way!

Angie is deeply passionate about the mission of getting more people on bikes and advocating for the resources needed to make this vision a reality. Through their Instagram account, @icbikecommuter she actively highlights the bike commuters in the community who are already using biking as a sustainable form of transportation. With a strong commitment to promoting cycling as a viable and enjoyable mode of transit, Angie is eager to contribute to the Bike Library’s efforts to expand cycling opportunities and create a more bike-friendly environment for all.