Huxley alumna to bring e-bikes to campus May 21 for test rides

Western alumna Katherine Frankhauser will be on Western Washington University's Bellingham campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 21, to demonstrate electric bicycles.

The bikes, from Frankhauser's company Spark Mobility, will be in the Rec Center Plaza.

Spark Mobility is an e-bike, e-scooter, and car sharing company started by Frankhauser, a graduate of Huxley College of the Environment in 2003. The company's mission is to address urban mobility challenges through the resourceful use of technological innovations in sustainable and economically viable solutions.

In addition to guiding visitors in testing the bikes, Frankhauser will be available to discuss her work and experiences.