Melinda Bourgeois joined the Bike Easy board in January, 2011. Melinda has been active with bike advocacy primarily in Jefferson Parish for the past 6 years through coordinating the largest bike ride in the region — Tour De Jefferson. She is the owner of Travel Central and World Coffee and bikes recreationally throughout the region. When she travels a one or two day bike tour is always included. She has bike over the Golden Gate Bride, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.