Restore 22 Military Bike Ride

THE RIDE

Our bicycle rides are a great way to explore Western Pennsylvania and beyond. The rides are hosted by Leo McCarthy, Army veteran and retired Moon Township police chief. Leo works hard to plan our rides, peppering them with an ounce of fun and a dash of history.

The rides are social in nature and limited to a small group of 15 riders. We take our time and enjoy the camaraderie. Most rides are between 15 and 20 miles.

Join us for the last ride of our 2024 season. Ride 16 miles on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Experience views along all three rivers and take in all of Pittsburgh’s great riverside attractions. View stadiums, museums, parks, bridges, marinas, boats, inclines and learn tons of history. Enjoy an introduction to the trail system connections that could take you all the way to Washington D.C.

Finally, tour Bicycle Heaven the world’s largest transportation museum dedicated to bicycles. See thousands of bicycles from all the way back to the mid-1800s. Experience lots of fun memorabilia and a psychedelic light room. See famous bikes from the movies and TV. Admission is free and bike locks are provided.

Interested riders are welcome to join us for lunch afterward, at their own expense.

Meet up details will be provided the day before the ride.

YOUR GUIDE

Your guide for this excursion is Leo McCarthy. After serving three years in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps at Fort Hood, Leo joined the Moon Township police force as a uniformed patrol officer in 1976. He rose through the ranks serving as a detective and sergeant before being promoted to captain in 1999, and then to chief in 2005. After 41 years of service to Moon Township, he retired on January 1, 2018. Leo is highly educated in the field of law enforcement and graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class 198 in 1999. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys exploring the region's bike trails.

REQUIREMENTS

• Open to anyone who served in the U.S. military and a guest.
• All riders must be 18 years of age or older.
• Riders of all skill levels are welcome, though they should be familiar with the basics of shifting bicycle gears.
• All riders are required to bring their own bike and PPE.
• Riders must sign a waiver prior to the ride.
• Allow for about three hours for the ride, not including lunch.

Leo McCarthy

Host or Publisher Restore 22