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.
This ride is a 16.5-mile cruise on portions of the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Heritage Trail. The entire trail is paved and mostly flat with hills only on bridge ramps. We will see many Pittsburgh landmarks and pass by several local historic sites including the site of a B-25 bomber crash in the river in 1956.
After the ride, we will load up our bikes to have a free lunch at Big Jim’s in the Run (featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, AKA Triple D from the Food Network). You will be provided directions for a short drive to the free parking area in a quiet little-known Pittsburgh neighborhood called The Run.
All riders are required to bring their own bike and PPE. Helmets are required, and all participants must sign a waiver. Must be 18 years or older.
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 two hours for the ride, not including lunch.
