About this Event
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 was originally scheduled for June, but we postponed it due to bad weather. It's a16-mile ride beginning on the Panhandle Trail about 20 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport. We will begin our trek at the historic Burgettstown Train Station which is now a restaurant/snack bar. We will have a photo opportunity at the new trailhead park that includes a large Statue of Liberty replica. Enjoy calming views of the meandering waters of Harmon Creek as well as several large ponds. Be on the lookout for wild turkeys and deer. Riders are welcome to bring an apple or carrot for our equine friends at a trailside pasture.
We will take a quick rest at the PA/WV state line before entering West Virginia and stop at the Collier’s Station Trailhead. There we will see the historic marker commemorating the World Championship Boxing match between Champion Joe Goss and Patty Ryan which lasted 87 rounds.
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.
Interested riders are welcome to join us for lunch afterward, at their own expense, at Walden’s Restaurant on the trailhead.
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.
Leo McCarthy
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Panhandle Trail, Panhandle Trail, Burgettstown, United States
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