Restore 22 Military Bike Ride – Airport Connector

Military, veterans and their guest are invited to join us for a friendly, no pressure bicycle ride. 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. If you don’t have a bike, we may be able to help you. Email christine.ree@restore22.org for information. This tour incorporates a wide variety of riding environments including some moderate hills for a 17-mile round trip. While the official trail is mostly closed to motor vehicles, it does incorporate two dead-end streets. We will ride on a gated, closed, paved road for miles passing the tunnel for the Allegheny County Fire Training Academy and riding under the new Southern Expressway. Clinton Road leads to the rear airport entrance. It begins with a narrow shoulder for 2/10s of a mile before becoming very wide at the hillcrest. We will ride along airport runways, and after traversing the airport parking area, we will arrive at the main terminal and moving walkway. Our return trip is much more downhill, faster and easier. A free lunch will be provided at Mission BBQ in Robinson Township for those who wish to attend. Exact meet up details will be provided the day prior to the ride. REGISTER NOW 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 one guest. Be sure to register your 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 personal protection equipment. If you don’t have a bike, we may be able to help you. Email christine.ree@restore22.org for information. Riders must sign a waiver prior to the ride. Allow for about two hours for the ride, not including lunch. Leo McCarthy