Restore 22 Military Bicycle Ride - Stavich Trail

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 Y2hyaXN0aW5lICEgcmVlIHwgcmVzdG9yZTIyICEgb3Jn for information.

The Stavich trail is a reclaimed streetcar line from Poland, OH to New Castle, PA. Lowellville, OH is the perfect staging area and is about 51 miles from Pittsburgh. New construction has closed the west end of the trail so we will begin our 16.5 mile round trip at the new Riverfront Park along the Mahoning River. We will tour some of Lowellville and then hit the trail towards PA. Corn fields, cows and lots of wildlife will be observed including beavers in a massive pond. In 2021 we saw a bald eagle. An active railroad parallels the trail. Expect some short moderate hills with more down hills on the return.

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

Meet up details will be provided the day prior to 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 one guest (does not need to be a veteran). 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 Y2hyaXN0aW5lICEgcmVlIHwgcmVzdG9yZTIyICEgb3Jn for information.
• Riders must sign a waiver prior to the ride.
• Allow for about two hours for the ride, not including lunch.

Leo McCarthy

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