Martha's Ride
Join us on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, for a thrilling bike ride through the heart of Pittsburgh. This extraordinary event, led in honor of the life and legacy of Martha Dixon, aims to raise funds for local playgrounds across the Pittsburgh area.
We're excited to have you join us for this special event in support of the Martha Fund. Whether you're an avid cyclist or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this ride is for you! Together, we pedal for our community’s brighter future!
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Option 1
30 Miles
Departure Time: 11:00 AM
Ride Plan: Starting at Station Square at the East Glass House parking lot (Free Parking), the ride will follow the Heritage Trail along Carson Street to a point approximately 15 miles distant and return on the same path, stopping at the Martha Dixon FBI Building at 3311 East Carson Street. At the designated time (a cutoff time will be announced) the Pittsburgh Motorcycle Police will lead a parade of bicycles through the City of Pittsburgh back to Station Square.
RegisterOption 2
15 Miles
Departure Time: 12:30 PM
Ride Plan: Starting at Station Square at the East Glass House parking lot (Free Parking), the ride will follow the Heritage Trail along Carson Street to a point approximately 7.5 miles distant and return on the same path, stopping at the Martha Dixon FBI Building at 3311 East Carson Street. At the designated time (a cutoff time will be announced) the Pittsburgh Motorcycle Police will lead a parade of bicycles through the City of Pittsburgh back to Station Square.
RegisterEndurance ride
From 1st to 5th October
Use the link below to learn more about the endurance ride that is entering its 7th year.
For the last six years, endurance riders dedicated to honoring Martha Dixon's life and courageous heroism have made the entire trek from Washington DC to Pittsburgh via the C&O Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage trails connecting in spirit, Martha’s name on the Memorial Wall in DC to Martha's name on the monument sign in front of the FBI Building
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Become Our Driving Force.
Volunteers indeed are our driving force behind Martha’s Ride, and play a core role in everything we do – from serving the board, to delivering our events, collecting data and connecting us with bike riders right across the country.
Volunteers are a vital part of everything we do, and we are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team!
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YOUR DONATION is tax-deductible and will help us to continue funding playground projects in the Pittsburgh area and host future events like Martha's Ride in support of this mission. To date, The Martha Fund has not spent any donations on salaries, administrative costs, or any other costs that did not directly further its charitable goals. All of the board members and assistants are volunteers. The Martha Fund accepts financial contributions through the website. If you would prefer to contribute your time and talents to support our mission, help us sponsor one of our events, or simply find out more information about The Martha Fund, please send us an email.
info@marthasride.com learn moreBecome an Honorable Sponsor of Martha’s Ride
Partner with Purpose: Your sponsorship fuels dreams and memories. It will help build children's playgrounds in the Pittsburgh area. Join us in making a difference honoring a legacy of service and community development.
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