John Harrington Memorial Ride

In Memory

The John Harrington Memorial Bike Ride is held each year in memory of John Harrington. John died tragically on May 27, 2004 while riding his bicycle to work. His friends, colleagues and family honor his memory by raising funds annually to be contributed to a deserving cause. All 2013 donations will go to theMilwaukee Regional Firefighters Burn Foundation.

The Ride

Each year this ride is held on Memorial Day weekend and retraces the route he rode to work. The 2013 ride will take place on May 26th. The ride begins at South Shore Park, continues to his duplex in Bayview, through downtown Milwaukee, along the lakefront, and ending at his assigned fire station in Shorewood. Many riders make the return trip to South Shore Park.

About John

John was an avid cyclist, musician, firefighter, adventurer, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and genuine lover of life. Over the years many people have come out to ride and share their stories of how John had touched them in so many ways. In life John had a way of bringing people together and with this ride each year he continues to connect people from all facets of his life.

Donations
If you are unable to join us on the 26th, but would like to make a donation to the John Harrington Memorial Fund you can do so by clicking here

About the Ride

Join over 100 riders for the 2013 John Harrington Memorial Ride on Sunday, May 26th. This will mark the 9th anniversary we will we ride to honor John’s memory. The ride begins at South Shore Park in Bayview at 10 AM, traveling 18 miles to John’s assigned fire station in Shorewood. Ride back to South Shore Park or go directly to The Milwaukee Ale House. We hope you can join us! Click to Register

2013 Ride Updates/Important Dates:

This year after the ride we are headed back to the Milwaukee Ale House for lunch and an afternoon with family and friends!

May 1, 2013 – T-shirt/Tank Top order deadline

Stay tuned for additional updates…