Raleigh's Ride has been created to keep the memory of our schnoodle Raleigh alive and to provide others with an opportunity to remember and honor their beloved family pets while supporting K9 rescue, veterans, and preserving American history.
This is a supporter-sponsored, overnight motorcycle/vehicle ride coordinated by Brimont Bistro in Webster, NY and American Legion Riders 942 Webster, NY traveling to the Eldred WW2 Museum in Eldred PA. The Ride will take place on Armed Forces Day Saturday May 16th 2026 with an overnight stay in Bradford PA. leaving for home Sunday May 17th. Anyone who to attend the ride is welcome though we do ask you to make donations to our charities before attending the ride. Donate Direct to the Eldred WW2 Museum in Eldred PA and Paws Of War K9 Rescue. In the past we collected donations and split between the charities, this can create problems in some ways so we ask people to make donations directly and trust that people who do the Ride will.
Itinerary:
- leaving Brimont Bistro Webster NY at 8:30am.
-stop for gas, snacks, and coffee in Bolivar NY.
-continue on Rt 417 to Ceres and drop into PA backroads arriving at Eldred WW2 Museum 11-11:30 am.
-leave the Museum 1:30-2pm arrive at Olean VFW 2-2:30pm where the VFW is hosting a Clam Bake from 1-5pm, ( if you choose to take part in the Clam Bake cost is $40 per person and you must contact the VFW by May 1st to reserve your ticket, if you choose not to take part in the clam bake cocktails and refreshments are available or you can head to Bradford PA where the overnight stay is and there are many restaurants there). - leave VFW Olean NY 5-6pm head to Bradford PA a 1/2 hr ride from VFW. In Bradford we are booking rooms for overnight at Best Western Plus Bradford Inn 100 S. Davis St. Bradford PA.
- Once at Hotel there are many places to go out to and enjoy close by. You must book your own room at the hotel in Bradford.
- morning of 17th we will muster in the lobby and for all who want to head home you can as you want or join us to ride to Kinzua Bridge State Park 30 min from Bradford Pa.
- after Kinzua State Park we will head home expecting to be back in Webster NY before 3pm
We hope that all who choose to participate or donate see it as a way to keep the memory of their beloved family pets alive. Supporters who donate do not have to go on the ride itself, although both motorcycles and other vehicles are welcome on the ride.
- Registration cost for all riders is $25 and all who pre-register and pre-pay by April 15, 2025 will have a free ride t-shirt waiting for them the day of the event.
- Those who would like to support but are unable to go on the ride are welcome to donate any dollar amount that you wish. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, and those of $40 or more made by April 15, 2025 will also receive a free Raleigh’s Ride t-shirt (be sure to provide name, address, and t-shirt size with your donation!).
- Donations will still be accepted after April 15 and anyone may join in the ride up through the day of, though t-shirts will not be provided for those who donate or register after this date.
- All registration fees and donations to sponsor the ride should be mailed to Gregory Cody 27 Martin Street Webster, NY 14580, with checks made out to Cottreall-Warner American Legion Riders Post 942.
- As there are no overhead costs to this ride (shirts will be covered by Sue Ayotte and Brimont Bistro), all registration fees and donations will be given to charity other than the shipping costs of t-shirts to donors of over $40 unable to attend the event.
- The names of all who sponsor as well as the names of beloved pets that donations have been made in memory of will be shared on Raleigh’s Ride Facebook and web pages.
Raleigh’s Ride: Preserving our American History, Supporting Veterans, and K9 Rescue
Supporting K9 rescue, veterans, and preserving American history.
Thank you to our 2025 donors!
Mark and Cindy Wahl in honor of Ruby.
James McMurray in honor of Tobby.
Mike and Andrea in honor of Carter and Meatball.
Deb and George Casolari in honor of Shannon.
Dean Henrichsen in honor of Killer.
Bill and Renee Lansing in honor of Gracie and 2nd Chance.
Van and Janet Huston.
Jill LaCroix in honor of Mazey.
Steve and Jeanette Brower in honor of Maggie.
Greg and Jenn Cody in honor of Raleigh & Oatmeal.
Kathi Mori Reichart in honor of Piggie.
Steve Gutzmer in honor of Matty.
Mary Ann Rees and Bill Truesdale in honor of Bodie & O'Reilly.
Kevin & Cheryl Cody & Family in honor of Dakota & Mylie.
Ray and Deb Cody in honor of Ginger.
Raleigh's Ride welcomes all who wish to attend supporting K9 rescue, Eldred WW2 Museum, Paws Of War, our past beloved pets, and keeping history alive on Armed Forces Day. Please e mail or call Brimont Bistro if you are making a donation or wish to attend so we can post your name and pets name on the web site after the ride. Call Brimont Bistro ask for Greg with any questions you may have. Keep in mind, this is overnight, people should make donations directly to charities, need to book hotel, buy food clam bake etc, as there is no cost to go all must pay their way. this is a fun event, Thank You all for considering supporting!