{"id":685147,"date":"2026-05-21T23:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/685147\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T23:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:20:08","slug":"cops-cycling-for-survivors-to-honor-more-than-300-indiana-officers-during-25th-annual-ride-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/685147\/","title":{"rendered":"Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor More than \u2028300 Indiana officers during 25th annual ride | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cops Cycling for Survivors will stop in Kentland in July.<\/p>\n<p>This is the 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck \u2014 an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, according to information from the organizers.<\/p>\n<p>The 13\u2011day, nearly 1,000\u2011mile ride this July will honor every Indiana law enforcement officer who has died in the line of duty and continue the organization\u2019s mission of supporting the survivors they leave behind.<\/p>\n<p>The support truck, which travels the entire route with the cyclists, displays the portraits of recently fallen officers as well as anniversary dates of others. For survivors, this vehicle is widely regarded as hallowed ground \u2014 a rolling memorial that carries the stories, sacrifices, and legacies of their loved ones into every community the ride touches.<\/p>\n<p>Many survivors describe moments of placing a hand on the photo of their officer, sharing a quiet message, or reflecting in silence beside the truck as a significant part of their healing journey. In 2025, two new heroes were officially added to Indiana\u2019s roll of honor and will receive special recognition during the tour:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Reserve Deputy Sheriff John C. Stahl III, Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2014 End of Watch: June 8, 2025<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Corporal Blake Adair Reynolds, Delaware County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2014 End of Watch: November 12, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Their memorial photos have been added to the support truck with the same care, reverence, and respect extended to every fallen officer honored by the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2002 with an inaugural ride to Washington, D.C., Cops Cycling for Survivors has grown into a statewide mission dedicated to ensuring Indiana\u2019s fallen officers are never forgotten. Survivors \u2014 including family members, colleagues, and descendants \u2014 who wish to connect with the organization are encouraged to reach out:<\/p>\n<p>Cops Cycling for Survivors PO Box 597, Ellettsville, IN 47429 Phone: 812\u2011727\u20110725 Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbug.info\/kankakee_valley_post_news\/news\/cops-cycling-for-survivors-to-honor-more-than-300-indiana-officers-during-25th-annual-ride\/mailto:copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cyclists interested in participating in all or part of the 2026 ride are also invited to contact the organization. Participants range from survivors and law enforcement officers to family members, supporters, and community advocates from across Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Ride Schedule<\/p>\n<p>July 6 \u2013 Indianapolis to Richmond<\/p>\n<p>July 7 \u2013 Richmond to Bluffton<\/p>\n<p>July 8 \u2013 Bluffton to Angola<\/p>\n<p>July 9 \u2013 Angola to Mishawaka<\/p>\n<p>July 10 \u2013 Mishawaka to Merrillville<\/p>\n<p>July 11 \u2013 Merrillville to Kentland<\/p>\n<p>July 12 \u2013 Kentland to Terre Haute<\/p>\n<p>July 13 \u2013 Terre Haute to Princeton<\/p>\n<p>July 14 \u2013 Princeton to Jasper<\/p>\n<p>July 15 \u2013 Jasper to Jeffersonville<\/p>\n<p>July 16 \u2013 Jeffersonville to Madison<\/p>\n<p>July 17 \u2013 Madison to Bloomington<\/p>\n<p>July 18 \u2013 Bloomington to Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis<\/p>\n<p>Residents along the route are encouraged to show their support for survivors and honor Indiana\u2019s fallen heroes as cyclists pass through their communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cops Cycling for Survivors will stop in Kentland in July. 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