{"id":99721,"date":"2026-05-07T13:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99721"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:04:34","slug":"cops-cycling-for-survivors-to-honor-more-than-300-indiana-officers-during-25th-annual-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99721","title":{"rendered":"Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana Officers during 25th annual ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ELLETTSVILLE, IN \u2014 Cops Cycling for Survivors announces its 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck\u2014an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025. 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.<br><br>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\u2014a rolling memorial that carries the stories, sacrifices, and legacies of their loved ones into every community the ride touches. 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.<br><br>In 2025, two new heroes were officially added to Indiana\u2019s roll of honor and will receive special recognition during the tour:<br><br><strong>\u2022 Reserve Deputy Sheriff John C. Stahl III, Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2014 End of Watch: June 8, 2025<br><br>\u00a0\u2022 Corporal Blake Adair Reynolds, Delaware County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2014 End of Watch: November 12, 2025<\/strong><br><br>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.<br><br>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. Throughout the journey, riders meet with survivors, read memorials for each fallen officer, and reaffirm their commitment to carrying forward the stories of all 500-plus heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice.<br><br>Survivors\u2014including family members, colleagues, and descendants\u2014who wish to connect with the organization are encouraged to reach out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cops Cycling for Survivors<br>&nbsp;PO Box 597, Ellettsville, IN 47429<br>&nbsp;Phone: 812\u2011727\u20110725<br>&nbsp;Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com\">copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>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.<br><br>Beyond honoring fallen officers, Cops Cycling for Survivors raises funds to support survivors through line\u2011of\u2011duty death benefits, scholarships, youth camps, and long-term assistance programs. The organization also helps families navigate post\u2011incident legal processes, including appeals and parole hearings. Cops Cycling for Survivors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2011.<br><br><strong>2026 Ride Schedule<\/strong><br><br>&nbsp;July 6 \u2013 Indianapolis to Richmond<br>&nbsp;July 7 \u2013 Richmond to Bluffton<br>&nbsp;July 8 \u2013 Bluffton to Angola<br>&nbsp;July 9 \u2013 Angola to Mishawaka<br>&nbsp;July 10 \u2013 Mishawaka to Merrillville<br>&nbsp;July 11 \u2013 Merrillville to Kentland<br>&nbsp;July 12 \u2013 Kentland to Terre Haute<br>&nbsp;July 13 \u2013 Terre Haute to Princeton<br>&nbsp;July 14 \u2013 Princeton to Jasper<br>&nbsp;July 15 \u2013 Jasper to Jeffersonville<br>&nbsp;July 16 \u2013 Jeffersonville to Madison<br>&nbsp;July 17 \u2013 Madison to Bloomington<br>&nbsp;July 18 \u2013 Bloomington to Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis<br><br>Residents along the route are encouraged to show their support for survivors and honor Indiana\u2019s fallen heroes as cyclists pass through their communities.<br><br><strong>About Cops Cycling for Survivors<\/strong><br>&nbsp;Cops Cycling for Survivors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring Indiana\u2019s fallen law enforcement officers and supporting their surviving families. Through its annual bicycle tour, the group memorializes officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while raising financial and emotional support for survivors. More information and donation opportunities are available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ4Njh9AA0AAAAAACw-gvAUdhLRcrs_hl8h-rMHqqzq9aVGOBIf379uCcBbpyqphttDgGr_0o5NgqTevgdXrwTlYELY_RMS31L5sqNSZJ96vRzbd9b3WzCl\">www.copscycling4survivors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ELLETTSVILLE, IN \u2014 Cops Cycling for Survivors announces its 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck\u2014an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025. The 13\u2011day, nearly 1,000\u2011mile ride this July will honor every &#8230; <a title=\"Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana Officers during 25th annual ride\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99721\" aria-label=\"Read more about Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana Officers during 25th annual ride\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"ELLETTSVILLE, IN \u2014 Cops Cycling for Survivors announces its 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck\u2014an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025. 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