Over the past several months I’ve been training for something that means a great deal to me.
Soon, I’ll be riding over 500 miles in a span of 4 days from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC on a road bicycle as part of the long-standing Bike2DC ride in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We’ll arrive in Washington during National Police Week, a time dedicated to remembering those who gave their lives protecting others.
Every mile of this ride represents remembrance, gratitude, and respect for officers who never made it home to their families.
I’m also riding in support of the Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation, which provides college scholarships to young people pursuing careers in law enforcement. Supporting them means investing in the next generation of men and women who feel called to serve their communities.
If you’re able, I would greatly appreciate your support through a donation. No amount is too small, and every bit helps honor the fallen while supporting the future of our profession.
Thank you for standing with us and remembering those who gave everything.
#Bike2DC #NationalPoliceWeek #HonorTheFallen #NeverForgotten
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Bike 2 DC - Ride to Honor
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, we will meet at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Headquarters. We will hold an opening ceremony to acknowledge those N.C. law enforcement officers tragically killed in 2025. Then we will roll out with a full police escort to begin our meaningful journey to DC, fully supported all along the way.
Bike 2 DC - Ride To Honor is a fundraising event benefitting Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation and its mission. Registered riders accept two challenges. The first is to ride 500 miles in just four days. But more importantly, the second is to raise money for this amazing organization. All riders agree to a minimum fundraising amount based on the category selected during registration. Riders can reach their goal by donating to their own fundraising effort or sharing their custom PledgeReg fundraising page with friends, family, and co-workers. PledgeReg makes it easy and fun to share your own personal message about why you are raising money, and even easier to collect donations.
Since 2007, Law Enforcement officers from Charlotte and the surrounding area have gathered each May to ride bicycles 500 miles over four days from Charlotte to Washington, DC, as a part of the annual “Bike 2 DC - Ride to Honor” event. Our journey is not easy, but each mile is a tribute to those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation was established to provide the youth of Charlotte, NC, and Mecklenburg County with the freedom to continue their education past high school. The Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation is the result of a collaborative effort designed to honor the memory of Charlotte’s Fallen Heroes by furthering their Legacy through the pursuit of higher education.