INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of cyclists in Indianapolis biked more than 900 miles across the Hoosier state in honor of fallen heroes.
This year's Cops Cycling for Survivors ride honored officers killed in the line of duty last year, including Richmond Officer Seara Burton and Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz.
The cyclists ended their 13-day trek at Crown Hill Cemetery in front of the "Heroes of Public Safety Section."
Community members, along with families of several fallen Indiana police officers, came out to support.
Riders spoke with 13News and said this year was harder than any other ride after three recent deaths involving officers.
"It was an emotional ride, but what we kept saying this year was this is a year of family, and this is a year of, we want to hear about your officer, and yeah, we're going to do the sad stuff, but we also want to hear about how they lived. How are they a hero when they lived," cyclist Katie Getz said. "Were they goofy? Were they absolute pranksters? They were good people, let's hear about the good stuff that they did."
Officers killed in the line of duty this year will be honored during next year's ride.
For 2023, the group had 41 registered riders and raised more than $74,000.
They also met with 220 survivors along their ride.