2026 Cycle Across Illinois

The 2026, 22nd Annual, Cycle Across Illinois Ride is a charitable event that raises money and awareness for the Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors Organization (ICOPS). This year's ride will take place Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, and will cover approximately 320 miles across the State of Illinois, from Edwardsville to Springfield, to Bloomington, to Bourbonnais, to Chicago.  

This will be my third year participating in the event.

Each year, between 140 - 160 Police Officers are killed in the line of duty nationally. ICOPS provides resources to assist in rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as determined by Federal criteria.  Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors provide emotional and financial support, as well as legal assistance to survivors of fallen officers.

The Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors is a State Chapter of the National Organization and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates solely on charitable donations and fundraisers.  

The 2026 Cycle Across Illinois Ride will honor the following officers who lost their lives serving our Illinois communities in 2025:

★ Police Officer Krystal Rivera 

 End of Watch (EOW): June 5, 2025

 Chicago Police Department 

★ Detective Timothy Jones 

EOW: December 3, 2025

Park Forest Police Department

The 2026 Cycle Across Illinois Ride will also remember and honor the following fallen officers, with 10, 15 and 20 year anniversaries. 

★ Correctional Officer Adam Conrad 

 EOW: January 20, 2016

 Marion County Sheriff’s Office

★ Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald 

 EOW: March 4, 2016

South Jacksonville Police Department 

★ Patrol Officer Jason Gallero 

 EOW: September 15, 2016

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department 

★ Police Officer James Brockmeyer 

 EOW: October 28,2016

Chester Police Department 

★ Police Officer Paul Nauden 

 EOW: May 20, 2011

Chicago Police Department 

★ Police Officer Clifton Lewis 

 EOW: December 29, 2011

Chicago Police Department 

★ Police Officer Thomas Wood 

 EOW: October 23, 2006

Maywood Police Department 

★ Police Officer Thomas Cook

 EOW: September 27, 2006

Metra Police Department 

★ Chief Brian Gibbons 

 EOW: June 11,2006

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 

★ Sgt. Rodney Miller 

EOW: May12, 2006

Illinois State Police 

★ Police Officer Jeremy Chambers 

EOW: April 24, 2006

Cahokia Police Department 

★ Police Officer Eric Solorio 

EOW: February 12, 2006

Chicago Police Department 

★ Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Edwards 

EOW: February 12, 2006

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office 

★ Patrol Officer James Knapp 

EOW: January 4, 2006

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department 

This ride has become an annual journey for all our riders, especially our survivors. During our ride, we will be in the presence of families, homes and departments of fallen police officers. We will respect the privacy and confidentiality of our survivors. 

"We ride with purpose and pride to honor the legacy of fallen Law Enforcement Officers.  Through every mile, our cycling group seeks to preserve their memory, support their families and strengthen the bond between the community and those who serve.  With Unity, respect and dedication, we pedal forward to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten."  - 2026 Cycle Across Illinois Team

We hope you will contribute to this worthy cause and join us in our journey as we honor and remember those officers who died serving our communities.

Team Riedel 

Sgt. Rich Riedel - Illinois Conservation Police, Retired

Bob Riedel - Country Financial

Sgt. Ron Riedel - Barrington Hills Police Department, Retired

Allison Hoff - Principal of North Pointe Center