May 2, 2025
Chattanooga, TN – A team of five Chattanooga Police Department (CPD)
officers will embark on an approximately 800-mile cycling tour to honor law
enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and to support the
families they leave behind. The ride is part of the 2025 Law Enforcement
United (LEU) Road to Hope—a national memorial event that brings together
officers from across the country, making stops to honor the fallen along
the route.
The CPD cyclists will be accompanied by three CPD Motor Unit officers, the
Tennessee Highway Patrol, and motor units from Tucson, Arizona, for the
entire route. Virginia State Police will add support once the riders cross
the state line. Together with support drivers, they’ll provide safety and
logistical assistance to help ensure a smoother ride for all participants
and other road users.
The CPD team has raised more than $17,000 in support of Law Enforcement
United’s mission and this year’s ride. The team will depart from
Chattanooga, Tennessee, and cycle to Roanoke, Virginia, where they will
join other LEU riders before continuing on to Washington, D.C. for National
Police Week. This particular route is known as one of the most challenging
in the LEU program due to both the distance and elevation gain.
Media are invited to attend the team’s departure for interviews and b-roll
opportunities.
WHO: Cycling team of Chattanooga Police Officers and 20 riders from other
law enforcement agencies
WHAT: 2025 Law Enforcement United's Road to Hope
WHEN: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.
WHERE: Ross’ Landing, Chattanooga
The team’s journey will be updated on CPD’s social media channels as
information is received.
Contact: CPDCommunications@chattanooga.gov