Flower Mound Police Department officers showed that they serve their community on and off the bicycle paths during the 3rd Annual Bike with the Blue event—a charity race that supports Journey to Dream-Kyle's Place, an organization dedicated to assisting homeless youth. Officers from the Frisco Police Department Bike Unit pedaled their way to victory, clinching the second-place team trophy and boasting the fastest officer in the competition, according to the Frisco Police Department.
This past weekend was @FlowerMoundPD's 3rd Annual Bike with the Blue event, benefitting Journey to Dream-Kyle's Place (https://t.co/1QF5jhokEE). Members of your FPD Bike Unit placed 2nd as a team and took 1st for the fastest officer...all for a great cause! #NationalBikeMonth pic.twitter.com/wvRHqKdKjy
— Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) May 6, 2024
The Bike with the Blue event aligns with National Bike Month, a time to acknowledge the benefits of cycling and promote it as a healthy and eco-friendly mode of transportation while the officers' participation embodies their commitment to community engagement; their win underscores the department's team fitness and morale. Meanwhile, the funds raised throughout the event assist Journey to Dream-Kyle's Place, which provides a haven and valuable resources for teens facing homelessness, a testament to the event's outreach and impact beyond the tracks.