PHOTOS: 2024 Birky Challenge bike ride

The 14th annual Birky Challenge bicycle ride took place Saturday, June 1, 2024.

The ride is in of honor fallen Police Officer Craig Birkholz, who was killed in the line of duty on March 20th, 2011. After he was killed officers and citizens from around the area wanted to honor Craig by starting the Birky Challenge bike ride. The ride features a 20, 40, or 67-mile bike ride through the Kettle Moraine area with bike mechanics along the route to help with any problems that may occur.  

The name “Birky Challenge” is a reference to workouts Officer Birkholz would challenge other officers to at the Fond du Lac Police Department. Officer Birkholz would use these challenges to inspire greatness in others.

Proceeds of the 2024 ride will benefit the Wisconsin Rider’s charitable causes, including Sleep In Heavenly Peace & Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County.