2025 Ruggiero Memorial Neon Bike Ride

October 3, 2025

Why the name change to the Neon Bike Ride and Exchange?

It’s no secret that the Nicholasville Police Department and the Jessamine County community suffered a great loss in February 2025 when Officer Anthony Ruggiero passed away. Anthony had a great love for others and was passionate about giving back to his community members. The Neon Bike Ride and Exchange was one of Anthony’s favorite events, so it was renamed to honor his memory.

Anthony’s unexpected passing opened the door for some very raw and honest conversations about mental health and suicide awareness. The Nicholasville Police Department has a Police Social Worker and Victim’s Advocate on staff who can connect community members and law enforcement personnel alike to mental health professionals so that no one suffers alone. If you are struggling, please reach out! NPD is here to offer judgement free assistance.

Thank you to all of our Community Partners, Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers! Without you, this event would not be possible!

Thank you Commonwealth Attorney Andy Sims and B&B Bait and Tackle for your donations!	Thank you, Mr. Lytle and Bluegrass Iron Men Ministry for donating $500 towards the Ruggiero Memorial Bike Ride!
Thank you , Mr. Hager for donating 4 bikes to our Neon Bike Ride!	The new NPD recruit class making sure the bikes are in good working order for October 3rd!
Thank you, Mr. David Ramey! Mr. Ramey collected 32 bicycles to donate to the Neon Bike Ride!	A generous donor dropping off 3 bikes for the event!
Thank you to PECCO, especially Scottie and Jonna Perdue, for the extremely generous donation of $5000 to the Ruggiero Memorial Neon Bike Ride. The check was presented by Noah Poor, a good friend of Anthony's.	Thank you, Sam's Gold and Pawn for donating NINE bicycles and as well as a monetary donation!
Thank you, Tolley Family!	Thank you, Ms. Vicki Walker!
Thank you, Mr. Alan Roberts!	Hey thanks so much to Chris and Ryan from Aaron's Rentals for donating 5 bikes and volunteering their time on the day of the big event!

2025 Ruggiero Memorial Neon Bike Ride

*October 3, 2025*

Thank you Commonwealth Attorney Andy Sims and B&B Bait and Tackle for your donations!

Thank you, Mr. Lytle and Bluegrass Iron Men Ministry for donating $500 towards the Ruggiero Memorial Bike Ride!

Thank you , Mr. Hager for donating 4 bikes to our Neon Bike Ride!

The new NPD recruit class making sure the bikes are in good working order for October 3rd!

Thank you, Mr. David Ramey! Mr. Ramey collected 32 bicycles to donate to the Neon Bike Ride!

A generous donor dropping off 3 bikes for the event!

Thank you to PECCO, especially Scottie and Jonna Perdue, for the extremely generous donation of $5000 to the Ruggiero Memorial Neon Bike Ride. The check was presented by Noah Poor, a good friend of Anthony's.

Thank you, Sam's Gold and Pawn for donating NINE bicycles and as well as a monetary donation!

Thank you, Tolley Family!

Thank you, Ms. Vicki Walker!

Thank you, Mr. Alan Roberts!

Hey thanks so much to Chris and Ryan from Aaron's Rentals for donating 5 bikes and volunteering their time on the day of the big event!

October 3, 2025