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rideon7
06-07-09, 10:29 PM
Check this out:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/cyclists_roll_up_to_portland_c.html

John E
06-08-09, 08:56 AM
My local pastor is an avid bicyclist, as are our District Superintendent and our Bishop. I am probably too liberal theologically to ascribe mystical power to bike blessing, but the activity is arguably good social PR for cycling.
one_beatnik
06-08-09, 10:32 AM
I am probably too liberal theologically to ascribe mystical power to bike blessingI am too conservative theologically to put anything into this.

This type of thing has been done with motorcycles for years.

pastorbobnlnh
06-08-09, 06:48 PM
I'd rather ride my bikes then let someone splash water on them!
rideon7
06-08-09, 07:52 PM
I'd rather ride my bikes then let someone splash water on them!

The cyclists who brought their bikes to the service were also splashed. It looked very cool on the video, and any denomination was welcome!
JanMM
06-08-09, 08:04 PM
Was that taken from The Onion?
rideon7
06-08-09, 08:54 PM
Was that taken from The Onion?

Dude, ever spent time in Portland? I grew up there, and am glad I did.
Artkansas
06-09-09, 04:34 AM
I was impressed at how fast the comments veered towards fixies. ;)
BengeBoy
06-09-09, 05:34 AM
There is a church that does "bike blessings" (and rider blessings) on one of the first big group rides in the Seattle area (the Chilly Hilly). You don't even have to get off your bike.

There also is a blessing of the fishing fleet each year as well...