A leather jacket, chaps and spirituality, some bikers never leave on a road trip without them.On Saturday, bikers from across southern Idaho gathered at Cycle City in Heyburn to take part in the area's first Blessing of the Bikes.The blessing was performed by Don Garner, president of the new Brothers in Christ motorcycle ministry.Garner said the blessing was a way to kick off the new, hopefully tragedy-free riding season.The blessing was also attended by the Banditos, Bikers Against Child Abuse and Bros motorcycle clubs as well as many independent riders.
Jon Cassey, vice president of Brothers in Christ, said the bikers hope to take part in a number of community-based events throughout the summer. This year all of the money they collect will be used to help fight autism.Besides officiating weddings and the blessing the Brothers in Christ are also starting a program where they will offer rides home to people who have had too much to drink."We make the thunder, God makes the lightning," Garner said.Rich Greene may be reached at 208-677-8762 or rgreene@southidahopress.com
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