Bike Rally

Our church held an interesting and fun event last weekend. The music director had the great idea of hosting a bicycle rally. This was an outreach event to our church neighbors… to help people get their bicycles into shape for the summer season.

The flyer.

There were a few bike stations set up…for minor repairs and pumping up tires as needed…there was a giveaway table, a raffle for bike helmets and bike locks. There was sunshine (although chilly at the beginning), and of course, there was music and food…donuts and coffee, hot dogs and water…all free…for all. O yes, and free t-shirts.

One of several bicycle help stations.
The raffle table, and overview of the lower parking lot at church.

Gary and I volunteered to help at the event. We envisioned lots of kids coming with their bikes. We were surprised, and enjoyed the fact, that many families came together, and many adults had their bikes serviced.

Another bicycle station.
A station for decorating bikes. Kids had fun with this…including the old-fashioned playing card attached to the spoke to make your bike sound “cool”.

There was a good turn out, and steady…not everyone came at once. We were there for four hours and all of us volunteers could tell people were having a great time, as were we! 

There were a couple obstacle courses set up in the front parking lot.

The bike rally was deemed successful. We were able to show love to our neighbors, and offer them something practical and fun. 

Hot dogs on the grill…always yummy.

It was most likely the beginning of an annual event.

6 thoughts on “Bike Rally”

  1. What a GREAT, and creative, idea. Thank you to your church for this wonderful outreach and service. Thank you for volunteering. What a positive difference you are making in Northfield.

    1. Thanks. That’s our church’s goal…to make a positive difference in our town.

  2. What a brilliant event! That was a case of meeting the people where they are at! I am truly impressed with that. I am sure it was really fun, Valerie. That was a fun volunteer choice!

    1. It was, indeed. Gary and I both like biking and are happy to help others enjoy it too. 😉

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