Bikers Day Sunday Brings Bikers and Prayers Together
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Posted: 7:39 PM May 4, 2008
Last Updated: 10:52 AM May 5, 2008
Reporter: Lynnette Taylor

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If you have a motorcycle, you probably decided to take a ride to enjoy the sunshine, and hundreds of riders did just that..after saying a prayer.

The second annual Biker Sunday brought Harleys and halos together as christian bikers arrived to Blackjack Original Freewill Baptist Church for service.

It's a growing trend across the country as more leather-clad, motorcycle lovers are meeting at churches and are regular churchgoers themselves.

It's an image change that organizers say it the reason for this event.

"We just wanted to get everybody together to get that stereotype that bikers are bad people that they don't go to church and they're trying to commit crimes and do bad thinks, these are good people."
says Co-organizer, Ed Moore.

Riders enjoyed free food, music and fellowship, as well as prizes for the most unique bikes among the bunch.

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Posted by: bob d Location: nc on May 5, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I think this the best topic I have seen or heard of a bike rally at church It makes sense, hear the rumble in the churh yard, let's the Pastor know Church attendance will be "BIG" on that sunday.

Posted by: Tonya Location: Martin County on May 5, 2008 at 12:20 PM
i think it's AWESOME. We have about 6 people in our church that attended.

Posted by: mother of 3 Location: pink hill on May 5, 2008 at 08:42 AM
As a biker I thank David for his positive attitude towards us. At times we bikers get a bad rap. My husband and I both own harleys and we like to think we are respectable. Thanks again David.

Posted by: David Location: Manteo on May 5, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I have never heard of bikers being stereotyped as bad people. In fact, the ones I met a few weeks ago during bike week here on the Outer Banks, were actually very friendly and sociable. They come here allot for fundraisers and Toys for Tots and such. I have allot of respect for bikers. They are always welcomed to the Outer Banks.

Posted by: to funny Location: Ayden on May 4, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Even thought halos are usually the same, all bikers do not ride Harley's. Always get your facts straight before you report.

Posted by: ted Location: nc on May 4, 2008 at 08:22 PM
It is so nice to hear that people STILL pray. Thanks for this story.


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