30 April 2011
New York has a flourishing bicycling community. Hundreds of cyclists aim to ensure safe pedalling by attending the somewhat eccentric Blessing of the Bicycles ceremony, held at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in Manhattan each spring.
Each year a blessing is offered to kick off a safe cycling season, with holy water sprinkled over each bike in the process. This is followed by a moment of silence to remember those who have died in cycling accidents during the past year. Bike messengers, racers, commuters, recreational bikers and, of course, children, are all invited to this colorful service.
The event has been running since 1999 and adds to the cathedral's colourful collection of annual events and services, which include summer and winter solstice concerts as well as Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Easter happenings.
Location
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
112th Street & Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY
Hours
9.30 AM
Admission
Free
Directions
By Subway:
1 to 110th St.
By Bus
11 runs north on Amsterdam & south on Columbus Aves.
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