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As discussed here previously, I'm organizing a ceremony of the Blessing of the Bikes, inspired largely by a similar event in New York City. It will be held on Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Squirrel Hill, on Forbes Avenue near Murray Avenue.

My goal is to make this an inclusive event that people of any religious background would enjoy and appreciate.

Weather permitting, we take a ride through Schenley Park after the blessing.

Here's the Facebook event, with the relevant information from the page pasted below:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116688651744161

Saturday, April 30 · 10:00am - 11:30am

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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Inspired by the Blessing of the Bikes at New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, this first-ever Pittsburgh Blessing of the Bikes will start off the riding season with a short service, including sprinkling (asperging) of holy water over cyclists and their bicycles and a commemoration of those killed while riding.

All ages and all faiths welcome! Riders of other non-motorized vehicles should come out for the blessing as well--scooters, skateboards, etc.