May 18 for Blessing of the Bikers
Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County invites mid-Michigan motorcycle enthusiasts to twist the throttle Saturday, May 18 with its 3rd annual Blessing of the Bikers in Rotary Park downtown St. Johns. The 3-hour event kick-starts at 9:30 am.
With support from Road Riders for Jesus, this fully customized Habitat fundraiser offers a charity ride, motorcycle show, slow drag race, live band, door prizes and commemorative T-shirts.
Flex some heavy metal muscle by entering your sweet ride in the Habitat Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Hammer in Hand Custom Cycles. Bikers register their rides between 9:30 and 11:15am. Hammer in Hand fired up the torches to design one-of-a-kind trophies and the top three winners earn prize packages as well as “shelf bling.”
The Michigan State Police Motorcycle Unit cruises though at 10:30 with a slow motor skills demonstration. Then, any rider can test their clutch control in the Slow Drag Race. Last to the line in this elimination contest wins the prize.
Gear up with a ride-rocking commemorative T-shirt, sporting original art by Laura Bishop of Locale Media. Anyone can own this Old School ride while supplies last.
The roar of life-saving loud pipes won’t be the only music in the wind thanks to a live performance by Chosen and announcements of door prize drawings that include $25 gas cards, sponsor coupons and gift certificates.
Blessing of the Bikers redlines at noon, officiated by Church of the Living Word Pastor Audie Clairmont. Newly blessed riders saddle up by 12:30pm to set their own pace or take the Charity Ride to Blanchard.
Tank up on site with drinks and snacks at one of the downtown St. Johns restaurants or save your appetite for lunch at the Charity Ride destination.
Habitat’s May 18 Blessing of the Bikers is fueled by Sparrow Clinton Hospital Pauli Ford, Sundance Buick GMC, Midstate Title Company, Law Office of John B. Salemi, Capitol Harley-Davidson, Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers, and St. Johns Locale Media with support from Road Riders for Jesus, Wild Hogettes and Hammer in Hand.
All event proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County. For more information, call Habitat Director Sue Carroll at 989.227.1771.