Toronto\u2019s Trinity-St. Paul\u2019s United Church<\/a>, agrees.\u00a0\u201cWe have a strong commitment to live with respect in creation,\u201d she said. \u201cCelebrating riding bikes is a way to follow the commandment to tread lightly on the Earth.\u201d<\/p>\nThere is something divine about riding a bicycle. On such a simple machine, people\u00a0can experience a more visceral connection with the world around them as they challenge their body. As they bike around the busy city streets they\u00a0can hear the sounds of a street drummer or smell the oil and garlic as they pass a pizza shop. It\u2019s not just about doing something for the environment, saving money, and getting a work out \u2014 it\u2019s about living well.<\/p>\n
\u201cMay the road rise to meet you,\u201d said Rev. Gitlitz. \u201cMay the wind be ever at your back; may all your journeying be joyous; may you and your bicycle be cherished in the Spirit of Life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Originally published on Eden Keeper. We all know that riding a bike is good for the environment and for your health. But riding a bike in a busy city, like San Francisco or Manhattan, is a harrowing experience. Potholes lay waiting to grab your front tire and flip you over. Taxis speed by, more concerned …<\/p>\n
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