Above: David Selman, chaplain for the Ransomed Riders of Southeast Iowa, the Burlington chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association, says a prayer for Jeff Lafferty and his motorcycle during the 2023 Burlington Bike Blessing behind the Band Shell in Crapo Park.&nbsp; About 150 motorcyclists gathered on May 6 for the event hosted by Al Nielsen since 2008. Following the blessing, the motorcyclist rode to Mount Pleasant.&nbsp;

Above:&nbsp;A motorcyclist bows his head in prayer during the bike blessing on May 6 behind the Band Shell in Crapo Park.

Above: A group of motorcyclists huddles in prayer&nbsp;at the bike blessing.

Above:&nbsp; About 150 motorcyclists gathered on May 6 for the event.

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 </figure>Above:&nbsp; About 150 motorcyclists gathered on May 6 for the event.

Blessed Motorcycles Wheel Through Crapo Park