I love it when I can put together several things I love and wrap them into one big project. This blog is an example . . . writing about my life as seen through the lens of my cycling glasses and making connections to God at the same time.
Five years ago I combined two of my passions, riding a bike and living a Christ-centered life. The result is San Diego’s Charitable Christian Cycling Group, Outspokin’ For Jesus! (aka O4J) This blog takes it a step further as I combine another passion of mine, writing.
San Diego had been named the best large city in the U.S. for cycling by BICYCLING magazine! (March, 2006) Indeed, San Diego County is the perfect place to enjoy cycling as a year round activity. It only rains 10 inches per year and 80% of that is between December and March. Average daytime temperature is 70 degrees throughout the year. Rides along the coast are among the most beautiful in the world! San Diego's terrain allows for all kinds of riding from very flat and easy to hilly and challenging. There are over two dozen national and international bicycle industry companies located in San Diego County. There are over 1400 miles of designated bike routes, paths, and trails in San Diego County. Einstein came up with the “theory of relativity” while riding a bike! What will you come up with?
Our charitable Christian cycling club engages in various activities enabling us to share our joy of biking and the spirit of Jesus Christ with others. Our club is open to all! We are Bible Believing Cyclists from across the San Diego County. There are no fees or dues, but you will need a bike! Our goal is making the world a better place on two wheels!
Here are some of our favorite club sayings. They kind of sum up what we’re all about!
Through our spokes . . . God speaks
Making The World A Better Place On Two Wheels
Ride To Eat . . . Eat To Ride
God is definitely at work in our midst! Take a look at some of the charity work we’ve done since January 7, 2006:
o Created Outspokin’ For Jesus! teams to ride in the MS 150 Bay To Bay Bike Tours! Our O4J teams raised $71,000 in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis over the past 3 years!
o Sponsored our own charitable "Bikin' 4 Blankets" project, raising $4,645 for blankets. That's 660 life-saving blankets distributed to our mission in Tijuana, Mexico! (If you double-click on the filmstrip, the photos can be seen more easily!)
O4Jbikin4blankets.shutterfly.com
O4Jbikin4blankets.shutterfly.com
o Donated 27 refurbished bikes to Family Resource Centers in Chula Vista and Rosarito!
o Designed our own custom jerseys!
o Participated as a team in Tour De Palm Springs, Tour De Poway, Rosarito-Ensenada, Midnight Madness, Southbay Expressway Grand Opening, and Four MS150 Bay To Bay Bike Tours!
o Created our own ministry tract Keep Rolling With God!
o Created booth display and materials to distribute at Cycle Eastlake & Bonitafest!
o Adopted logo design for Outspokin’ For Jesus!
o Completed trademark process for name and logo of Outspokin’ For Jesus!
o Informed Public Works Department of mis-aligned grate on the Bayshore Bikeway. Cyclists were in “grate danger” of getting a wheel caught! The grate was replaced!
o Conducted several mini-workshops and clinics on biking equipment, clothing, and accessories!
o Created training accountability and training tips for MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour!
o Promoted our ministry with Bike To Church Day!
o Over 50 people have shared fun times and fellowship on the road!
You can learn a whole lot more about the fun we have at our website:
Like I said before, I love it when I can mix it up with a couple of things I love and the greater good is served as a result. I’m thinking that’s part of the plan He has for me. Very cool!
Perhaps we'll move down there! Love San Diego and love biking!!!
ReplyDeleteDaniel and Vivianne in SD . . . That would make my day. My year. My decade!
ReplyDeleteIsn't is awesome the plans God has for us!
ReplyDelete