Calling all Motorcycle Riders! Kersting’s Cycle Center is Hosting Multiple Events This Weekend

Kersting’s Cycle Center has some events happening this weekend that will give motorcycle riders a couple of chances to break out the bikes, which might have undergone services like custom build motorcycles.

Today, Kersting’s will be holding an open house, recognizing Harley Davidson’s 115th Anniversary. The first 115 individuals to arrive will get a pin commemorating the occasion. Continue reading

Kersting’s Annual Bike Blessing Tomorrow

Motorcyclists gather for the ride
Motorcyclists gather for the ride

Motorcycle enthusiasts once again have the chance to mark the start of the biking season with a Blessing of the Bikes tomorrow at Kersting’s Cycle Center south of North Judson. Pastor James Young from Heartland Christian Center in North Judson, a motorcycle rider himself, will share the message this year, before going around and blessing the bikes for safe travels. Continue reading

Kersting’s Cycle Center to Hold Blessing of the Bikes Ceremony Saturday

Tom Berg talks with Sandy Kersting Rudd
Tom Berg talks with Sandy Kersting Rudd
Kersting’s Cycle Center in North Judson will be holding their Blessing of the Bikes ceremony this weekend with a variety of entertainment and vendors. Pastor Adam Speicher of Clymers UMC and Lake Cicott UMC will be performing the blessing ceremony on Saturday following a performance by the Acousticats.

Speicher said the group will pray over water as a symbol before breaking into four teams, each of which will go individually through the crowd, blessing not only the machines but the riders as well. He said he hopes to have each team ask if any specific prayers are needed as they go through the crowd, giving each attendee the chance to have their own prayer.

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