Good Samaritan Blessing of the Bicycles

By Damien Newton
Apr 29, 2009

I think the event title is pretty self-explanatory.

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Sister Yolanda Vega praying for safe bicycling at this morning's Blessing of the Bicycles event. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Good Sam’s 2018 Blessing of the Bicycles Honors and Humanizes Cyclists

By Joe Linton | May 15, 2018

Cyclists and clergy gathered to honor bicyclist leadership, to pray for cyclist safety, and to remember riders who have been killed or injured.

This morning's Blessing of the Bicycles. All photos: Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Good Samaritan Hosts 16th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles

By Joe Linton | May 14, 2019

Clerics delivered various blessings and prayers - from many religious traditions, in many languages - all affirming those who bike

The Week in Livable Streets Events

By Damien Newton | May 13, 2013

This week there is a ton of bikey stuff happening around the county, especially inside city limits, Pasadena and Long Beach, as part of “Bike Week” celebrations. We’re highlighting some of the events below, but be sure to check out Bike Long Beach, Bike Week Pasadena, Santa Monica Bike Week and Metro’s Bike Week page to see more […]

7th Annual Blessing of the Bikes: A Photoblog

By Carter Rubin | May 18, 2010

All pictures: Carter Rubin Undeterred by this morning’s torrential drizzle, bicyclists joined together with family, friends, hospital staff, and an assortment of Los Angeles city officials for Good Samaritan Hospital’s 7th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles ceremony. Goodsam CEO and avid bicyclist Andy Beeka presided over the event. Those who attended were treated to a […]

5th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles

By Damien Newton | Apr 23, 2008

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Blessings to begin at 8 a.m.! Get Blessed! Get Breakfast! Get a Free Bike Check! We will also recognize former LA Mayor Richard Riordan as the very first recipient of the Golden Spoke Award! For more information call (213) 977-2911 To send us names of your […]

Good Sam’s Blesses the Bikes

By Damien Newton | May 12, 2009

A multi-faith approach to bike blessings This morning Good Samaritan Hospital held one of the most popular events of Bike to Work Week, the Blessing of the Bicycles. This marks the sixth year that Good Sam’s has held this event to celebrate cycling, mourn the cyclists lost since last year’s blessing and bring together some […]