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THE CYCLISTS' PRAYER By Fr. Picx the Cycling Priest As we bike through the city streets, the highways and mountain trails Protect us Lord from -- spills and crashes -- trucks and cars whose drivers do not recognize our right to use the roads -- dogs who like to bite our shapely legs -- potholes, cracks and sharp objects that flatten our tires -- thieves and bikenappers who lust after our bikes -- the rains and thunders -- and all kind of nasty accidents. Give us the energy and strength -- to wake up in the morning and go for a bike ride -- to keep us from bonking -- to ride up the hills and mountains -- to reach our destination. Grant us the courage -- to descend rapidly down the hills -- to ride through the rain -- to join and finish races even if we know we will never win. Continued below ...

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