Faith and Solidarity Bike Ride

1315 Lomitas Avenue,Livermore CA 94550

19 June, 2021

Description

Join us for a ride to promote physical, spiritual and mental health as we celebrate Juneteenth and Black culture. Please register for the ride so we know how many people to expect. The route will be sent to you via email on Thursday, June 18. Registration for the event is open until 11:59pm, Friday, June 18. We plan to gather at 8:45 AM for check-in and opening remarks. The ride/walk will begin at 9:30 AM All riders must wear a face covering at the beginning and end of the ride.Riders should practice social distancing at all times.All riders under 18 must wear a helmet.Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Please remember sunscreen and water.Decorate your bike, helmet, etc. amd /or make a signThe route will be mostly on city streets. Riders participate at their own risk.Route begins and ends in the St. Charles Borromeo parking lot.If you would like to participate, but cannot ride please contact the email below.Due to popular, demand a 1.5 mile walk has been added to this event as an alternative to the rideFor more information email [email protected] More information: In an act of solidarity and to spark black culture awareness within our community, while promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health, the Health Ministry, will be organizing a bike ride throughout Livermore to celebrate the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States – Juneteenth. It was on June 19, 1865 that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were free. However, since then, and with recent events, most notably the death of George Floyd, our black brothers and sisters still live everyday with racism, oppression, and social injustice. Therefore, this event is an opportunity for our community to be one with our black communities and start healing together by educating ourselves about black culture, specifically Juneteenth, and bring awareness and appreciation of the richness of black culture and how it adds beautifully to humanity.