12 Bible Verses for Cyclists & Mountain Bikers!

Two cyclists on the Genesee Valley Greenway, New York
Two cyclists on the Genesee Valley Greenway, New York

The Bible doesn’t specifically mention bicycles, but it does offer verses that mention bicycle parts or are an encouragement to the cyclists and bikers.  Enjoy!

Sign for the Irondequoit Lakeside Trail, New York
Sign for the Irondequoit Lakeside Trail, New York

None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken… their wheels [are] like a whirlwind.  (Isaiah 5:27-28)

A long boardwalk on the Ontario Pathways near Phelps, New York
A long boardwalk on the Ontario Pathways near Phelps, New York

And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.” (Isaiah 57:14)

Biking around Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania
Biking around Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania

My heart is with Israel’s princes, with the willing volunteers among the people.  Praise the Lord!  “You who ride on white donkeys, sitting on your saddle blankets, and you who walk along the road, consider the voice of the singers at the watering places.  They recite the victories of the Lord, the victories of his villagers in Israel.” (Judges 5:9-10)

Road through the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Road through the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah

The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.” (Numbers 11:23)

Biking the Big Bend Road in Letchworth State Park, New York
Biking the Big Bend Road in Letchworth State Park, New York

“Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take. Return, Virgin Israel, return to your towns.” (Jeremiah 31:21)

Road signs near the Flint Trail/Millard Canyon Road/Waterhole Flat Road Junction, Maze District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Road signs near the Flint Trail/Millard Canyon Road/Waterhole Flat Road Junction, Maze District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah

I praised the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right road (Genesis 24:48)

Riding a rural road in Williamson, New York
Riding a rural road in Williamson, New York

But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel (Genesis 49:24)

The Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana
The Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana

Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. (Luke 3:5)

Driving the Anticline Overlook Road, Canyon Rims Recreation Area, Utah
Driving the Anticline Overlook Road, Canyon Rims Recreation Area, Utah

Prepare chains! (Ezekiel 7:23)

Dedan traded in saddle blankets with you. (Ezekiel 27:20)

Sunset at so-called "Hell's Gate," Death Valley National Park, California
Sunset at so-called “Hell’s Gate” on the Daylight Pass Road, Death Valley National Park, California

I will turn all my mountains into roads, and my highways will be raised up. (Isaiah 49:11)

Biking on a rural portion of the Erie Canal Path, New York
Biking on a rural portion of the Erie Canal Path, New York

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? (Isaiah 58:6)

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