8th Annual Blessing of the Bikes & Runners + Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Saturday, July 11, 2026
St. Joseph Cathedral | 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Bicycle Ride starts at 8 am for the fast riders. 7:30 am for the slow riders
Hosted by VS Tour de Friends, RIDE HARD LIVE EASY, Baton Rouge Bike Club, and Varsity Sports
Father Cary Bani will Bless your bike and running shoes for a safe training season.
In addition we will be Honoring Our Fallen Heroes from that tragic day on 7/17/2016, and past fallen heroes from Louisiana
If you want to cycle to the church parking lot, please meet at the L’Auberge Casino Overflow parking lot at
7:45am to roll out at 8:00am. ***for the faster riders(16-17 mph)***
Meet at 7:00am to leave at 7:15am from the casino if you are wanting a slower ride to the church.
Wear Blue to Honor Law Enforcement.
Red to Honor Firefighters
White to Honor Emergency Medical Personnel
Runners and Cyclists: Please gather in the church parking lot by 8:00am
Cyclists also have an option to meet at the Past Time Restaurant and follow the last mile.
Runners will meet downtown (TBA) www.varsityrunning.com”
This is an amazing opportunity for all Cyclists and Runners to have their lives, bikes and running shoes blessed for a safe season, while providing camaraderie, friendship and the promotion of cycling and runner safety.
