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New Life Riders

A traditional motto of motorcycle enthusiasts is “Live to Ride, Ride to Live.” Although that explains in a nutshell the draw and freedom found on two wheels, it is only a portion of the New Life Riders’ mantra. The large part of the vision would be to fulfill the “Great Commission;” sharing the truth of God’s love through the sacrifice of Jesus.

It doesn’t take long in the biker community to know there is a great need for salvation, a host of hurting people, and the reality that the motorcycle is an incredible conversation starter. A stop at a traffic light brings a “nice bike” comment from an open window in the next lane. Topping off the tank at the local gas station draws someone that has to ask a question about the bike. At a rally with tens of thousands of bikes and thousands more bikers, exchanging ideas and resources, it gives opportunity for the New Life Rider to share a testimony.

A great strength of the New Life Riders is the fellowship times they have together.

Monthly Rides

Monthly ride schedule is posted in December for rides taking place during the ride season between March and October. The group meets on the church grounds and then departs on a ride to a meal of a biker’s liking. Ride times are kickstands up and meet at NLC's west parking lot. All rides are rain or shine, ride or drive. Please come with a full tank. Click here to view, download, or print the 2009 New Life Riders brochure.

Special Events

New Life Riders take advantage of local events, parades and a yearly 3-4 day bike trip to spend an extended time doing what they love. 

For more information about the New Life Riders call Dave Steinhoff the chapter president at 630.553.0200.

2010 Riding Schedule

March 27 11:00 a.m. Lunch Ride to Buffalo Wild Wings in Oswego

April 24 4:00 p.m. Dinner Ride to R-Place in Morris

May 15 10:00 a.m. Biker Blessing Service (Starved Rock & Lunch a Captain's Cove, Utica)

June 19 7:00 a.m. Breakfast Ride to Cracker Barrel in Ottawa

July 8-July 10 Overnighter, More Details Soon

August 21 8:00 a.m. Poopy's, Savanna

September 18 4:00 p.m. Dinner Ride to Gilligan's in Sandwich

October 16 11:00 a.m. Lunch Ride to Famous Dave's in Oswego