Christian Biker Culture

Christian biker culture is a unique blend of faith and passion for God and a love of motorcycles. It’s a community that brings together individuals who love the open road and commit to Christian values.

The Challenges Facing Christian Biker Clubs

• Despite their positive mission, Christian biker clubs often face discrimination and distrust from other members of the motorcycle community.
• They are sometimes viewed as “not real bikers” or even as a threat to the “outlaw culture” that has long dominated the motorcycle scene.
• Christian biker clubs also face challenges from society at large, which often stereotypes all bikers as bad news, criminals or gang members.

Despite these challenges, Christian biker clubs continue to grow and thrive, providing a positive alternative to the outlaw culture that has long dominated the motorcycle scene. Through their commitment to faith, fellowship, and service, they are changing the face of motorcycle culture and showing the world that bikers can be a force for good in their communities.

Here’s a further look into this fascinating subculture

Community and Fellowship

Christian bikers often form clubs or associations to foster a sense of brotherhood/sisterhood and support among members. These groups provide a platform for bikers to share their faith and engage in fellowship with like-minded individuals.

Evangelism and Outreach

Many Christian biker groups are actively involved in evangelism and outreach programs. They take the Gospel to various parts of the motorcycling community, participating in events and rallies to spread the message of Jesus Christ.

Service and Charity

Christian bikers are known for their charitable work and service to the community. They often organise or participate in charity rides and events to raise funds for various causes and to help those in need.

Respect for Tradition

While they are centred around Christian values, some Christian biker clubs also respect the traditions established by the broader motorcycle club culture. This includes wearing patches, respecting club hierarchies, and engaging with the wider biker community in a manner that reflects their faith.

Diversity of Clubs

There is a growing range of Christian motorcycle clubs in the UK, each with its own identity and mission. Some focus on discipleship and prayer, while others emphasize service or evangelism. The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA), for example, is an international organisation with a significant presence in the UK motorcycling community.

Some clubs are listed below, but there are others who I would like to include, but maybe they don’t have a website. That doesn’t matter, just send me what ever details you have, such as name and area & an email if possible. If the respective club(s) below would like to have their details updated or removed, please let me know – Muz.

So, if there are any Christian Biker Clubs in the UK that would like to be mentioned here, please get in touch. I’m hoping to have a separate section, much like a directory, for all UK Christian Biker Clubs, Ministry’s & Church’s in the near future. Let’s get the Word out there guys.

These clubs often have local branches or chapters, and they engage in a variety of activities, from social gatherings to charity rides and evangelistic outreach. So if you are interested, get in touch with them.

Integration of Faith

Prayer and Bible study are integral to many Christian biker groups. Meetings and events often include spiritual elements, and some clubs have chaplains or spiritual advisors to provide guidance and support.

The Christian biker culture is a testament to how faith can be expressed and lived out in every aspect of life, including the love of motorcycling. It’s a culture that values community, service, and a shared passion for both the road and the teachings of Christ.

How do they balance their faith and the biker culture?

Christian bikers balance their faith and motorcycle culture by integrating their spiritual beliefs with their passion for riding. Here’s how they do this:

Shared Values

Christian bikers often join clubs that share their values, where they can express their faith and enjoy riding. These clubs usually have a code of conduct that aligns fully with Christian principles.

Faith-Based Activities

Many Christian biker groups organise rides to church services, prayer meetings, and Bible studies. To parties, Bar-b-Q’s, fun rides, charity rides and funeral services for fallen bikers. This allows them to practice their faith while participating in motorcycle culture.

Positive Influence

Christian bikers aim to be a positive influence within the broader biker community. They often engage in acts of service and charity, demonstrating their faith through their actions. To be a listening ear for those who need someone to listen to them, and to give real-life advice and help.

Community Support

The support and fellowship among Christian bikers provide a strong community that helps members stay true to their faith while enjoying the camaraderie of motorcycle riding. Giving pastoral care to its members when they need it, after all, Christian bikers are human too. Burn out happens all too easily.

Evangelism

Christian bikers use their presence in the motorcycle community to witness and share their faith with others, often participating in events and rallies to spread the message of Jesus Christ. Not all Christian Bikers are members of a club, but feel called to minister to bikers on a personal level.

That’s what I do, that’s why I have a rectangular patch that states “Ministry”. This lets other bikers know that I am a Christian Ministry, both in the flesh and online. It also shows that I am not a threat and that I am available should anyone be in need of prayer, advice, information or to just listen.

Anything discussed between myself and a brother/sister, stays with me and them. Full confidentiality at all times, regardless of the subject, just like a priest at confession. Those who know me, know that my word is my bond.

Respect for Tradition

While they uphold Christian values, Christian biker clubs also respect the traditions of the broader motorcycle club culture, such as wearing patches and respecting club hierarchies.

By maintaining a commitment to their faith while embracing the freedom and brotherhood, sisterhood of motorcycle culture, Christian bikers create a unique environment where they can grow spiritually and share their love for motorcycles.

I hope this gives some insight into Christian Bikers, especially for those who are coming from the mainstream biker clubs, or someone just interested in what they do.

We don’t have 2 heads!

Apart from our faith, many of us are old-time bikers. Not born into church, but into normal mainstream life.

For example: My family has a good motorcycle heritage going back to the 1940’s. My brothers (Paul & Mark) love(d) riding too, sadly we lost Mark to cancer (29/11/1959–31/12/2014 RIPB).

Before I left school, I used to spend Saturdays at a local motorbike shop, helping out in the workshop, as you could back then.

Terry the manager was a great guy and before I had finished doing my exams in early ’77, he asked me if I would like a job as an apprentice motorcycle mechanic.

It was a dream come true and I started sometime in April of ’77 aged 15½. The rest as they say is history, and when I turned 16 in July of ’77, I got my first ride – an Italian Fantic GT50.

So, most of us ‘Bible bashers’ (I hate that term) are not too different as you might think. Maybe the next time you meet a Christian biker, you’ll think twice before writing us off as ‘not real bikers’.

Peace be with you – Muz.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)