The NBA Ride

This is Shirley Devereaux on her Goldwing. She and Arlene Johnson, of the Whitestone congregation, like to travel, and sometimes they take the bike.

One of those times is the annual "NBA Ride." "NBA" stands for "No Boys Allowed." That's when Shirley and Arlene join several other women bikers from the Spokane area for a three day ride. This summer they rode to Fairmont Hot Springs in Canada.

Even though it's no boys allowed, Shirley says it is a mixed group: there are Hondas and Harleys on the ride. And even though sometimes the rumble of the Harleys sets off car alarms as they roll through a town, this is not a motorcycle gang you need to be afraid of.

No, these are Christian sisters and friends celebrating the bonds of Christian fellowship.

An essential part of their time together is Bible study, personal sharing, and prayer.

So the next time you're driving down the road and you hear the rumble of big bikes coming up behind you, get out of the way. But also wave! It could be the sisters of the NBA Ride.

Photos thanks to Shirley and Arlene.