Hangin' with the bikers

Sean and the God Squad (Christian motorbikers) organised a bike run today. It was particularly to commemorate bikers who've died over recent years (Sean, as an ordained minister, has taken several funerals himself). But today's run was a little extra-special as it finished in a recreation ground in Bridgend, a town in south Wales that has gained notoriety over the last year. Since January 2007, seventeen of its young people have committed suicide.

With so much bad news and a sense of sorrow about the town the bikers wanted to say, 'we haven't forgotten you.' A floral tribute, in especially bright colours, was attached to a hedge in the recreation ground at the end of the ride. A message signed by many of the bikers was left with it.

There were about 70 bikes and many more bikers on the run. They came from as far afield as Sussex and Manchester, and God Squadders, members of the Christian Motorcycle Association and other bike clubs rode alongside Hell's Angels.

This is a very short (less than 2 minutes) film. Please watch it to get an idea of the day.

The music accompanying it is by Bryn Haworth, recorded at a gig he played in Zac's Place a few weeks ago.





P.S. I was just there to make tea!