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Monday, July 23, 2007

Would Jesus Ride a Mountain Bike?


There are two references to automobiles in the Bible. From the New Testament: "The disciples came to together in one Accord." And from the Hebrew scriptures: "God drove them from the Garden of Eden in his Fury."

But at lunch today, Pinchie (who has a degree in theology!) assures us that Jesus would not drive a car. He would definitely ride a bike. But what kind of bike?

It's not a question we've really considered until now, but it's a good one.

Given that He's pushing about 2000 years old, I should think he'd be most comfortable on a full-suspension rig like the Specialized Epic or maybe some sort of mixte, easy to step through wearing a robe. On the other hand, He might appreciate classic lugged steel from Italy.

Jesus has a well established record of hanging out with lowlifes and petty criminals and social outcasts, so perhaps a tallbike or a folding bike is more His style. What do you think? (Previously we noted this fellow, who believes that Jesus rides a tandem.) Please note: Awesomest joke by reader Matt, in the comments. Buy that man a beer!





3 comments:

Matt said...

Good one! This is a trick poll, since the obvious answer isn't a choice.

What Would Jesus Ride?

A Cross bike!

I'm going to fry in hell for this.

Jerry Case said...

oh man, you ROCK!

kicking myself for missing that obvious one...

decay said...

I think I actually saw Jesus riding a bike on Lake Street, and I hate to say it, but he was on a girl's Magna with a squeaky chain and under-inflated tires...