Open it up!

"JEEE-SUS!!! Yahhh, dawg!!!" Kelly yells above the roar of the bikes' engines.  Euphoria...elation...exhilaration.  Abe in the lead on his Harley Deluxe 1584, Rowe riding second on Jay's Honda CBR 600 and Kelly in third on Rowe's Harley Iron 883.  Johannes driving the F-150 truck loaded down with shirts and set-up equipment.   Headed down to Mihali Cycles for aHbe Racer's pre-launch event.  Over the railroad tracks, approaching an open stretch of road to Riverside: Van Buren Blvd.  Instantaneously, Abe takes off...50 mph...60 mph...70 mph...80 mph...within a few seconds.  Racing down the straightaway.  Rowe and Kelly left in his dust.  They eventually catch up to Abe a few moments later.  Upon arriving at Mihali Cycles, Kelly bounds off his bike and gently scolds Rowe, "You gotta open it up, Rowe!!  That sportbike is made to accelerate quickly!  It needs speed!"  Rowe nodded in agreement, "I know, I know...I'll admit, this sportsbike intimidates me...but next time I'll open it up for sure!!"

A flurry of excitement.  The morning began with Johannes bounding down the stairs, yelling, "Wake up, wake up!!" Abe running around, shouting "Hurry, let's go...let's go!".  Kelly and Mel coming over to load up the truck...Rowe making breakfast tacos...Kelly leading group prayer...Rachel waiting at Mihali Cycles to help with set-up...Johannes running to get change.  Setting up the tent...folding the shirts, arranging the booth display. 

Bikes rumbled in and out of the parking lot throughout the day.  aHbe Racer's community from Sandals arrived for fellowship, including prayer behind the aHbe Racer tent.  Mihali Cycles provided yummy hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, and soda.  Excitement surrounded the tent as people viewed aHbe Racer's new clothing line.  Shirts were sold and pre-orders taken.  aHbe Racer is happy to say they're halfway towards their goal:  for every 20 shirts sold, a box meal from Treasure Box is donated to a needy family! 

End of the day.  Exhaustion.  With the help of Clint, Johannes and Jay B., breaking down the tent and riding the bikes home was done at lightning speed.  The day was amazing.

Leading this ride is our Lord Jesus and He's "opening it up", increasing His speed.  Two months ago, He instructed us to find His lost, reach His people, feed the hungry, clothe the naked with aHbe Racer as the tool.  We ask that He increase our faith.  He powers the "engine", so we can't be afraid to "open it up" on the straightaways.  We're so grateful for our community group and supporters.  Shifting from first gear...to second...to third...to fourth.  Acceleration on His ride while the wheels are spinning...