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flag Thousands gathered in Portugal for a spiritual motorcycling event honoring riders lost to accidents.

flag Thousands of motorcyclists gathered at Portugal’s Sanctuary of Fátima for the 10th annual Blessing of the Helmets, a faith-centered event drawing around 180,000 riders. flag Unlike typical rallies, the gathering emphasized spirituality, featuring Mass, hymns, and a ceremony where priests blessed helmets with holy water. flag Attendees, many in leather gear with biker insignias, sought protection from the Virgin Mary, honored those killed or injured in accidents—120 fatalities were reported in Portugal in 2024—and reflected on road safety. flag The event highlights a growing fusion of motorcycling culture and religious devotion in Portugal, centered on community, remembrance, and spiritual solace.

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