If you drove by Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach Friday afternoon, you might have seen dozens of motorcycles in the parking lot. That is because members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA), from both Canada and the United States stopped by the museum for lunch and a tour.

Spokesperson Roger Wilson of Iowa says the Association held its "No Borders Rally" this week at Providence College, an event held every other year, rotating between Canada and the United States.

"About sixteen years ago the Canadian evangelists and American evangelists, we decided we wanted to do something to kind of break down the border, because we're serving the same Jesus," says Wilson. "So we came up with the idea of the 'No Borders Rally'."

This year, about 240 riders came out, some from as far away as Texas. Wilson says about half the riders were from Canada and the other half from the United States.

He says the members come out to hear evangelists speak and to fellowship. Wilson says when it comes down to it, the rally itself has nothing to do with motorcycles.

"It's the tool we use to share God's word," says Wilson. "The messages are spiritual, uplifting, to encourage the people to go and to serve and to do as God has called us to do."

But Wilson says the motorcycles attract a lot of attention and are a great avenue to pulling people in and creating an opportunity to share one's faith.

"People are interested in all the motorcycles," says Wilson. "All different styles and of course the people dress all different dressing, some have leather, some have riding suits, it draws attention, and it gives us an opportunity to invite them to come over and take a look. Then we get a chance to share with them."

Wilson adds they were very well received in Steinbach.