Tebala Shrine Big Wheels
of Rockford ILL.
Tebala “Big Wheels” is a Parade Unit of Tebala Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (“A.A.O.N.M.S” more commonly known as “the Shriners.”) The Unit Appears in Parades throughout the U.S.A. and During the Summer Participates Almost Weekly. Each Parade Involves 3 or More Riders, Each of Whom Owns his Own ”BigWheel Bike” These Bikes are Reproductions of the 1890s, also known as “High-Wheels”–“Bone Shakers”–”Ordinaries” — “Penny Farthings.”
Funds Raised from Parades By the Unit are Donated to the Chicago Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
The Tebala Shrine Big Wheels ride antique and replicas of late 1800′s bicycles,
performing maneuvers in parades and other appearances.
If you are a Shriner interested in joining our group,
or would like us to appear at a future event,
contact Bill Owens at 847.788.9727 or bill62@sbcglobal.net
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