The 90th Running of the Crotona Midnight Run sponsored by the Ramapo
Motorcycle Club faced the anticipated challenges that February always brings to
the North East! Snow, ice, frigid temps and 120 miles of mostly back roads
in the dark! At 12:01 Feb 24, 31 souls braved the rigors of the challenge as one
by one was released into the night by Ramapo's starter Cathie Roberts. 60 miles
later (or 80 or 90 based on some tales) those who made it to mid point clustered
together at the Carmel Diner to compare notes and cautions while they laid over
awaiting the 4 a.m. re-start for the second leg! Here are some photos of this
historic running
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Preparation is everything - this year it was in a cold parking lot! |
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Sign in with Pete McCarthy and son |
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Paul and John ~ one prepares to ride ~ one prepares to "Check" |
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The little engine that could? |
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Ramapo Referee Pete Mueller stands ready |
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With some thought - decided it couldn't! |
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Now that's what I'm talking about! |
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Happy to be nearing opening Key Time! |
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Bug splat even in freezing temps? Knights of Fire Cleaning windshield in prep. |
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Full tank, empty bladder? |
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Ubiquitous Bob Goldman CIMC forever |
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Ed with that Ramapo Vest bouncing light |
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more rides getting cold ~ |
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Fats NY kicking vapor in the cold |
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Peter and "1 PR" - 20 years and counting |
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Neat freaks "need not apply" |
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Midway ~ 4 a.m. ~ Gentlemen, start your engines! |
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Warm and cozy inside. But the heat makes you tired too. |
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Get me on the road....pleassse! |
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Well...I do know where I am...for the moment |
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Must have done a good job on that bug splat at the start cause he made it to Carmel! |
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Lots of fuel consumed for the second half |
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President John ~ Checker extraordinaire |
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Okay boss - get me outta here |
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90th Running T-Shirt, already a collector's item! |
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Says it all!! See ya next year ~ |
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