Mileage Awards :
The following members have been awarded 2008 rockers for the 10,000 mile patch:
47514 Reno Del Ben
20151 Ben Otunu
16689 Dick Roberts
13780 Steve Peck
See me for the rockers at your convenience.
The following members have been awarded 2009 rockers for the 10,000 mile patch:
50480 Reno Del Ben
15903 Ben Otunu
11422 Dick Roberts
10222 Ray Porcelli
These rockers will be awared at the Awards Dinner.
Dick Roberts
Road Captain Report
Crotona Midnight Run
27/28 February 2010
Polar Bear #19
Firehouse Eatery
Rahway, N.J.
100 miles / 30 points
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts
Conrad Feit
Bob Steinberg
Bill Widmer
Let’s start with the 2010 Crotona midnight Run. As you all are
aware, this event did not happen and you all probably know why. Saturday
morning, after the big snow storm, I went over the river to check out the route.
It didn’t take too many miles before I came upon the first closed road, Lake
Road. I then figured that maybe they would have it open for the run so I skirted
around it. Came around a corner and into 2 miles of packed ice. The biggest
threat.
was low hanging branches, which would be invisible at night. It
wasn’t long before I knew that we would not be running the 92nd
Crotona midnight Run. I advised Steve Peck of my decision, who was in full
agreement. By the time I got home, Steve had alerted the world about the
Crotona. Not much more to do but make a couple of phone calls to Pa. and New
England. The word must have gotten to all concerned because when I went to
Nathan’s / Kohl’s parking lot, I was very happy to see not a soul. I waited till
about 11:45 and then headed home, a bit disappointed but satisfied that the
right decision was made.
Sunday morning, instead of going to bed, I got up and headed to
the diner for breakfast. It was a beautiful morning, so after having breakfast,
I headed home, changed my clothes started up the BMW and headed for the Polar
Bear. Couldn’t waste both Saturday & Sunday.
Next week’s Polar Bear will be to the Long Valley Brewery & Pub,
one of our favorite places for a beer & a Burger. We will be leaving the diner
at 10:00am. The polar bear is winding down for this season with only 3
finishers. Bad weather & operations have taken their toll this year. It looks
like Bob Steinberg has 1st place locked up with Bill Widmer taking 2nd.
There are 4 more Polar Bears left;Long Valley, the Chatterbox, Brian’s HD and a
new place,Picalilli in Shamong, NJ, wherever that is!!!!
Road Captain Report
24 January 2010
Polar Bear #14
The Cabin
Howell, N.J.
160 miles / 36 points
In Attendance: Mileage: Y.T.D. Polar Bear
Dick Roberts 34200 400 273/85
Bill Widmer 103140 152 337/13
Bob Steinberg 54475 203 387/-37
Steve Veiner 20086 57 104/246
Reno Del Ben* 62016 Initial
Dietrich
Yes, it was one of those iffy days again, but I was not going to let
some drizzle and a bad forecast force me home again. We are the Ramapo MC, not a
bunch of wimps. Besides, it was a fairly short ride of about 160 mile round
trip. So…’Press on regardless’..
In spite of the poor riding conditions, once again the parking lot was full
and so were the Men’s room. We stopped at the Cabin for a bite and then it was
on the road again. Home?? Not right away. We took this opportunity to make a
passport stop in Allaire State Park. Then it was home.
Next week’s ride will be to the Exchange, in Rockaway NJ. It is about 100
mile round trip and we will be leaving the diner at 10:30. We will have time for
a coffee before the ride. We will also be throwing in a passport stop at no
additional charge, so bring along your camera.
Road Captain Report
17 January 2010
Polar Bear #13
Hillbilly Hall
Hopewell, N.J.
200 miles / 40 points
In Attendance: Mileage: Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts 34016 216
Bob Steinberg 54438 166
Steve Veiner 20029 Initial
Reno Del Ben 496644 Initial
Bill Widmer (auto) n/a
It was one of those iffy days again. I was ready to ride and when I
got the the diner it seems like everybody had a sad face and an excuse not to
ride. Bad weather down south…
Sleet & rain all day…etc.
So we decided to have some breakfast and head back to our abodes. All the way
home, I was saying, to myself, I should have gone to Hillbilly Hall. Well
looking out of the window I am pretty content, not happy nor disappointed, that
I stayed home. Poor Cathie, she is still on ski patrol, in the rain. Oh well!!!
Next week is another repeated site. We are going to ‘The Cabin’ as Fort Dix,
due to security reasons made it too difficult for us to gain access. We will
leave at 10:00am.
This wraps it up for another
year, 2009. Back-up for these figures will be available at the first meeting in
January. Looking foward to another great year for Ramapo MC.
HAPPY, SAFE & HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Mileage:
Attendance:
Service:
50480 - Del Ben 700
- Roberts, D
375 - Roberts,D
15903 - Otunu
605 - Widmer
300 - Porcelli
11422 - Roberts, D 395 - Feit
200 - Mueller
10222 - Porcelli
365 - Steinberg
165 - Roberts, C
8212 - Rauschenbg 360 - Peck
155 - Goldschimdt
7016 - Dunitz
330 - Maietta
150 - Peck
6061 - Roberts, C 285 -
Habermann
130 - Habermann
6318 - Steinberg 265
- Del Ben
115 - Hubelbank,J
5528 - Widmer
255 - Roberts, C
115 - McCarthy
5433 - Peck
190 - Mueller
100 - Rauschberg
Road:
365 - Del Ben
200 - Roberts, D
170 - Steinberg
170 - Widmer
140 - Roberts, C
95 - Peck
75 - Maietta
75 - Otunu
70 - Feit
55 - Veiner
Road Captain Report
13 December 2009
Polar Bear #8
The Cabin
Howell, N.J.
160/36 Points
In attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D. Polar Bear:
Dick Roberts
N/A
154/196
Bill Widmer
N/A
268/82
Bob Steinberg
N/A
258/82
John Maietta
N/A
55/295
Steve Peck
49440 5433
36/314
Jerry Christie
17177 1363
35/314
Another bleak Sunday with no chance of improvement.
As you can see from the above list, only two(2) members of
Ramapo decided to head down to ‘The Cabin’. This was unfortunate as the weather
has made a turn for the worse and Black Ice is on the road. Maybe, I should have
cancelled the ride, but they were determined to ride. I had some
worry about Jerry as he did not have any electrics, neither gloves nor vest.
As for me, I am now recuperating from my hernia operation and
maybe I will try the ride to The Frog Rock Inn. It is pretty long so I will
decide later next week.
Again, due to the length of the ride, we will be leaving the
diner at 9:00am instead of 10:00 am. Hope to see you there.
Road Captain Report
29 November 2009
Polar Bear #6
Snydersville, Pa
200 miles / 40 pts
In attendance: Mileage: Y.T.D. POLAR BEAR
Dick Roberts (auto) n/a n/a 154/196
Reno Del Ben 495540 49098 n/a *
Bill Widmer 103000 5528 268/82
Bob Steinberg 54000 6036 268/82
*Did not participate in Polar Bear
As you can see, I am progressing in my healing process. I made it to the
diner for attendance & mileage as a dutiful road captain should.
It was a beautiful day for a ride and I was a bit envious of those that
could. Hopefully, I will be back in the saddle next week; ‘Lord willing and the
creek don’t rise’. Last year, I made all the
Ramapo MC Polar Bears. This year I have misses 50% of them already and it
isn’t even December yet.
This Thursday is the election of club officers. Good luck to all that are
running for office and thanks to those elected as Ramapo needs
good people to run this club.
Next Sunday’s ride will be to Montgomery Cycle, in Pa. Ride leaves the diner
at 9:00am. Hope to see you all there!!
So on to the election and the pizza
Road Captain Report
22 November 2009
Polar Bear #5
Hopewell, N.J.
200 miles / 40 pts
In Attendance:
Bill Widmer
Bob Steinberg
John Habermann
Not a good turnout. This is one of many that I will miss in the
Upcoming Polar Bear Season.
After the sign in, John Habermann and Bill Widmer met with
John’s daughter, Erika and had some lunch together, as planned.
Bob Skipped the lunch and hurried home.
By the way, congratulations to Bob on the birth of his first
Grandchild. The way he was carrying on you would think that he
was the father. MAZALTOV!!!!!
The ride this weekend will be to Schock’s H-D in Snydersville.
Pa. Ride will leave the diner at 9:00am. I will be there to take
mileage and attendance, but not to ride as yet.
Road Captain Report
22 November 2009
Polar Bear #5
PORT Jervis, N.Y.
140 miles / 34 pts
In attendance:
Dick Roberts Reno Del Ben (did not attend ride)
Bill Widmer
Steve Veiner
Bob Steinberg
Well, I’m happy to say that I back from the cruise and back on the road again.
Not really happy that I’m back from the cruise but happy I am back on the road.
That is a very prophetic statement to make. After a good ride and lunch at the
Cornucopia, we headed back home. This time I was not very glad to be on the
road. At least pieces of me were on the road. I was less than .5 miles from home
and making a left turn at an intersection when I hit a pile of wet leaves and
high-sided my
bike. I should say Cathie’s bike. End result was four(4) broken ribs and a
cracked acronium. Spent 2 days at Hackensack Hospital.
I guess I will miss a few more Polar Bears this season. I’ll be lucky to finish.
Next week’s ride will be to Hillbilly Hall in Hopewell, N.J. The ride will leave
the diner at 9:00am. Have fun. Sorry I can’t join you. I will be trying to join
a couple of ribs
Road Captain Report
18 October 2009
BMW Fall Foliage Run
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts (auto)
Bill Widmer (auto)
Conrad Feit (auto)
On Saturday, BMW Manhattan cancelled their Pa. Foliage Run.
Not to be outdone, Ramapo cancelled their Sunday ride and for good reason. As I
type this report, rain in coming down, not heavy but steady. It was a ‘breakfast
at the diner day’.
Last weekend, we set a new record for attendance at the Ramapo Fall Foliage run
with 135 motorcycles. If it was held today, we probably would have set another
record for the least number of riders.
Hopefully, next Sunday will be a sunny day as it is the start of the
Polar Bear Season. Last March, I warned you that before you knew it, it would be
here and, as most always, I was correct.
We will be leaving he Fireplace, Rte 17-N at 8:00am and wend our way down to
Cape May. Hope to see a good turnout for this ride.
Road Captain Report
August 30 2009
Best Ride of the year!! Bethel, NY
August 23 2009
Once again, Cathie Roberts was the only member of the Ramapo MC to get a
trophy!
Steve Peck, Dick Roberts & John Levy were '"also rans".
CONGRATUALTIONS TO CATHIE
2 August 2009
Ride Cancelled
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts (auto)
Bill Widmer (auto)
Conrad Feit (auto)
John Maietta (auto)
Connie Maietta
Once again the weather forced a cancellation of our fabled Sunday
Sojourn. We were really fortunate that the weather was so favorable for the
Ramapo 500.Next Thursday is a business meeting. Some important issues will be
addressed so try to make it.
Next Sunday is the sport touring fund raiser for Camp Jawanio. Weather
permitting we will make this a club run. Thursday, August 13 is another of our
ride nights, leaving the diner at 7:30,
Dinosaur B-B-Q.
August 23 is the Foggy Mountain Reliability Run, another club event. Let’s
try and have a good turnout as this is one of the last timed road runs in the
area. We don’t want to be the only game in town, so lets support this event.
See you on the Road!
~:~
Road Captain Report
14 June 2009
A.C.S. G.W.B. Challenge
In Attendance:
Mileage:
Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts
26201
3826
Cathie Roberts
12435
2031
Bob Steinberg
50009
2046
Bill Widmer
98241
769
Conrad Feit
22947
2567
Steve Veiner
17862
1838
Jerry Christie
16876
1052
Charlie Dunitz
19133 ??
3458???
Tinkerbelle N/A
5:30am is still in the middle of the night as far as I am
concerned, but Cathie, Tinkerbelle & Myself managed to drag ourselves out of bed
and down to the Royal Cliffs Diner and the beginning of yet another A.C.S. G.W.B.
Bike-a-thon.
We were welcomed with open arms and off we went on our assigned task of
protecting a dwindling number of riders. There were probably twice as many
runners as there were bike riders.
The weather probably did not help any as the day was overcast and a slight
drizzle
The only action that Cathie & I saw was a downed runner or biker on Hudson
Terrace. I directed traffic until the Ambulance cart the victim off to Englewood
Hospital.
We rode the rest of the route and then cut out before the end site due to
family commitments, dance recitals!!! Tinkerbelle had a good time despite the
weather. I will let Bob Steinberg fill in the empty spaces.
Road Captain Report
7 June 2009
Phoenicia, NY
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts
26112
3737
Cathie Roberts
12282
1878
Conrad Feit
22929
2549
Jerry Christie
3633
795
John Maietta
7576 1511
Steve Veiner
17787 1763
Bob Steinberg
49988 2025
Tinkerbelle N/A
What can I tell you??? If you weren’t there, you once again
missed a fantastic riding experience. It was up Peek-a-Moose ,
lunch in Phoenicia, and down Big Indian. What made it even more
enjoyable was that there was no traffic either way, except for a really slow car
around route 55.
Conrad and Bob cut out early, before lunch, due to other
commitments. Missed out on a good meal and a good ride home.
On another note, Cathie Roberts, on the return trip, in Chester,
NY
reached a BMW milestone, 200,000 miles. Nice going Cathie!!!!
Next Sunday is the A.C.S. G.W.B. Bike-a-thon. We will be leaving
the diner on route 9 in Englewood at 6:45am. If you want to have breakfast get
there earlier, around 6 ish.
Also next Thursday is a ride night. No meeting. We will be
leaving the Nanuet diner at 7:30pm and going to Fudruckers in
Wayne, NJ
Road Captain Report
31 May 2009
Connecticut Passport Tour
Louie’s lunch, New Haven
Doogie’s, Newington
Denmo’s, Southbury
In Attendance:
Mileage:
Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts
25850
3475
Cathie Roberts
12021
1617
Bob Steinberg
49721
1758
Steve Veiner
17510
1486
Conrad Feit
22695
1911
John Miaetta*
7226
1161
Tinkerbelle N/A
* Did not attend Ride
As you can see from the above information, we had a busy day.
The passport tour covered about 260 miles and 3 very obscure eating
establishments,
especially Louie’s Lunch in New Haven, which is reputed to have
made the first hamburger in America. It was a shame that it was not open when we
got there.
From there, we headed north to Newington, Ct, driving right thru
YALE University. We stopped at ‘the tables down at Mory’s’ and sang the
Whiffinpoof Song.
Then back on the road for Doogie’s, another very unimpressive
eating place. Don’t be fooled by looks. The food was great and the prices
unbelievable. Too far for a Thursday night ride.
It was ice cream at Denmo’s and headed back to Rockland.
Along the way we had some on and off shower activity, but for
the most part, the weather was good and the ride was another Ramapo success
story.
Road Captain Report
10 May 2009
Urban Assault Mother’s Day Tour
Bronx, Passaic Bergen Counties
In attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts
25069
2694
Cathie Roberts
11563
1159
Conrad Feit
21899
1115
Ray Porcelli
13614 Initial
Steve Veiner
17218
1194
Ben Otunu
68159
3544
John Maietta
7153
1188
Bill Widmer
Auto
N/A
Bill Rauschenberg
Auto
N/A
Abby Otunu
Guest
Diane Rauschenberg Guest
As promised, everybody was back home before 12 Noon. Also, as
promised, we covered 2 states and 3 passport site visitations.
Ramapo MC is noted for traveling over roads less traveled. We continued this
tradition by traveling over road less traveled by RMC. Garden State Pkwy, Route
3, Route 17, Route 4, G.W.B.
Route 95, Cross Bronx Expressway, Sheridan Expressway, Bruckner Blvd, Hunt’s
Point Ave, just to name a few. If this wasn’t a passport specific ride, I would
have been embarrassed by the route, but it was what was expected by all, so no
complaints.
Due to family Nuptials in the Caribbean, I will be unable to lead next week’s
ride. I will also be away for Thursday’s meeting. The following Sunday, 24 May,
we will have another passport quest to upstate NY, via Phoenicia. Hoping for
some nice weather, both in the islands and upon my return.
Road Captain Report
26 April 2009
Celtic MCC Poker Run
Bronx, NY
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Dick Roberts
24762 2387
Cathie Roberts
11490 1086
Tinkerbelle
N/A N/A (suspended license)
Bob Steinberg
49300 1337
Conrad Feit
21675 891
Charlie Dunitz
17200 1525
John Maietta*
7110 1045
Bill Widmer
(auto)
Richie Jones
Guest
* Did not attend event.
What can I say!!! The run was really a work of art. Mick is the Michael
Angelo of road runs. The roads were some that we had ridden on previously and
some that I will ride on again. If there were any criticism, it would be that
the route was a bit longer than usual, but it was all enjoyable.Speaking of
enjoyable, so was the food at the end of the run. Predictable, but good. We can
always depend on Sheppard’s Pie. We all ate our fill, including Tinkerbelle, who
was fed by a few of our members. The beer wasn’t bad either.
Cathie & I won a door prize, but the best rep club went to American Spirit
with 12 members. We had only 9. Too bad, maybe next year. All in all a good time
was had by all. Our club mascot went immediately to sleep upon arriving home
followed closely by yours truly.
As one of our past road captain uttered many time during his reign
next week is a “ROLL YOU OWN’ ride as my twin grandsons are receiving their
Fist Holy Communion. I am sure you will come up with something. Maybe the Asst.
R.C. will have a day off and lead you in my absence.
I hope that you all enjoyed today’s event as much as I.
One of our lads, Aris,
didnt as he did take a spill and broke his collar bone, but based on his
comments re: pain relievers, he seems to be doing quite well, and expects to get
back in the saddle in the near future. So, all is good.
Road Captain Report
19 April 2009
Daddypops Diner
Hatboro, Pa.
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts, Cathie Roberts, Bob Steinberg,
Conrad Feit, Steve Veiner, Charlie Dunitz,
Ed Camacho (auto), Jay Ottens, Bill Widmer (auto),
John Maietta (auto)
Another day, another 300 miles. Another really great 300 miles.
At the last minute, the passport location was changed from Connecticut to
Pennsylvania due to personal reasons. It good to be the King!!!The change
extended our ride into Pa and a stop at Daddypops Diner in Hatboro, Pa. If you
know what White Manna looks like, this diner is a little large but with tables.
Tables & a long line to get into it
We opted to look elsewhere after taking the required evidence that we were,
in fact, there. On the way to Perkin’s, we spotted a nice Mexican restaurant and
pulled in for lunch. Not only was the food good but the price was not NYC.
After eating, we headed back home. At Frenchtown, we took a break.
Bob skipped the stop and headed to spread some manure over his lawn. After
that we broke up even more. Cathie & I split to go to a cancer fund raiser in
Mountain Lake and Steve & Conrad hopefully found their way home. A good day of
riding was had by all, although we did miss Bill Widmer (injured) & John Maietta
(?).
Next Sunday is the Celtic MCC ‘s annual Poker Run. This is an event that we
should support as we always get support from them on our events. It is also the
so called Poker Run by the Chai Riders in Fairlawn. Need I say more??? It is to
the Bronx we go!!! Sign-in is 9:00am, so I would like to leave the diner about
8:45, get there, sign in, and get on the road. Hopefully we will avoid the
‘Thundering Herds’.
See you then.
Road Capt
Report
22 March 2009
Polar Bear #21 - 46 Points
Brian’s H-D
Langhorne, Pa
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.:
Polar Bear:
Dick Roberts
23820 1445
Finisher
Bill Widmer
(auto)
620
Finisher
John Maietta
No Reading 494
Finisher
Steve Veiner
16462
439
258/92
Bob Steinberg
48575
612
326/24*
John Habermann
335743 149
224/126
Ben Otunu
65572
957
310/40*
Cathie Roberts
10927
523
244/106
* Potential Polar Bear Finishers
Yet another great day for the sport. A little brisk in the
morning and shut off the electrics in the afternoon.
As you can see from the attendance, Bill Widmer had a slight
accident while moving his bike in his driveway; tore a tendon.
It is amazing how many people get hurt just moving their bikes
around. I know I did and it took 4 years to be pain free.
The ride down, as promised, was all back roads and took almost
about 3.5 hours. 3.5 hours of good motorcycle roads. It probably could have
taken 3 hours but I made a wrong turn causing us to circle back on ourselves.
That wasn’t bad enough but I made the same mistake a 2nd time. Third
time was a charm and we pulled into a jammed parking lot at Brian’s H-D. After
signing in we went upstairs to the food bank. Brian must have spent a bundle to
feed the multitudes. He should have had Jesus to bless the fishes and the bread
for that mob. The place is so big it tokk half an hour just to gather up
everybody.
ON the return ride, we decided to take the back roads up thru
Frenchtown and then on to I-78/I-287. In Frenchtown, I made an characteristic
(for me) stop for coffee and a bite. Uncharacteriistic because the were not
golden arches or the King standing in front.
John Habermann stayed around to puff on that terrible smelling
excuse for a cigar, (see photo) and the rest of us headed home for the day.
Next week is the final Sunday of the Polar Bear Season. We will
be going down to Jenkinson’s Pavillion, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Remember
if you need extra points to finish a dip in the ocean will get you 25 pts. We
will be leaving the diner at 9:00am.
I can’t promise you as good a ride as the last two weeks, but I’
ll
Try to make it as interesting as I can.
Remember, please sign in for the Awards Dinner. Presently, we do
not have the minimum number of guests.
Road Capt
Report
15 March 2009
Polar Bear #21 - 33 Points
The Chatterbox Drive in
Augusta, New Jersey
In Attendance: Mileage: Y.T.D.: Polar Bear:
Dick Roberts 23550 1175 Finisher
Bill Widmer 98092 620 Finisher
John Maietta 6559 494 Finisher
Steve Veiner 16275 252 212/138
Bob Steinberg 48422 459 280/70*
John Habermann 35594 Initial 178/172
Jerry Christie 16609 Initial 104/246
Aris Tanchoco 3574 Initial N/A
Dave Hodges 3873 Initial N/A
Cathie Roberts 10695 291 198/152
* Potential Polar Bear Finishers
As you can well see, as the temperature goes up so does the
ridership on Sundays.
As anyone can tell you who was on the ride, we had some great
roads and good riding. We got down to the Chatterbox a bit late and as you could
have expected on such a nice day, it was packed. No room at the inn, so we
decided to head back up the road for a short run to a diner. We were not the
only rider making that choice.
Before us was a group of 16, plus our 11. The manager was really
great. Before you knew it he had made space for both groups. We all had our
usual fare, paid the bill and headed home via route 94.
On our way home, some of our members stopped and paid their
respects to Vince & Janice Blehl. As you know, Janice’s brother passed away.
Next weekend’s ride is to Brian’s H-D, in Langhorn, Pa. We will
be leaving at 8:30 from the diner. This way we will get there before all the
food is eaten. It is a fairly long ride of about 100 miles, all back roads. I am
hoping for some nice weather. The following week’s ride is the finale of the
Polar Bear season. We will be going to Jenkenson’s Pavillion in Pt Pleasant. In
case there are any riders who need 25 extra points to be a finisher, a polar
bear dip in the ocean will do the trick. Not just your toes but the Full Monte.
This Thursday is pasta night, so bring your appetite. Dick
Roberts & Peter Mueller are cooking up some good eats. Anybody else can join in
on the menu.
Road Captain Report
March 8, 2009
LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY, 1 Fairmount Rd., Long Valley, NJ
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D. Polar Bear
Dick Roberts
23350 975 588 / Finisher
Bob Steinberg
48272 309 247 / 103
John Maietta
6406 341 327 / 23
Ben Otunu
64615 Initial 261 / 89
Bill Widmer
97944 472 433 / Finisher
Jerry Christie
2838 Initial 71 / 279
Charlie Dunitz
15675 Initial 35 / 315
Steve Veiner
16114 90 179 / 171
As you can see from the above, we had a good turnout for
Sunday’s ride. It was good to see Jerry & Charlie out for the Polar Bear.
It was a banner day. Not only did we set the clocks an hour
ahead, but it was a day to shed the winter clothes and put on something a bit
lighter.
The ride down was all back roads, some not traveled before but
interesting. As you can imagine, sign-in was mobbed. We had to wait about a half
hour + for a table. Bob Steinberg opted out and headed home, stating he had
something or other to do. The rest got our table, ate and headed home again over
some roads not previously traveled by RMC.
Next week’s ride will also be a moderate ride. It is to the
Chatterbox Drive-in, in Augusta, NJ, about 130 miles round trip.
We will be leaving the diner at 10:00am.. There are about 113
points left in the Polar Bear season. Are you going to be a finisher ?? Hope to
see you there.
Ben
Da Boys
Charlie, Jerry, Bill
Road
Captain Report
15 February 2009
Polar Bear #18 - 35 points
Bahr’s Seafood Restaurant
Highlands, NJ
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Polar Bear
Dick Roberts
23073
698
Finisher
Bill Widmer
( Auto)
401
Finisher
Bob Steinberg
48146
183 182
Steve Peck
( Auto)
97
259
John Maietta
6273
208
262
Conrad Feit
( Auto)
419
277
Yes! No! Maybe so! That was the question. Well, we decided to
meet at the diner at 9:30am., have some breakfast and then decide.
Well, the Nos won out as the weather system moved in and made
the decision for us. We, those with motorcycles, were a bit disappointed but no
sense riding in the rain. We must be getting old or already reached finisher’s
status.
Next week’s ride once again is a short trip down the parkway to
the Firehouse Eatery. We will be leaving at 10:00am with a stop at Dunkin’
Donuts for a coffee along the way.
This past Thursday was Chili night and the herd gathered to
graze~
The doctor is in the house ~
Obviously, the solution to the financial crisis is.....Chili night
Not really weeping. just a jalepeno moment
Should I put additional hot sauce on it or not?
~ No Rolaids were harmed at this event ~
Road
Captain Report
15 February 2009
Polar Bear #17 - 30 points
Hooters
Wayne, NJ
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Polar Bear
Dick Roberts
23042
667
Finisher
Bill Widmer
97873
401
Finisher
Conrad Feit
57322
419 277
John Maietta
6188 123
262
Bob Steinberg
48077
114 182
Steve Peck No
reading
97 259
Peter McCarthy
26322
Initial 30
Reno Del Ben
43092
Initial N/A
HOOTERS!!!! What more can I say… Today’s ride is probably the shortest ride for
Ramapo in the Polar Bear series. I think that we barely eaked out 100miles. As
usual, we were one of the first groups to arrive and a good thing too as before
very long all the tables were filled. We put in our initial order of 50 naked
wings and a couple of pitchers of Bud. Would you believe it, everybody in the
place had to be carded before they could get a beer. Another oddity about
Hooters is that all the girls are supposed have there tattoos covered in heavy
makeup as this is a family eatery. Could have fooled me. They have their bottoms
and their busts hanging out but the tattoos have to be covered. Life is strange.
I also took the opportunity to give the people from Pa. their Crotona
Midnight Run Medallions and two trophies that they won.
They were very appreciative of our efforts, as was all the Crotona riders,
even the DQ’s. I am finally finished with the paper work for the event. I
probably had as much effort expended after the run as before. I am glad that it
is over and a success, both financially and rider satisfaction
.
Next weeks ride will be to Bahr’s Seafood Restaurant in Highland, NJ. It
is the highest point on the Eastern Seacoast. We will be leaving the diner at
10:00am.. Steve please get a new watch.
Remember, this Thursday is Chili Nite, bring you appetite and some Rolaids.
Road Captain Report
7/8 February 2009
91st Crotona Midnight Run
Yonkers, N.Y.
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts
Cathie Roberts John Habermann
Aris Tanchoco
Steve Peck
Bill Widmer
Mike Aldea
Ed Roche
Carlie Lepre
Pete Mueller
Ben Otunu
Abby Otunu
Charlie Dunitz
Bill Rauschenberg Conrad Feit
Steve Ippolito
Peter McCarthy Bryan McCarthy
The C.M.A. M.C. for the sweeping efforts
The magnificent 15!!!! It is difficult to believe that Ramapo MC
Put on such a really great event with only 15 people, 15
dedicated people.
At 8:00 am, 8 February 2009, I was standing in the early morning
Sunshine and basking in the glory of a job well done. It was not
just my day in the sun but everybody that made this day a success.
…and a success this was. There were 69 numbers assigned, but
that did not tell the tale of the tape. Hudson Valley HOGS was number 68 and
rode as a group, a group of 21 riders. There were also 4 passengers/sidecars in
the ride. That make a bit over 90 participants. I think that the weather had
something to do with it.
All went well, with the exception of a rider (#69), who
experienced a flat tire on his bike. He was off the route and called Cathie at
home, as this was the only # that he had. It was a coincidence that he was
broken down on the return route and was picked up by the sweep. While he was
waiting, he managed to change the tube in his flat tire but did not have enough
air to get back on the road.
I am sorry to say that there were 3 checkpoints that were manned
by only one person. It is a really long night standing out in the darkness &
cold by yourself for many hours. For a club our size, that is not
understandable. As I have said before, "Can't, I can accept; Won't
is not acceptable." If you consider yourself a club member, act like one!!!!
Again, thanks to all that made this another great Ramapo MC event. We are
appreciated by the motorcycling community.
Back to our usual. Next Sunday's Polar Bear will be to Hooters,
in Wayne, NJ. As it is a short ride down, we will be leaving at 10:00am
Road Captain Report
1 February 2009
Polar Bear #15 - 40 Pts
Fort Dix
Wrightstown, NJ
In Attendance: Mileage: Y.T.D. Polar Bear:
Dick Roberts 22950 575 Finisher
Bill Widmer no reading 108 333
Conrad Feit 57018 115 212
Steve Peck 44007 97 194
Reno Del Ben 464516 Initial N/A
Steve Ippolito 4309 198 108
Ben Otunu no reading
The day started on an odd note. It was approaching 9:00am and there was no
sign of Bill Widmer. Never saw that before as he is usually there before me. I
gave him a ring and, Lo & behold, he had overslept. Being the compassionate and
considerate Road Capt that I am, I convinced the others to wait for Bill.
Then it was on our way. The ride was a little over 200 miles round trip.
Started off a bit on the chilly side but warmed up to about 55 degrees before we
got home again. We did stop at Sebastian’s for some good German cooking.
Steinberg you missed out on a good luncheon. At Sebastian’s, Ben Otunu caught up
with us. He came a bit late and went directly to Fort Dix.
Next week, there will be no Polar Bear for Ramapo MC. Instead
We will be have the 91st addition of the Crotona Run. I will get
in touch with you directly for your assignments during the week.
Attached are some photos for our trip to Fort Dix. It seems that all we do is
eat.
Jan 18, 2009
"No Ride Today"
Present at the diner - in cars
Dick Roberts
Bill Widmer
Steve Peck
Road Captain Report
11 January 2009
Polar Bear #12 - 31 Pts
Sir John’s
North Brunswick, NJ
In Attendance:
Dick Roberts
Bill Widmer
Conrad Feit
Bob Steinberg
Once again the Polar Bear had been cancelled for the third time
this season. So much for global warming. We did have a breakfast at the Diner.
Bob Steinberg did not access the ‘hot line’ and showed up at
10:00am.
Next week’s Polar Bear is to the ‘Flying W Airport. With it
being a fairly long ride, we will be leaving the diner at 9:00am instead of our
usual starting time of 10:00am. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate.
Also next weekend is the International Motorcycle Show at the
Javits Center. Saturday morning, Ed Roche, Carlie and myself will be working the
AMA booth. Stop in and bye a rafflee ticket for the AMA Heritage Museum.
Have a good week and will see you next Sunday.
Road
Captain Report
4 January 2009
Polar Bear #11 - 32 Pts
Warehouse Grill
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
In Attendance:
Mileage: Y.T.D.
Polar Bear
Dick Roberts
22375
Initial
Finisher
Bill Widmer
97471
Initial
263/87
John Maietta
6065
Initial
232/118
Conrad Feit
56903
Initial
142/208
Bob Steinberg
47963
Initial
152/198
Steve Ippolito
4111
Initial
68/282
Steve Lawrence
Guest
The weather was much better than on the 1st and the
Chilly Chilli Run, which, by the way, Ramapo wimped out on. It was Conrad, Bill
& I at the diner but only for breakfast. No Bikes! No Ride!
But today was quite different as you can see from the above
list.
The ride was one of our short Polar Bears of only about 120
miles round trip. It was also one of our more boring rides, down 287, across 70
and up 15.. We signed in and stayed for some lunch that is all but Conrad who
had to scoot home for one of his Granddaughter’s birthdays. Congratulations
Next week’s ride is also a short sojourn into south Jersey. We
are going to Sir John’s, in new Brunswick, NJ. We will be leaving the diner at
the usual time of 10:00am.
Remember the Crotona Midnight Run is coming up, 7/8 February.
As usual I need checkers. Please keep this date open.
