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Posted May 25, 2003 -- Photos by
Fritz Rethage
Heights Bike Marathon 2003
2002 [May 24 photos] [May
25 photos]
2001 [May 26 photos][May
27 photos]
2000 [May 27 photos][May
28 photos] [Final Stats][The Record May 26 story]
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2003 mpeg's of: [At bend/scoreboard]
[At pit-stop] (500k)
2002 mpeg of: [Championship lap] (500k)
Annual 24-hour Bicycle Marathon for Hasbrouck Heights sixth through ninth graders was held
at Depken Athletic Field May 24-25. Here are a few photos of nighttime, May 24, 2003
Staunch supporters cheering on their favorites -- despite the rain.
![24e01.jpg (31471 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e01.jpg)
Whizzing past tent city
![24e05.jpg (15115 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e05.jpg)
![24e10.jpg (23942 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e10.jpg)
![24e17.jpg (24538 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e17.jpg)
Riders getting ready for their turn and to cheer on their team
![24e29.jpg (30538 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e29.jpg)
Because of the rain there were a few puddles around
-- but the organizers made sure the track was clear and safe.
![24e35.jpg (18959 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e35.jpg)
![24e51.jpg (32645 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e51.jpg)
About every four hours, the race was halted to check the counters
![24f01.jpg (26830 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24f01.jpg)
![24f07.jpg (29375 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24f07.jpg)
![24e48.jpg (19848 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e48.jpg)
Scores about half way through the marathon
HHFD on the scene to provide first aid -- no injuries
were reported
![24e28.jpg (13632 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e28.jpg)
![24e19.jpg (15552 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e19.jpg)
![24e18.jpg (13696 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e18.jpg)
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Photos below were shot with infrared camera
At the riders transfer station
![24e45.jpg (24044 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e45.jpg)
![24e43.jpg (21985 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e43.jpg)
![24e40.jpg (15599 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e40.jpg)
Tent city
![24e07.jpg (15588 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e07.jpg)
![24e09.jpg (19227 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e09.jpg)
Inside tent city riders getting together
![24e14.jpg (28955 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e14.jpg)
![24e11.jpg (32546 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e11.jpg)
![24e53.jpg (27531 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e53.jpg)
Parents camping out in the bleachers with lots of comforts
![24e56.jpg (12373 bytes)](../../images/2003/bike03/24e56.jpg)
Watching the race
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