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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.



Whizzing past tent city







Riders getting ready for their turn and to cheer on their team



Because of the rain there were a few puddles around
-- but the organizers made sure the track was clear and safe.





About every four hours, the race was halted to check the counters






 
Scores about half way through the marathon


HHFD on the scene to provide first aid -- no injuries were reported








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Photos below were shot with infrared camera

At the riders transfer station







Tent city





Inside tent city riders getting together






Parents camping out in the bleachers with lots of comforts



Watching the race


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