NightRiders: Ride to End Drunk Driving

Paul Jr. Leads the gang

Pauly Jr. Leads the gang
Originally uploaded by gamp.

Searching through the old photos, this one stood out. It's Paul Jr with the NightRiders on his scooter. He took us for a ride, where he was able to talk on his cellphone, smoke a cigarette, and get us all pulled over by the Montgomery village police, at the same time.

The Aftermath

Well, we made it back to Colorado safe and sound. Now what? Now we're sending out a press release to announce the completion of the NightRiders: Ride to End Drunk Driving. I'll put up a link to it as soon as I have it out so you can forward it on to anyone and everyone you know. Ok, ok, so I'm pretty sure we didn't eradicate drunk driving, but we certainly helped spread the concept of what we do. And if we can do this every year, it can't help but cut down on the number of drunk driving incidents on America's roads. Thank you all for keeping up-to-date with the NightRiders on our ride across the country. We had a great time doing it and I hope we posted some interesting tidbits from our adventures for you to follow along with us!

-Carl

My Most Death Defying Experience

This is where I get the bright idea to wear a helmet, due to several minibikes riding by me at about 50mph. Only a few inches from me, it made a great shot. However, after hearing that only the first rider could actually see me, I question my sanity.

327 trip photos on flickr

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A few more interesting photos

We wish they sponsored us

Swimming with the ducks in Indiana

A cameraman never eats

We eat at Perkins

Kenny is scary

Huge Thanks to Orange County Choppers

The NightRiders team had a great experience with everyone out at OCC in Montgomery, NY and wanted to thank them for their hospitality. Paul Sr, Jennifer, Paul Jr, Earle, Mikey, Vinnie and everyone else at OCC (in order of us meeting them), THANK YOU very much for a warm welcome. We wish you the best and will keep you updated with our status!

-Carl Grodnik

P.S. Let's not forget the Village of Montgomery Police Department, because they were definitely diligent that day also. Thanks for helping us get a great impression of Montgomery!

www.OrangeCountyChoppers.com
http://www.villageofmontgomery.org/page.php?page=5

By Request

Colin

Guy

Dale

Brian

Carl

photos taken by Colin
As a reminder, I'm posting every photo I have from the trip at flick, so click here for more photos - they're higher quality too. Unfortunately I've already used all my alloted space, so I'll have to buy a pro account there to continue.

what a nyc apartment looks like when NR gets in

The NightRiders slumber after a busy night in NYC

B-Rad prepares for Dizzy Bikes

photos by Kenny

An homage to Gayle

Gayle, an honorary NightRider accompanied us all the way to NYC. Sorry guys, she's Jon's girlfriend.

DC!

We made it to Washington, DC. Here we are at the Washington Monument, the WWII memorial and out for a celabratory dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill downtown.

from left to right, Kenny, Travis, Carl, Gary, Brad, Colin, Brian

from left to right, front, Carl, Brad, Guy, middle, Colin, top, Brian, Gary, Travis, Kenny

Orange County Choppers

After hours of waiting, we got a ride

with Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers, then we got pulled over by Montgomery Police, then were escorted to the

police department where we were shown their new Harley's. After returning to the Orange County Choppers fab shop, they gave us a tour.

photos by Colin
Thank you for the hospitality to everyone at OCC.

The debate continues

Last night, while camping in a state park near Orange County Choppers, we debated whether or not to ride to DC. I think right now we're going to spend some time in NY and muster up some press, so we can hope to influence opinions about safer alternatives to drunk driving, namely something like our fine service. However, since so many of us have to be back to Denver / Boulder by Monday, and our travel time on the bikes is so long, we will probably drive to DC and just ride around there. This is fine with me because I like NY, and because, well who cares really.

Below we can see Dale and Brad having a comfy night, Jon modeling in Ohio, and some of us swimming in Indiana.

We need help!

If you're reading this, you can help! This ride is entirely donation funded, and we need more help to keep moving along!! We've made it over halfway across the country, but we still have a long ways to go. You don't need to give much for it to help; anything is appreciated! Do it yourself or pass this along to others. (in fact, doing both would be best...)

-Carl

P.S. If you weren't aware of this previously, all proceeds in excess of ride expenses are being donated to the State of Colorado Chapter of M.A.D.D.

http://www.nightridersinc.com/Donations.html

Geneseo, Illinois

Waking up, getting going, and repairing bikes at a campground in Geneseo, Illinois.

We're a bit off schedule, and last night we went down to 3 working bikes, but today we're leaving with a few more working again.

More Photos from the trip

More photos

Shooting the pack

For more photos visit:
flickr NightRiders photo set

Some more photos of the trip

Brad said farewell to Martinito in his own quiet way. Though so often inspired to hysterical and infantile tears of joy by the little rooster's antics, his eyes were dry that day. Martinito squawked and pecked at the ground. Brad watched. A sombre moment for both.