Elks Miracle Run

Leading the ride

The Elks Miracle Run is a large event held annually in New Jersey. Groups of bikes depart various Elks Lodges and ride to a chosen one. In the past the destinations have been Old Bridge and New Egypt. Both times I have ridden in this event I have gotten wet. The first time the group didn’t make it to the Garden State Parkway before the skies let loose with a downpour. We all took refuge at a service area on the Parkway until it slowed down.

The second time all was good until we got to New Egypt. After grabbing some food and something to drink, the skies again let loose with a downpour that thoroughly soaked the surrounding fields. Sure glad they had tents. Instead of bike games we were entertained by a resilient few who began using the wet grass and puddles as a slip ‘n slide. We hit sporadic rain on the way home under the cover of threatening skies.

I didn’t intend to ride in the run this year but decided instead to photograph the bikes leaving the Cranford Elks Lodge. You can see the images here. Since the bikes leaving Cranford were on the “scenic” route I thought I could make it to Old Bridge and catch many of the bikes arriving at the destination. Even on their scenic ride they beat me there (I did have to go home to get the address and directions). Next time I should be more prepared. I got a few coming and a few leaving.

All the money earned goes to charity so consider the Miracle Run for your donation dollars. And yes, later that afternoon it rained, so any who stayed throughout the day for the music and food most likely got wet.