My first exposure to motorcycles was on a friend's Honda Trail 90, I
think I was in third grade, His house had a dirt horse-riding ring out
back and it was an awesome place to learn to ride. At some point in my
early twenties I got Harleyitis and bought a new '84 Roadster. It was a
very fun bike to ride. That bike taught me a lot about motorcycle
mechanics.
I first heard about the Hoka Hey on a radio
news report about a rider fatality on a "crazy race from Florida to
Alaska". I have followed the challenge on the internet and I knew at
some point I had to do it. That time has finally come.
My wife and I have enjoyed riding for many years.
I
have outfitted my bike for the Hoka Hey style of riding. I have
installed clipboards and a light for reading directions at night. I've
never used GPS on a bike so that is no worry. Since I was a small child
I have been the family navigator so maps are second nature to me. I
always pack light as I was once an avid hiker. I have taken some long
day trips to test my endurance and equipment choices. I seem to be
prone to leg cramps at about 7-800 miles so I am working on some
stretches and regular breaks. I also spent $60.00 on a pair of
long-distance underwear, I will be trying those out soon. I am thinking
of installing a cooling mister to help deal with the heat. I do not
worry about rain as I am from Seattle and we ride in the rain all the
time although the recent tropical storm near Panama City looked
interesting.
I am looking forward to simple days; ride, sleep, repeat.
I
am a late addition to the Challenge and I have told very few people
about it so I haven't been accused of insanity yet. Most of the people I
have told have just nodded and accepted it as another event on the long
list of odd things I have done. .
This is my first Hoka Hey Challenge and I will dedicate my charitable work to the N8V Generation.
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