I am William 'CONAN' Coan, U.S. Navy (Ret.), growing up in rural Michigan and enlisting
at 17. Earned my call sign 'CONAN' while serving in the Navy. With eight deployments
across 21 countries and personal travel to 49 states, my love for adventure endures.
Alaska will be my 50th state.
From a Honda C50 at age 7 to a Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Florida, my motorcycle journey
evolved. In 2011, I adopted a FatBoy Lo and joined the veteran riding group 'Sons of
Poseidon.' My passion deepened in 2019 with the purchase of ‘Grimace’ a '19 CVO
Limited, perfect for long distant excursions.
In 2021, facing COVID challenges, Grimace and I embarked on a 6,200 miles trip from
Virginia Beach to Sacramento, CA, via HWY50. In 2023, I learned about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge and eagerly signed up. After a suspenseful 11-month wait, I was
selected and assigned rider #905.
I don't believe in coincidences; there's always a purpose. At the Harley-Davidson
dealership to share my selection with friends, where I was introduced to Cory. Cory, who
would've been #905 in the ’24 Hoka Hey, had to withdraw due to his wife's health issues
that are very similar to my wife's past struggles. I've decided to fund raise to help Cory's
family with their expenses. This experience has reaffirmed my belief in meaningful
connections and the importance of offering support when needed.
My goal for the '24 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is clear: to savor the ride, embrace
the challenges, forge new connections, earn the coveted patch, and share the
adventure—a testament to a life abundantly blessed with family values and a cherished
circle of authentic friends.
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