Meet The Rider # 1051 Scott Brown

 


Hello, my name is Scott Brown, also known as Sugar Bear, and I am rider #1051. I grew up in
rural Louisiana where I first learned to ride motorcycles in the backwoods. Additionally, I have
always been fascinated with insects (entomology), and have made a career out of studying
them. My passion for insects has taken me around the US as an Agricultural Consultant to an
Urban Pest Manager and has also provided me with opportunities to work overseas as a
contractor for the US Army as a Vector Control Specialist.

                                                                   

I first heard about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge while working overseas in Iraq. I knew
then that if I ever had the chance to compete in the challenge, I would take it. Currently, I work
for a national pest control company, Rentokil-Terminix, as a Technical Trainer and Board
Certified Entomologist. This job gives me the freedom to work from home and allows me to
participate in the challenge once again this year.
Although I participated in the 2022 challenge, I was unable to complete it. I rode about 6,000
miles before my legs gave out and I realized that I couldn't feel my feet. I decided to stop at a
gas station in Tonopah, NV, to figure out what was wrong. Eventually, I decided to drop out of
the challenge and head home to see a doctor. Looking back, it was a difficult decision, but I
believe it was the best one. When I started the 2022 challenge, I was significantly overweight
and out of shape. Riding long distances alone was not enough to meet the challenge, and I
learned a few important lessons along the way:
- Ride at your own pace and don't try to keep up with other riders.
- Get into shape and lose excess weight.
- Listen to your body and stop when necessary.
- Sleeping at truck stops (gas stations) is not always a good idea, as some people can be
disruptive.
You can see my adventure from the 2022 challenge on my YouTube channel
(@Sugar Bears Adventures). Since the challenge, I have had my vein issues corrected and have
been diagnosed with degenerative neuropathy in both feet. I am currently receiving treatments
for neuropathy and have lost a total of 80 pounds since starting my fitness journey. I can now
run (somewhat slowly) about 2 miles and work out six days a week, three days for cardio with F3Nation, and three days of weight training. I am now better prepared for the upcoming
challenge, but only time will tell.

I am riding once again to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease. This disease
affects approximately 50 million people worldwide and 5 million in the US alone. It hits close to
home for me as both my late Dad and Aunt were diagnosed with the disease before they
passed away. I have set up a donation page with the Alzheimer’s Association to accept
donations for The Longest Day- Scott Brown. I would be grateful if you could access the link or
use the QR code in the attached picture and donate generously. Thank you for your time and
support in fighting this terrible disease.