I’ve been riding motorcycles for fifty-three years now – forty-nine with an actual
license! They have served as my main transportation and as my escape. There
were periods when riding wasn’t as practical, but I’ve always had one, or more,
in the garage. I’ve had the opportunity to see some beautiful, interesting places
and some that I’d rather forget. As the years have passed, I’ve become ever
more obsessed with the ride, with places I haven’t seen, and just getting lost in
the wilderness. Not so sure of the reasons behind this but I suspect it is my
new understanding of the march of time. I’ve got more miles behind me than in
front – I don’t intend to waste any more time.
I have served twenty-nine years in the Army and fifteen years now, post-
retirement, as an Army Civilian. I believe it’s about time to begin my third
career – free-lance moto-journalist! So perhaps writing and photography aren’t
my strong suit, but I can ride! I’m not expecting this new career to be a money
maker, but I won’t be retired. I’ve got many trips across the U.S. and Canada
that have allowed me to patch together 800-mile days, but the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a
whole new ballgame. I’m looking forward to starting my third career soon and
sharing the road with the riders of the Hoka Hey in ‘24.
My focus charity is “The Wheels Through Time” located in Maggie Valley, North
Carolina. They are a 501c3 not-for-profit museum, dedicated to preserving the
most important parts of American motorcycle history and culture. “The
Museum that Runs” offers an up-close, immersive experience in motorcycling
history. Funds raised will support museum operations, restoration, and
preservation of motorcycling history.
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