Born and raised in Southern Oregon. I grew up in Gold Hill, Oregon a horse crazy tomboy who also spent untold hours reading books. In the process of growing up, meeting people and new experiences, there were motorcycles. I got my motorcycle endorsement when I was 18 or 19. I didn't have my own bike but friends and family would let me ride their bikes. Saddly my new found love of motorcycles soon lay dormant while raising a family, working and life in general.
It was a lifetime later, and a second husband who brought motorcycles back into my life. We moved to northern Nevada in the Virginia City Highlands. This opened up a whole different world. I was eventually encouraged to get my own ride so I grabbed that chance and have never wanted to be a passenger again. I have been able to ride and see places and meet people who have truly changed my life for the better.
2024 will my my 3rd Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. This will be my Lessons Learned and my Unfinished Business Challenge. Hoka Hey is addicting and I am grateful for the being able to be part of this amazing group who have heard the call. I didn't have the honor to meet Jim Red Cloud, but it was finding the Hoka Hey on the internet shortly after the 2010 Challenge that intrigued me to learn more about Hoka Hey. Many thanks for his vision. Also, grateful that I will be riding with my daughter Andrea Tooley #1066 and my son Craig Tooley #1156. It is said you only have one 1st Hoka Hey, but I was able to experience 2022 by watching Andrea's excitement and now 2024 with Craig's. We are excited to be a part of retracing the 2010 inaugural ride as I have never been to Key West, plus have always wanted to see Canada, the Yukon and Alaska!
I am riding for Mile Monsters Inc
Ride 4 Others | Mile Monsters Inc.
Charity Riders who compete in Cross Country Endurance Challenges. We ride to raise money and awareness in the fight against childhood disease.
Helping kids who have DMD live their best lives. Please check the link, read about our Heroes
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Valerie "Gypsy" Stewart
#985
Wishing us all a safe and fabulous finish.
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