Hoka Hey!
Rider 1294 here, and this is my first attempt at this
Challenge. I have been riding since my first minibike. I never really paid
attention to miles, I would get on my bike, then dirt bike, then street bike in
the morning, and it was usually dark when I got off and came into the house. It
has always been this way for me. I had a decent bike before I had a good car to
drive. It made for some very cold rides in March, working in Wisconsin.
2026 is proving to be a very busy year for me, besides the
Hoka Hey. I transferred into a different
position with the company I work for, and I am getting married in July. You are
all invited if you want to make the trip.
Why do I want to do the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge? To be honest a lot of it
is for me, there are so many reasons, this is something very deep and
meaningful to me. It is something hard to explain, but since I learned about
the Hoka Hey in 2022, it has tugged at my soul. This is something I need to do,
I need to complete. I am thankful my future wife is so understanding and
willing to sacrifice vacations and time away so I can do this.
This has proven to be an extremely difficult decision for
me. There are so many causes that I believe in and need help. This is part of
the reason why it has taken so long for me to submit my bio. I don’t want
anyone to feel let down, or left out, but this will not be the last
opportunity.
I have chosen Pink Paddling Power and Team Phoenix
Both organizations are cancer survivor programs for women
whose physical, social, and emotional wellness has been affected by cancer
treatment. Many survivors find that a cancer diagnosis inspires them to
prioritize their health, but they often need guidance to begin and maintain
safe exercise, adopt healthy eating habits, and make time for self-care.
I chose these groups because it has hit so close to home.
Effecting family and friends, and those affected are so young. The age of some
made my jaw drop.
Team Phoenix - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaGIbNQ2XJs)
The money I raise will make it possible for survivors to
participate in Team Phoenix a medically overseen 14-week triathlon training
program and year-round support that empowers female cancer survivors to:
• Rebuild trust in
their bodies
• Improve strength,
endurance, and flexibility while reducing treatment side effects
• Establish lifelong
fitness and healthy eating habits
• Form meaningful
connections with other survivors
The journey - and beyond
After completing group training and crossing the finish line
of a sprint distance triathlon, Team Phoenix alumni are offered year-round
training and ongoing education to support our goal: improving the quality of
life and longevity for cancer survivors while elevating the health of our
community.
Pink Paddling Power - https://pppracine.org/ Team
Pink Paddling Power is more than a dragon boat team—it’s a
sisterhood of breast cancer survivors choosing strength, healing, and hope.
Every time the team steps into the boat, they paddle not
just for themselves, but for every woman who has heard the words “you have
cancer.” We carry the memories of our fallen sisters with us honoring their
lives and legacy with every stroke. Together, we rebuild our bodies, lift each
other’s spirits, and show that life after diagnosis can still be powerful and
full.
Your support helps make this possible—funding educational
opportunities, community outreach, and the training, coaching, and equipment
that keep us strong and on the water.
When you give, you’re not just supporting a team, you’re
helping survivors reclaim their strength, their confidence, their joy, and
ensuring those we’ve lost are never forgotten.
Team Phoenix
Team Pink Paddling Power
