Meet The New Rider # 1247 Dustin Lowry

 

My name is Dustin Lowry(Swamp Fox), I reside in Ridgeville South Carolina. I have been happily married to my wife Stacey for 29 years. I have three children and two grandchildren. I have been riding since 2005. I am a member of the Charleston IMRG chapter 1988. I’m currently employed as a Production Manager with Quikrete Construction Materials. 

 

 

I am drawn to the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge because, I think it is the ultimate old school motorcycle challenge. I started researching the challenge and discovered the awesome community that surrounds the challenge. I quickly learned the Hoka Hey Challenge is way more than a challenge. It is a community of awesome people that ride motorcycles and give of themselves to help others. Entering this challenge has forced me to focus on being the best I can be physically and mentally and spiritually. 

 

 

I am fundraising for the Ark of South Carolina. The Ark is a not for profit that works to support care givers of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The Ark cares for patients, allowing the care giver to have a break. The Ark also provides support for older adults that may not have a diagnosis but are concerned about developing conditions. They have support groups helping patients maintain good mental activities.

 

 

I chose the Ark for my charity because I have seen several family members forced to enter nursing facilities. If families can receive just a little relief, they may be able to avoid this tough decision. Placing a family member in a nursing facility is a hard decision, that has long-lasting effects on the family member and the family. All funds I raise will go directly to the Ark.

 

Looking forward to meeting everyone at the starting line in Woodstock!

 

Hoka Hey,

 

Dustin (Swamp Fox) Lowry  #1247

Donations can be made here!
 

Meet The New Rider # 1257 Diana Woller

 

Hi! I’m Diana Lynn Woller, rider #1257. I started riding 14 years ago with my husband and haven’t looked back. I decided I wanted to ride my own ride when I went to the Lone Star Rally 6 years ago and talked to a woman who explained the empowerment and confidence you gain as a woman when you take control of your own freedom in life. One ride by myself and I realized where the phrase “wind therapy” came from.

 

 

Riding has given me a passion for things like starting my own clothing brand, DareMe Wear, that focuses on women’s empowerment and self-confidence, while still being comfortable and practical when riding. Of course, we have the rally staples like leather leggings and corset vests, but we also consider fit, safety and comfort when deciding on what options to offer in our brand. I’m blessed that I have a team of women who are as dedicated as I am to building women up to believe in themselves and see both their inner and outer beauty, that help to build this brand. I attend several rallies each year and feel extremely fortunate that I get to ride to almost everyone while my team follows behind with all the vendor booth regalia. 

 

 

I compete in pageants on the national level as another avenue to create awareness for my charity. This year during my ride I’ll be representing the United States Emissary International Pageant Congress and currently hold the title of Mrs. Colorado All American Lady and will be competing for that national title later this year. 

 

 

I’m riding the challenge for the non-profit organization I created 12 years ago, after I my mom lost her fight, the Outlaw Faith Foundation. 100% of the purchases from the proceeds of its namesake pink ribbon clothing brand, Outlaw Faith Wear, go to provide wigs, mastectomy bras, travel funds and other financial resources, along with an online community of motivation and support for women battling breast cancer. To learn more about the Outlaw Faith Foundation and to donate- visit Outlaw Faith.org or join the online community on Facebook- OutlawFaith-storiesofstrength.

 

 

I want to thank my sponsor Make Vibes Team from Make Wellness. I’m so grateful for all their support and encouragement as I get prepared for the ride and their donation of natural peptides for strength, energy and hydration will be invaluable! To find out more about natural peptides for your ride or possible sponsorship, email makewellnessvibes@outlook.com 

 

 

I decided to join the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge after watching the 2024 challenge and being at the finish line in Homer when many of the riders completed the challenge and I attended the End of the Road party. The feeling of satisfaction, accomplishment and resilience they all gained from the experience, whether it was their first challenge or another one under their belt inspired me to do the challenge myself. I’m excited to meet everyone when we all gather in Woodstock, IL.

 

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1307 Jessica Face

 

 

 About Me

 

My name is Jessica Face (VALU). I have been happily married for 25 years and am a proud mother to a beautiful daughter. For the past 10 years, I’ve worked as an office paraprofessional at an elementary school. At 49 years young, I’ll be celebrating my 50th birthday just 12 days before the start of this extraordinary journey.

 

Wyoming is home—where I was born, raised, and where I’ve raised my family.
Motorcycles have always been part of my life. My dad rode, and my parents often took trips and vacations on their bikes. As a teenager, I wasn’t very interested—but that changed in May 2012. I watched my best friend hop on her Road King and ride off down the driveway, and something sparked inside me. That spark grew even stronger when she rode from Minnesota to visit me in Wyoming later that summer.

 

Why HHMC?

The idea of riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge began in the summer of 2022. We met friends from Minnesota at the finish line in Hot Springs, South Dakota. I walked around in complete awe—taking in the bikes, watching riders arrive both in person and on the live feed, listening to their stories, and feeling the energy of families waiting at the finish line.
I gathered every bit of information I could. On the drive home, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I finally turned to my husband and said, “I’m going to do that.” He laughed and replied, “Yeah, right.”
What draws me in is the challenge—the adventure. The idea of going off-grid, living simply, and sleeping under the stars. The HH philosophy speaks deeply to me: returning to the basics, embracing self-reliance, pushing mental and physical endurance, and following passion.
I’m not doing this to prove anything to anyone. I simply want to start, finish, embrace every moment, and discover what this journey gives back to me.

 

Riding for Mile Monsters Inc.

The nonprofit I will be riding for is Mile Monsters Inc.
I first became aware of Mile Monsters during the 2022 HH in Hot Springs. I met Riot in person and listened as he spoke about the ride, the boys, and life. Three of the boys were there, and witnessing the connection between them and the riders was incredibly moving.

I became part of the Monster family after riding the Monster 100 in 2023.
Mile Monsters is a truly remarkable organization and one that is very close to my heart. The funds raised go directly to seven boys living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)—a fatal disease that primarily affects boys.
These boys are our heroes, and it is an honor to ride for them.

VALU HH #1307

Meet The New Rider # 1316 Aaron Kuykendall

 

My name is Aaron Lee Kuykendall from Winchester, Virginia. I started riding motorcycles at 19 with no prior experience and had no family or friends that rode at the time. My first bike was an old abandoned Suzuki street bike that sat in a barn for 10 years and had every problem possible. I was hooked from day one of riding it though (whenever it would run). Fast forward 5 years and multiple motorcycles later; I decided to take my passion further and enrolled in York Technical Institute's Motorcycle Technology Center in York, Pennsylvania where I earned my diploma in Motorsports Technology as well as many certifications for Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Harley Davidson. Soon after graduation I started a job at the Harley Davidson plant in York, PA as quality technician and B Tech, then moved up to an A tech. After a while of that I decided to move back to Virginia where I continued to work as a tech in a few different motorcycle shops. I only started in recent years doing long distance riding. My first road trip was in 2022 on a Yamaha Raider where a friend and I rode from Virginia to Sturgis, SD then I split off on a solo ride to the pacific coast and back to Virginia. Within the next couple of years I rode through the lower 48 states plus parts of Canada and Mexico. 

 

 

I want to ride the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge because it offers an experience like no other. It will push me to my limit at times but also require me to stay focused, not lose track of the goal, problem solving, and improving myself and skills as a rider.  I've ridden for pure enjoyment and now I want to ride for a purpose to help raise money for the non-profit organizations that I've chosen. I'm looking forward to meeting other riders and going through this insane journey.

 

 

I have chosen to ride to raise money and awareness for two non-profit organizations close to me.

 

 

The first one is for Cure SMA. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by a mutation in the survival motor neuron gene 1 (SMN1). In a healthy person, this gene produces a protein that is critical to the function of the nerves that control our muscles. Individuals with SMA don’t produce survival motor neuron (SMN) protein at high enough levels. Without this protein, those nerve cells cannot properly function and eventually die, leading to debilitating and sometimes fatal muscle weakness. This one hits close to home because my lifelong friend known as Kneepatch has a son named Donnie that was born with SMA. He has been taking monthly treatments for years and shows signs of improvement. Every year Kneepatch organizes a ride for his son called "Ride All Day for SMA" to lead a group of motorcyclists to the SMA Walk-n-Roll event that helps raise money for those affected. His son's team is called "Donnie's Dinos" and the link is to raise money for SMA representing Donnie's team, but donations go straight to SMA's organization. DONATE

 

My second non-profit organization I chose to ride and raise money for is the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia. BRWC is not only my local wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center, but also a professional education center. There they offer a variety of educational programs that teach children and adults about our local wildlife's history, habits, and characteristics. They also offer summer internships and year around externships for veterinary and vet tech students. BRWC is an important facility in my local area that helps protect, heal, and conserve native Virginia wildlife while also educating the public on them. 

 Fundraising For Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

 

 

Sponsor: 141 Speed Cycles

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1299 Darryl Mauney

 

About Me

I’m not really the kind of guy who talks about himself—but here it goes…

 

I like long motorcycle rides in the moonlight… sorry, wrong group.

I’m addicted to motorcycle riding… sorry again—still the wrong group.

Well… maybe this is the right group after all.

 

I never said I wasn’t a smart ass. My journey started when I was young, like many of you. I watched motorcycles roll by and was drawn to the freedom, adventure, and pure joy that came with riding. I bought my first bike at 19 and spent many years in the street bike scene, racing around town and chasing speed.

 

As I got older—and hopefully a little wiser (This is questionable). I transitioned into the Harley touring scene. I began focusing more on long-distance riding and touring, and that’s when everything changed. I found that I enjoy this style of riding far more than just going fast. Longer rides, open roads, the wind in my face, meeting new people, and seeing new places, that’s what riding is all about for me now.

 

In 2026, I’ll be a newbie on the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, riding to raise money for Southeast Honor Flight. This incredible organization flies local World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, DC, so they can visit the memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice. These brave men and women deserve our deepest respect and gratitude.

 

All gave some. Some gave it all.

 

To learn more about or support Southeast Honor Flight, visit:
https://honorflightsefl.org/

 

Darryl “JOATMON” Mauney #1299

Meet The New Rider # 1327 Jim Yeoman

 

Greetings from Jim “Cowboy” Yeoman Rider Number 1327. I started riding in 1967 and it has turned out to be a lifelong passion for me. I am very honored to be accepted to ride in the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge and to be representing for Utah Riders.

 

 

I Am riding for my Hometown Fire Department located in the small Goldrush Town of Downieville in Sierra County California to help them build a Veterans Wall to honor past and present Veterans.

 

 

I recently retired after 40 years working for the Government as a Deputy Building Official and Commercial Plans Examiner, the last 3 years I have rode with the Veterans and supporters on the Annual Run for the Wall and large group ride from California to the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC.

 

This year I will be riding for Prairie Band Potawatami Nation  

Donations can be made PBPN 

 

 

Sierra County California has a population of 3313 people living in the County and Downieville with a population of 290 so a Veterans Wall would be a major blessing to all those who served our Great Nation.

 

 

I would like to thank my ride sponsors for this journey that help me get my bike ready and myself, Intermountain Harley Davidson, Klim Riding Gear, Blackball Powersports, Amsoil, Nelson-Rigg, Mountain Messenger Newspaper and my Family. These Sponsors donate with helping me get the bike ready and get the word out about the event and without these it would be really hard so Thanks so much for your support.

 

 

Thank You for Your Support

Respectfully, Jim Yeoman