The Toughest Ride for the Toughest Riders on Earth! 10,000 Miles of Pure Adrenaline!! The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a grueling battle of endurance and determination! Join us and test your abilities to navigate, endure and persevere along some of the most technical roads in North America. Check out the web site at www.hokaheychallenge.com or contact the organizers for more information (info@hokaheychallenge.com).
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Meet The New Rider # 1379 Lee Wisniewski
Meet The New Rider #1244 Paul Hutsell
Monday, May 18, 2026
Meet The Returning Rider # 1025 Craig Watters
Meet The New Rider # 1267 Paul Krugler
My name is Paul Krugler, I am from Northwest Arkansas. I grew up with my uncles and father riding motorcycles. I personally started riding 10 years ago on an 800 Vulcan Classic and have been totally hooked ever since. My “small” upgrade in 2020 put me on a 2016 Indian Roadmaster as my own BD present, where I started to enjoy the open road in a new light. I really started enjoying the longer distance riding through the country with this new bike and my youngest son started riding with me as well. I earned the road name “Stalker” from a fellow rider while I was on the way back from a vacation trip in Pigeon Forge, Tn where I met up with our local chapter group weekend ride at their lunch stop.
I started following the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge after meeting a fellow rider and asking him about the donation jar he had set up in his shop. After talking to him, and following during the ’22 & ’24 runs, I knew this was something I wanted to get involved in. I feel it a privilege and honor to have been accepted to participate in this, 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. This will be a spiritual journey and challenge for myself that I am looking forward to.
I have chosen to ride for the kids at St Jude Children’s Hospital as my charity contribution for the HH Challenge. I have been involved with supporting them in the past by being involved with the Talimena Rally that happens in May of each year, raising charity donations through other riding clubs.
What is St Jude known for?
St Jude specializes in care for some of the toughest pediatric cases, all while investing in resources and technologies for cutting-edge scientific research. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food – so they can focus on the care of their child.
Unlike most other hospitals, most of the funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors.
Here is the link to my DONATIONS
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Meet The Returning Rider # 1175 Pat Smith
I don’t recall exactly how I heard about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge (probably a Facebook post), but when I looked it up, I knew I had to do it. I was too late for 2022 registration, so you can bet as soon as it opened up for ’24, I was on it, and as soon as the ride in ’24 was over, I had already committed to myself to riding it again in ’26! I wanted to ride it in ’24 to see just what I was made of, and boy did I find out! This time around, I’m looking to improve on my previous mistakes (way too many wrong turns!), and improve my time.
I try to get in at least 1 long-distance trip every year, with many weekend trips in between. To me, there’s no greater joy than riding with my son, regardless of where. He even joined me at the Bardstown reunion, and is currently on the wait list for this year’s ride.
As for my non-profit, I chose the Veterans Community Project https://vcp.org/about-vcp/our-locations/kansas-city/ . At Veterans Community Project, we believe dignity lives in the details. That’s why our 240-square-foot tiny homes are thoughtfully designed for Veterans, using PTSD-informed features and a layout that feels familiar and safe. Beyond housing, our staff uses a unique case management framework - called the H.O.M.E.S. Index - to create personalized plans that help each Veteran overcome their barriers and work toward their individual goals. This approach works: 85% of Veterans who stay in our Villages successfully move on to sustainable permanent housing
Fundraiser link: Veterans Community Project
Meet The New Rider # 1272 Ed Monsour
Greetings My name is Ed Monsour (# 1272) from Southern California
I started riding when I was 15 and purchased my first Harley at 18. I’ve been riding ever since.
For many of these past years I have averaged over 50,000 miles over this great country. The 4 Corners, 50CC. Iron Butt Challenges, US Best Roads, National Parks, Route 66 plus so much more.
When I started riding my friends and family said that motorcycles are dangerous and maybe they are right. But the real danger is living a life so safe, so predictable that you never actually live. Riders live on the edge. Rather than playing ti safe, sitting still and being afraid to live, I'll risk the fall. It's as close as you can get to transcendence.
For me the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge will be the ultimate ride. I’ve been told the Hoka Hey Challenge will change you. I’m excited for the changes that will come. Mostly though, meeting and riding with you my fellow riders.
My fundraising efforts are for two non-profit organizations, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. This amazing organization provides valuable services for our military men and women who have given their all and come home needing assistance to get their lives on track again.
https://www.pledge.to/Eds-Ride-for-Freedom-Station
AND The Prarie Band Potawatami Nation Please NOTE # 1272 Ed Monsour when making donations
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Meet The New Rider # 1368 Christina Griffith
"Wheels for Hope" is my fundraising campaign for Breakthrough T1D. It's for Type One Diabetes research. A hope for a future were those we love and cherish won't have to struggle with this disease. Were they don't have to worry about choosing between affording their insulin or paying bills. Not worry about possible loosing limbs or their life to this disease. Hopefully we can come together to help find a cure for those we love.




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