Meet The Returning Rider # 1164 Terri Collier

 

Howdy all you Hoka Hey Riders, Fans and Tracker Addicts!

 

It’s me, T Collier, Rider #1164. I’m also known as the Safety Cone labeled Where We Riding T for you tracker addicts. I’m heading into my second year riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on my orange 2023 Street Glide. My bike’s name is Miles of Smiles and that we have!

 

I’m looking forward to meeting the new riders and pulling into my second year start line. Having one challenge behind me may seem like it’ll be easy this time. Nope! I’ll still be pushing myself to finish safe and quickly. I’m not in the challenge to sight see. I’m in it to fulfill the grueling adventure, soul searching and encountering the Spirit World that Jim Redcloud asked of each and every one of us. I never knew how hard I could push myself until I was navigating by an intimidating excel spreadsheet filled with >, < , and @ signs in one column and highway names/numbers in the next; riding day and night; pushing through wind, rain, forest fire smoke, hot and cold; mastering the skill of the U-turn; eating less than desirable food; bedding down in sketchy, rainy, cold spaces and, the coolest part…raising over $132,000 for my charity of choice Kickin’ Childhood Hunger. Why wouldn’t I do it again?

 

My charity of choice raises funds for weekend food sacks in my hometown and county, Stillwater OK. I’m a founding board member and this is our 12^th year raising funds. If all goes as planned, and I can meet my goal, we will have raised over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in the 12 years we have been doing this. My personal goal this year for KCH is $150,000. That amount will purchase 20,000 food sacks for kids. In my hometown alone, we are packaging 3,000 food sacks for kids per month. Each sack costs approximately $7.50. Want to help me? Go to  DONATE: Kickin Childhood Hunger

For some pre-ride adventures you can follow me on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram @WhereWeRidingT and @TerriCollier.

 

HOKA HEY!

T Collier #1164

Meet The New Rider # 1300 Leigh Dubie

 

Marine veteran, long-distance rider, and proud grandmother riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge for personal challenge and to support Hope4Veterans.

Greetings from Hoka Hey Rider #1300, Leigh Dubie, riding out of Macclenny, Florida. I am a retired United States Marine who served from 1984 to 2011, completing 26½ years of service. I grew up riding dirt bikes, but once I joined the Marine Corps, my riding took a back seat while I focused on my military career. My husband Chris and I raised three children and are now proud grandparents to five grandchildren.

 

After returning from Iraq in 2005, I realized how much I missed riding and decided it was time to get back on two wheels. With Chris’s encouragement, we bought our first Harley-Davidson together, a Heritage Softail. It didn’t take long before I realized I wanted a few more features for long-distance riding, and I eventually upgraded to a Road Glide Special.

 

Today, I continue to serve the Marine Corps as a government civilian. For the past seven years, I have been stationed in Hawaii, where I ride my motorcycle to work almost every day. When I come home to Florida, Chris and I ride across the United States together, each on our own motorcycles, exploring the country one mile at a time. Over the past decade, we have steadily increased our long-distance riding, often traveling from Florida to visit family in Michigan and taking multi-day trips across the country on two wheels.

 

Chris and I will both be participating in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. While we share a passion for riding, the challenge itself is an individual journey where each rider must rely on their own preparation, judgment, and determination.

 

 For me, this ride represents an opportunity to push beyond my comfort zone, trust the decisions I make along the road, and grow stronger through the experience. As part of this journey, I will also be raising funds and awareness for Hope4Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing isolation, suicide, and homelessness while supporting military women and their families through advocacy, peer support, and programs that promote self-sufficiency and stronger families.

 

 

Meet The Returning Rider # 789 Kurt Kvennejorde

I am Kurt Kvennejorde (#789), a Norwegian endurance rider with a long-standing connection to the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. I was born in 1962 and have spent much of my life pushing my own limits—both on the road and in life. Since my first ride in 2013, I have returned to Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge several times, drawn by the challenge itself and what it demands of you mentally and physically. I tend to ride my own ride, often choosing the harder and less predictable path, where focus, adaptability, and endurance truly matter.

 

Over the years, I have completed multiple long-distance rides between Stavanger and Doha, Qatar, crossing through Europe and the Middle East. These journeys have taken me through very different terrains, cultures, and conditions—often with minimal support and no clear path ahead. That kind of riding teaches you quickly that preparation only takes you so far; the rest comes down to instinct, resilience, and staying calm when things don’t go as planned.

 

Alongside riding, I’ve spent my life building and leading global technology ventures, but the road has always been where I find clarity. I share my life with my soulmate, Rita Helen—we have been together for 43 years—and together we have built a family with three children and two grandchildren. Her support, and the life we have built, has been a constant through it all. For 2026, I return with the same mindset: to ride, to endure, and to see how far I can go. I believe it is better to live one day as a tiger than a lifetime as a sheep, and I live by a simple rule—no problems, only solutions.

 

For the charity :DONATE

 Education Above All

 

Meet The New Rider # 1345 Jeff Hildebrand

 

Hi!  I am Jeff.  I am 56 years old and I live in Altoona, PA. 

 

I began riding at 6 years of age on a Benelli 65 that my friend owned.  I was instantly hooked and I bought my own dirt bike.  I rode dirt bikes and a Honda ATC 200X throughout the 1980’s.  When I turned 16, I started riding on the road with a 1980 Honda CB750.  My parents would never have allowed me to ride that CB750 had they known how fast I rode that bike.  My Dad kept asking me why I went through rear tires so quickly.  I never told him about all the wheelies I was doing at the time.  I also raced locally in AMA amateur motocross throughout the early 1990’s on a Honda CR250 and a Honda CR500.  I had no business being on a CR500 and I should have never been racing a CR500, but my God, it was fast and fun!  I also rode sport bikes on the street for years and started doing track days on a Yamaha R6.  I got my WERA Road Racing license and went on to win two regional WERA Road Racing championships on that Yamaha R6 in 2010.  I retired as a Corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police in 2020.  While I was still a Trooper, I was on the Motor Unit with the PA State Police, but I would only ride for the State Police on special events such as political events, Presidential escorts, sporting events, funerals, and other events that required a State Police Motor Unit presence.  I did not ride full time for the PA State Police.

 

I am also currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves with over 37 continuous years of service with a plan to retire from the Army Reserves soon.  I began my Army career as a Military Policeman with the rank of Private E-1 in the PA Army National Guard.  After OCS graduation, I was an Armor Officer and now I am currently a Military Police Officer.  Iraq 2005 and Afghanistan 2008. 

 

I thrive on challenges, and I have wanted to do the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge  for years, so here I am.  I am looking forward to the camaraderie of meeting other riders with similar interests, riding through the beautiful scenery that America has to offer, and experiencing everything that is Hoka Hey!!.  Lack of sleep and my beat-up body will be my biggest nemesis.  As I sit here and finish writing this up, I am wondering how a full-size mattress would look strapped to the tour pak of my Limited.  I am looking forward to meeting you all.  Thank you all for the opportunity. 

 

I am a full member of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA).  The CVMA’s motto is Vets Helping Vets.  100% of the money donated to the CVMA goes back to Veterans in need.  The CVMA has chapters in every state as well as other countries around the world.  I will be setting up a link to donate to the CVMA soon.

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1294 Bradley Zimmerman

 

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