Meet The New Rider # 1074 Ron Shasteen

 

My name is Ron “Khaos” Shasteen and I’ll be 64 years young at the start of The 2026  Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.  I started riding at 6 years old when my parents bought a house in the country. It all started with a mini bike and then at the age of 16 I got a Harley Sportster. A few weeks later a friend of mine’s brother let me ride his 1976 Harley SuperGlide and I knew I needed a bigger V-Twin.

 

 

 

I rode to Sturgis for the 1st time in 1983 at the age of 21,I’ve now ridden to Sturgis well over 15 times.I’m an avid motorcyclist with over 500,000 documented miles by H.O.G. on 27 different Harleys that I’ve owned.I’m grateful and looking forward to this opportunity to be a rider in The 2026 Hoka Hey and the upcoming challenges and meeting everyone and making life long friendships.

 

 

 

I will be riding for Mile Monsters Inc and raise awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We ride to make the world a better place.  Money raised goes to help children affected by disease, injuries and circumstances out of their control. The kids we help need a MONSTER in their corner to help fight the battle with them.

 

 

 

WE ARE LONG DISTANCE CHARITY RIDERS WHO STRIVE TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE!

Helping The Boys Live Their Best Life

Thanks for this opportunity!

Mile Monsters Inc

220 Hockenbury Rd

Hillsborough NJ 08844

Email…ride4others@gmail.com

Phone..908-566-2413

DONATE

venmo.com/u/Khaos1074

Sponsors,,,,

Hmmm none! But if anyone reading this would like to sponsor I’ll be grateful haha!!!!

Meet The New Rider # 1182 Tom Steet

 

My name is Tom Steet, Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge rider #1182. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia with my wife, Eve, and our three children. I retired in March 2016 as a Special Warfare Boat Operator Chief after 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Today, I continue supporting the mission as a military contractor, teaching and evaluating weapons and maritime operations. I’ve spent the past nine years riding with the 13 Rebels M/C, a historic AMA traditional motorcycle club built on legacy, respect, and brotherhood.

 

Motorcycles have been a part of my life since I was six years old, when I began racing motocross and flat track in Guam as a Navy brat. That early passion never left me. I started riding street bikes at 19 after joining the Navy, and from that point on, I was hooked on long-distance riding and life on two wheels.

 

In 2002, while living in Southern California, I took full advantage of the year-round riding environment. It was there I completed my first 1,000-mile ride in 24 hours—on a Buell 1125R—which sparked a long string of endurance rides to follow (though that particular bike only did one of them). Over the years, I’ve used work travel across the United States—especially throughout the Midwest and East Coast—to put serious miles on the road.

 

I’m proud to be riding in support of America’s Mighty Warriors—an organization that helped fund treatments that made a real difference in my life. This ride is my way of paying that forward and giving back, by raising awareness and support for others who need it.

 

I’m excited to finally take on the Hoka Hey Challenge in 2026 after life sidelined my attempts in 2022 and 2024. This ride represents more than just miles—it’s about perseverance, resilience, and purpose. I’m ready.

 

 

Meet The Returning Rider # 1100 Mike Neale

 

 

  I’m Mike Neale rider #1100. This will be my third Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge . I  didn’t finish in 2022 due to some medical conditions, but took care of my unfinished business in 2024. My goal this year is to improve my finish and enjoy it more than the last two.

 

 The friendships I’ve made with this group will last me a lifetime. I’ll be 70 on July fourth for our country’s 250th  birthday. I’ve learned a lot about myself during the last two challenges. The will to ride through adverse weather conditions and the strength to fight through the pain that us old guys go through.

 

I’m riding this year for the combat vets.

Meet The Returning Rider # 1086 Michael Moore

 

 

I am Michael Moore rider # 1086 ( aka Coach)

 

 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge 2026 will be my 3rd Hoka Hey Challenge. I’ve been riding legally since 1986. I’m a US Navy veteran USNA c/o 1985 retired Special Operations Officer ( Diver/ EOD) New Jersey native. So CA resident. Riding long distance has always been a “reset” for me. I would use my saved leave and upon returning from deployments , point my bike east, south or north and just ride. Then marriage, kids and shifting priorities. 

 

  Coaching youth football is how I achieved my road name. Traci and I have 5 kids together, 4 boys 1 girl. The oldest (29)  is in Bahrain - US Navy (IT/ Cyber warfare) he’s been forward deployed for 3 yrs. He escaped when the missiles started flying. More family trivia: Older brother-retired Naval officer USNA c/o 1985, younger brother -Navy nuclear power trained. Daughter -LTJG USN, USNA c/o 2024. Son-in law 2nd LT USMC (R) USNA c/o 2025 plays safety for NFL Jax Jaguars. 

 

 

 

Our 2nd to youngest son succumbed to an awful rare child bone cancer ( Ewing Sarcoma) on Feb. 22, 2025. He was only 16. I left the trail early in HHMC 2024 due to his relapse. The last Moore child at home will graduate HS in 2027. I will be riding for littlewarrior.org the only foundation solely dedicated to research , treatment and discovery of positive protocols to combat this insidious disease. Traci and I are launching a foundation in Bryce’s honor.

 I am fortunate to be sponsored by Lifestyles cycles. A mega used Harley retailer with an online store and a riding group #LCRG of which I’m also a ride manager.

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1370 Rommel Andaya

 

Hi Everyone, my name is Rommel "Hataw" Andaya #1370. I ride an Indian Chieftain. I am a retired US Navy Reserve and I also just recently retired from work. I have been riding since 2008 when I moved to Northern California from Las Vegas Nevada. Rush hour traffic were so bad and it would take me an hour to an hour and haft to drive to work that was only 31 miles from my house. I see all these motorcycles just zooming by the cars and thought to my self, hey why not ride a motorcycle too and I've never looked back. 😃

 

 

   I enjoy riding with friends around town for day rides but I especially enjoy riding to other states for long rides. Some of the rides I've done are Florida biketober fest, Arizona bikeweek, Las Vegas bikeweek, Lone Star Rally, Rocky Point Rally, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, Kentucky Rendezvous....etc. I was also in Arkansas for the Most Indian Motorcycle in A Parade for the Guinness Book of Records. I've also done a few motorcycle challenges with Ironbutt Association such as SaddleSore Gold, BunBurner Gold, and another 6 other challenge rides.

 

   

    Im riding the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge because I want to know and see if I can ride and finish this challege, It will surely test me physically and mentally. And also, in this ride, I'll get to see and ride the backroads of America while fund raising for the Boy and Girls Club of Potawatomi Nation in Woodstock, Illinois. I'm stoked.

Please click to donate:

https://pay.imsmerchantportal.com/boys-girls-club-Donations

 

 

 

Meet The Returning Rider # 1150 Mark Kromis

 

Mark Kromis aka Mr. Georgia    

 Age: 71

Residence: Kennesaw GA                                            

Riding years: 52

 

Father of two, a daughter and a son. Been ridding since 1974 when I bought my first motorcycle. A Yamaha 250 Enduro, the first motorcycle I rode cross country on, camping along the way from San Diego CA to Huntsville AL where I parked the bike at my parents. I was in enlisted in the Navy and got orders to Iceland. Fast forward a few years, now I spend time riding my 2002 Heritage Softail Classic and my 2015 Ultra Limited. Winding down my 40+ year career working as an Environmental Chemist. KTENTOWSHKETON MNOPMATSOWEN "Try to Live a Good Life".

 

Why I am returning for another run in the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. To make a long story short I left a part of myself on the road during the 2024 HHMC of which in need to reclaim. Upon arriving back home I came to the realization approximately 4500 miles into the challenge I changed my riding position causing issue with my left knee around 5,000 miles when righting the scooter off the kickstand (Lesson Learned). Shout out to Flaming Gorge HD for their assistance. I’ve also come to the conclusion my mind was not in the proper place to be attempting the HHMC with passing of my sister a week prior to the challenge thereby leaving me the caretaker of our 90-year-old mother added to the mental challenge. Mom is living close by and with assistance from family members it’s time to participate in the 2026 HHMC. 

 

 

Charity

The charity I will be supporting for the 2026 HHMC will be the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Boys & Girls Club. A GoFundMe account has been set up: Fundraiser by Mark Kromis : Support Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Band Potawatomi

 

 

Sponsor:

Southern Devil HD as agreed to help sponsor me for the 2026 HHMC:

Southern Devil Harley Davidson

2281 Highway 411 NE

Cartersville, GA 30121

678-721-0203

Nick Nicholson

 

www.southerndevilhd.com

Meet The New Rider # 1290 Wolfe Bonham

 

Hey there!  I’m Wolfe Bonham, Rider #1290, better known as Lobo Loco.  I’m from Flinton, Ontario, Canada, about an hour outside of Ottawa.  I grew up around motorcycles as my father was a police motorcycle officer.  My very first road bike was a 1973 Harley FLH that I still own to this day.  I’ve been fortunate to ride motorcycles all over the world, and spend my spare time restoring and customizing vintage bikes.  I’m also a motorcycle safety instructor.

 

I’ve been competing in long distance motorcycle competitions for over a decade, having finished the IBR 3 times, as well as winning the 250cc class in the Scooter Cannonball, and completing the Cross Egypt Challenge.  I also host my own series of long distance motorcycle competitions as Lobo Loco Rallies.  However, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge has been on my radar for many years, and I’m honoured to have been chosen for this year’s challenge. 

 

 For me, Hoka Hey represents the essence of long distance riding challenges, with no technological navigation aids, no modern hotel conveniences, and riding back roads rather than grinding out long stretches of boring interstates.  Instead, it becomes a very personal challenge unique to each rider and their machine.  For me, I wanted the challenge of riding a motorcycle that is the same age as myself across the finish line.  So, I’m currently building another 1973 Harley FLH as a tribute to my father, whom I lost early last year.  This way he and I can ride Hoka Hey together in spirit, and have one more great adventure together.

 

The charity I’d like to support is Inasmuch House, an organization that provides emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing violence.  This was a charity my father supported for many years, and I plan to continue that in his honour.  Funds raised go to provide emergency accommodations for women and their children escaping from abusive situations, as well as legal advice, counseling, and food/clothing, while they rebuild their lives and return to the community.