Meet The New Rider # 1323 Bill Burnside

 

 

My name is Bill Burnside. Forty years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet the love of my life, Michelle, who is now my wife. Together, we have traveled across the country on my motorcycle, lived in several different states, owned multiple businesses, and, most importantly, raised two wonderful children. After a fulfilling career as a Journeyman Pipefitter spanning twenty-five years, I am now happily retired. 

 

New Beginnings 

After my retirement last year, Michelle and I decided to relocate from our farm in central Illinois to the mountains of Western North Carolina. We saw this move as an opportunity to begin a new chapter in our lives, cherishing our past, embracing change, and looking forward to exciting new adventures together. 

 

Passion for Riding and Hobbies 

My enthusiasm for motorcycles began when I received my first minibike at eight years old. Riding has always brought me a sense of freedom and peace throughout my life. In the last decade, as my children have grown, my passion for long-distance and adventure riding has intensified. Alongside riding, I also enjoy traveling, hunting, and spending time in my garage tinkering with motorcycles. 

 

Inspiration to Ride Hoka Hey 

I had heard about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge before and it was always on my bucket list as something to do someday. However, my interest truly grew after meeting Rob Keller and Chris Callen through a mutual friend. Hearing their incredible stories about the challenge inspired me to take it seriously and apply to participate myself. 

Now, with my family grown, retirement behind me, and living in a beautiful place, I am ready to take on the Hoka Hey Challenge and make the most of this new adventure. 

 

 

Riding for a Cause 

During the upcoming Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, I will be riding to support the Shriners Hospital for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children in need. I am personally very grateful for this organization because they helped my family when one of my children required treatment for a spine issue. We struggled to find a pediatrician who specialized in spines, or a spine doctor who treated children. The Shriners Children’s Hospital stepped in, and from personal experience, I can say they go above and beyond for anyone they are able to help. I am proud to support and give back to Shriners. 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1373 Walter Maze

I am a first-time rider

I am married 38 years to my wife Terry. We have 2 grown children,  I live in Flemington, New Jersey. we have lived there 36 years, I attend Flemington UMC. I currently work for Amtrak as Locomotive Engineer. I have been an engineer for almost 15 years. I grew up on a farm in Pennington, NJ.  I went to college and got my B.S. Degree in Agronomy I farmed with my father till I got a job with Agway co-op. I managed a fertilizer blend plant in Delaware. I moved back to New Jersey and managed 2 feed mills before my wife, and I bought a small mill and expanded it to include lawn and garden supplies. We owned it for 18 years before we sold it.in my free time I enjoy hiking, camping , gardening and now motorcycle riding. I belong to JSHOG chapter. I also have been on several mission trips to clean up after hurricanes. 

 

Why I want to ride

As a child I was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout I was also a member of the Order of the Arrow. I enjoyed camping hiking and learning about survival outdoors. Also learned about orienteering ,map and compass skills. When I learned about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge ,I was drawn to be reminded about self reliance and about helping others. When I read about the rules of the Hoka Hey Challenge it reminded me of the values I learned as a Boy Scout and still live those values today. I want to challenge my inner self, to learn more about my ability to cope and overcome a set of tasks required to succeed as a recognized finisher of the Hoka Hey Challenge . I want to see places I have never been, meet new people with similar interests and experiences, to grow in myself as an individual. Have been riding in charity events ie Tour of Honor, to 1 find new places to ride and see and 2. To pay respect to those heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. In this Hoka Hey Challenge I want to honor and give respect to the Native American people and to reflect on their culture. When I read the Sacred Buffalo I learned a little about Jim. I can see why he put this challenge together and I want to honor his memory by completing this event and sharing to the world what this event is promoting.

 

 

 

Non-Profit I am raising money for 

Mile Monsters Inc. it is a 501c3 I am raising money for. I learned about them just before the 2024 Hoka Hey Challenge. I went to a local meetup that was happening where one of the boys was riding around the country with Jeffery ‘Riot’ it was karma, as I mentioned above my wife and I had a feed mill and garden center, Riot was one of my customers who purchased supplies. And secondly, I had a cousin when I was young who had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Unfortunately passing away from it. At the time there were no organizations or support groups like Mile Monsters to assist the boys and their families. That’s why I started riding for them and spreading awareness about DMD. 

They do awesome things, helping with medical supplies, handicap vans ,wheelchair chairs, mobility lifting equipment in the homes. They also take the boys to fun events and places to give them experiences that other kids do. I am proud of what I can do to help another family out in any way ,large or small. 

 

 

I am 

Walter Maze

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Meet The New Rider # 1363 Andy Spindler

 

My name is Andy Spindler HH# 1363, and I live in the Chicagoland area. I am 53 years old, I have 2 adult children and have been married to my wife Kathi for over 30 years. I was in the Marine Corps for 4 years from 1990-1994. I have been a member of the Grundy County Marine Corps League for over 10 years. I am a proud union electrician in IBEW Local 134 and have been involved with the Locals Veterans Committee and The Motorcycle Riders Club for 9 years since its inception. I am currently the President of the Local 134 Riders Club. I do it because I love everything about riding, the people you meet and the places you travel to. I have been riding motorcycles since I was 16 years old. 

 

I first heard of The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge™ several years ago when I was with a friend on a ride and we ran into someone with a Hoka Hey™ shirt on. The individual talked to us and explained what it was all about. My first thought was “That is Nuts!” Several years later, another good friend of mine mentioned that the registration for The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge™ was coming up and asked if I was interested in doing it. At first, I was not sure, but the more I thought about it I realized it was absolutely something I wanted to do. I am just stubborn enough to finish a challenge like this, and what a great way to test my physical and mental being, while raising money for a great charity.

 

The charity that I am riding for is Honor Flight Chicago. Honor Flight Chicago provides Veterans with a “Day of Honor” in Washington DC by visiting the memorials built in tribute to the service of our veterans from the World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. At the end of 2025, Honor Flight Chicago has flown 126 flights and honored 12,212 veterans. I had the honor of being a guardian / escort on the 119^th flight and was able to experience first-hand what this incredible organization does to honor our Veterans. I ask if you are able, please donate what you can to this great organization and help me meet my personal fundraising goal. You can either use the link or QR code to donate. 

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1250 Tim Duffy

 

My name is Tim Duffy, and I hail from Minnesota, currently residing in Watertown, South Dakota. My passion for two-wheeled journeys began in childhood and has continued throughout my life, leading me to explore the back roads of the United States on long rides. I am happily married for 23 years with three wonderful children. I have proudly served this country and deeply value the freedoms afforded by the United States.

 

I am enthusiastic about riding in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to combine my love for motorcycling with a meaningful cause. The opportunity to participate in such an event not only allows me to pursue my passion for long-distance riding and discovering my potential and pushing the limits but also provides a platform to support a non-profit organization that resonates deeply with my values and experiences. This ride represents a chance to contribute positively while engaging in an activity I genuinely enjoy.

 

While I do not have a specific non-profit designated at this moment, my intention for choosing a non-profit would be to support an organization dedicated to assisting veterans or their families. Having served this country, I understand the unique challenges and needs faced by those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. The funds raised would be directly allocated to programs that provide critical support, such as mental health services, job placement assistance, housing initiatives, or educational opportunities for veterans. My commitment is to ensure the contributions directly benefit those who have given so much.

 

 

Meet The New Rider # 1252 Brent Phillips

 

My name is Brent Phillips, AKA Griswold, rider #1252. I've been riding since 2018, a close friend of mine had been bugging me to ride with him for the better part of 20 years but I was always too busy. My divorce in 2018 was the perfect excuse to pick up a new hobby. I fell in love instantly and never looked back.

 

Since then, I’ve completed 3 IBA certified rides and ridden from KC to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smokey Mountains, The Grand Canyon and many points in between. I was given the nickname Griswold after taking my new wife and our combined five children to the Sturgis rally in 23’.

 

The first of the three pictures is me pulling a trailer through the Tail of the Dragon. The second is My wife Gina AKA Sundance and I riding the Cherohala Skyway on our honeymoon and the third is me and a buddy at the Petrified Forrest National Park on our way to the Grand Canyon and Zion this past summer.

 

To say it’s been a wild ride would be an understatement! When I am asked about what riding has meant to me two words come to mind: Joy and Gratitude.  The joy comes from the wind in my hair and not knowing where the next adventure will take me. From the different sights and sounds and smells experienced out on the open road. The gratitude is for the kind, generous and amazing people I have had the opportunity to interact with and get to know through travel and the love of two wheels. I will be raising money for the Dream Factory Of Greater Kansas City

 

Shiney side up my friends, see you out there!

          -Griswold