Eric from Panama City Beach, Florida, is an
experienced Challenger with the 2012 and 2014 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenges under
his belt. He first learned about the event after reading about it in Full
Throttle Magazine. The finish line was his most memorable moment of each of the
rides. He felt like he pushed himself to get there and finds it very rewarding.
It gave him the confidence he lacked to get out on his own and ride. He says,
“Now I’m a guy who can go out into the world by myself.” In the 2014 HHMC, his
riding partner, John Levins # 735, was injured in Canada and Eric was required
to go on by himself. Getting to Alaska really boosted his confidence. One of his scariest experiences was waking up
to a police officer and a drawn gun in his face. Once the officer was satisfied
with his explanation, Eric was allowed to go back to sleep. By then he was wide
awake and rode on. 
Smelling the breath of a moose in the Rockies and riding through Glacier National Park in Montana are two of many exceptional moments Eric experienced. Through the rides in 2012 & 2014, Eric
learned how much he had missed in the past when travelling by interstates. Since
his first Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in 2012, he enjoys the twisties and back
roads at every opportunity. Eric joined the HHMC board of directors in 2017. He plans on supporting Panama City Beach Paws and Claws during his 2018 ride.
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