Meet the Rider Arthur Pond # 724

Arthur is not new to the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. This will be the fifth time he has ridden a challenge. The first was the 2012 Las Vegas to New York ride. Bringing him back into his neck of the woods. Wolf's Run was the host for the finish line and one of the riders won a motorcycle donated by Sally and Willie. Unfortunately it was not Arthur. He comes back year after year because he likes to challenge himself and he always learns something he should have known.

He read about the HHMC in a HOG magazine and the rule of no GPS and sleeping next to the bike are what attracted him. Riding to places he has never seen is his favorite part. His enthusiasm about the ride has helped him convince two riders to give it a try. Both from his HOG chapter. Out to enjoy the ride Arthur will be elated to see the finish line after having two years where he was unable to complete the challenge.

There are not a lot of obstacles keep him from riding. Clearing work schedules and saving money is how he goes about making this happen. 

This will be my fifth. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and now 2020.

Now that you have ridden a challenge what is your favorite part of the challenge?

Seeing old friends but mostly riding where I’ve never been

What was the most difficult trial you faced on a challenge?

Well there were two. One, in Washington State I hit a big rock in the road and cracked my crank case. Sad I couldn’t continue. Two, I got affected by the heat and decided to go home. Really bummed.