To
tell you about myself is a reflection or image of most Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenger's. This will be my third attempt at completing the challenge. I
have been to the finish line twice while riding the challenge but I
have had to go off course because of time management and break downs.
I
competed in the first challenge in 2010 and spent three days broke
down. I still managed to ride 10,500 miles in 14 days. I crossed the
finish line but had to change my course. That was the greatest adventure
of my life having to overcome many obstacles that cold have stopped me.
I kept riding on due to pure determination to get to the finish.
Im
a self employed contractor and singer, song writer that performs 100
or more shows a year. I live near Pittsburgh Pa. I enjoy riding
motorcycles with my wife of 30 years Karen. We take at
least one good long ride together each year.
I have countless
memories
from the Hoka Hey Challenge that have changed my life. I have also
talked to many riders that say that they want to take the challenge some
day. All I can say is I'm very blessed to have a third opportunity to
ride. Everything in life has to line up for most people that are still
in the work force but you first have to say I'm doing this and I'm going
to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
I
want to ride the 10 year anniversary of the Hoka Hey Challenge in honor
of the memory of my dear friend Jim Red Cloud. Jim had a dream and
created this challenge for many good reasons. I don't have anything but
respect and love for Jim and his wife Beth who have instrumentally put
together a motorcycling dynasty. Imagine riding your motorcycle day
after day on a journey that takes you to places that are so beautiful
that they take your breath away. Every turn you are chasing the next
point of interest but every mile you are greeted with all of the splendor that our creator has gifted all of mankind to behold.
I
have chosen to raise awareness of the great warriors of the United
States Of America that find themselves homeless. Many live under the
bridges and struggle to get to a place where they can be truly happy. No
veteran of our armed forces should be homeless. I will be hosting a
concert on July 12 at JBs Roadhouse in Tarentum Pennsylvania. All
proceeds will be given to the Homeless Vets Ride Charity. I will also be
accepting mileage pledges from anyone that would like to contribute to
the Homeless Vets where each mile I ride will bring hope to those less
fortunate. Two words that should not be in the same sentence. Homeless
Vets.
Also
on June 6 I will be taking riders on a two day Hoka Hey adventure ride.
This ride will give riders a small taste of what the true Hoka Hey
Challenge is all about.I invite anyone that is interested in supporting
my choice charity to go to robkeller61@yahoo.com for more information.
The
clock keeps ticking. It wont stop for me. Another day flies by and the
past will soon be. So live for the moment not for the day. Time is so
precious. Don't let it slip away!
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