My name is
Mike McLeod and I am a native to Northwest Arkansas. I have always
loved being on a motorcycle, feeling the wind on my face and
experiencing our country's great scenic roads. Owning my own
automotive shop and employing 3 mechanics, I am blessed to be staying
very busy! Although we work on anything, my favorites are the classics
and hot rods!
I heard about
the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge years ago, but unfortunately, with me being Self Employed, I
was never able to take the time needed to complete the ride. When my
brother, Rick McLeod, participated and completed
the challenge in 2018, we talked of doing it together in 2020. So this
has been a long time coming! Besides the ride being mentally and
physically challenging, it is helping me to finally take some time out
for myself as well as experience this with my brother.
Some of the
best advice I have been given is that I should be thankful that I have
never become reliant upon GPS. Growing up in Scouts, 4-H, Trail Crew
and Coast-to-Coast Truck Driver, I've had to use
Atlas' and problem solve on the fly.
The two
obstacles that I have had to overcome are in the preparation needed to
take the time off to complete the trip, as well as, invest in a new
motorcycle to have better mileage capabilities.
As a first
time rider, my expectation is that this will be THE hardest thing that I
have ever done but at the same time, the most fulfilling! I know that
it is not going to be easy but I am so looking
forward to the experience!
My non-profit charity is the Arkansas Children's Shelter.
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