Meet The NewRider # 1253 Brandi Parks

 

My name is Brandi Parks, known on the road as Hawk, and I am proudly from West Virginia. I am happily married, and my husband is my biggest supporter, standing beside me through every mile, challenge, and moment of doubt. 

We will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary on the third day of the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, making this journey even more meaningful. I am also incredibly grateful for Steel Cowgirl Apparel, my biggest sponsor, founded by my best friend and biggest cheerleader, whose unwavering belief in me fuels this ride just as much as the miles do. I love my dogs and chickens, and when I’m not riding, you’ll often find me crocheting—creating something with my hands brings me the same peace and focus that the road provides. Although I was born on the West Coast, my heart belongs to the East Coast, where grit, resilience, and community define who I am. 

Last, but certainly not least, my biggest prayer warrior—my mother.
She is always there for me, faithfully leading me down the spiritual path with love, wisdom, and prayer.

 

 

I am riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to prove to myself that I have what it takes to overcome any obstacle placed in my path. This ride is not about winning—it’s about finishing with pride, determination, and integrity. HHMC represents the ultimate test of mental toughness, adaptability, and self-reliance, and I want to discover who I am when comfort is stripped away and only resolve remains. I ride to push past fear, embrace the unknown, and find myself in the process, mile after mile.

 

I am riding in support of Mile Monsters Inc, a nonprofit organization that is incredibly near and dear to my heart. Mile Monsters Inc. is made up of endurance motorcycle riders who take on extreme challenges to raise money and awareness for children battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)—a fatal disease that primarily affects young boys. Founded in 2021, the organization turns epic rides, including the Hoka Hey Challenge, into missions of hope by providing critical equipment, unforgettable experiences, and ongoing support to children and their families.

 

I chose Mile Monsters Inc. because I have seen the powerful and lasting impact they make in the lives of these incredible kids—our true Heroes. The funds raised through this ride will go directly toward supporting children with DMD by helping provide mobility equipment, medical-related resources, and life-enriching experiences that improve their quality of life while easing the heavy burdens their families carry. Every mile I ride is a commitment—to endure with purpose, to give back with heart, and to stand as a Monster alongside these children in their fight.