My name is Austin Tanner, though most folks call me Hondo. I’m Rider #1161, and this year I’ll be taking on my very first Hoka Hey Challenge.
I
come from Southeast New Mexico, where the sun is hot, the air is dry,
and the roads stretch for miles. Out here, riding isn’t just a
pastime—it’s a way of life. My wife and I spend most of our journeys
two-up, chasing the horizon together. For us, “going somewhere new”
usually means riding 10+ hours straight, and we wouldn’t have it any
other way. Every mile brings new friends, new places, and new memories.
But
the ride is only part of the story. What truly fuels me is the mission
behind it—the chance to honor and support our heroes. Joining Mile
Monsters for this challenge means more than just pushing myself on the
road. It’s about giving back, carrying the names and stories of those
who’ve sacrificed, and riding with a purpose greater than myself.
I’m
humbled to take on the Hoka Hey, not just as a rider, but as part of a
family that believes in lifting up our heroes—mile after mile
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