Hello all! My name is Dale Mentzel aka “Nugget” rider #1263.
Riding began similar to a lot of folks; mini-bike to dirt-bike and then onto the street. I've no idea the why, but I've been in the world of motorcycling all of my life. From college to study motorcycle mechanics, to a career turning wrenches on them and now back to college to teach.
I first heard of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in 2010 and was intrigued. Timing and circumstances in life weren't in alignment to even consider an attempt though. Mileage up and mileage down years would go on by. Rooster #1116 came on board at my workplace. He had completed the 2022 HH and was preparing for the 2024. His wife Beaner #1117 would be attempting it with him. Listening to him go on and on about details, strategy, gear and an Amazon obsession was energetic (and sometimes annoying lol).
Destination Daytona the day before the start was electric. You could feel it in the air. So i followed along on the ride tracker website. Tracker Addiction is a real thing! That was it, I was hooked. What started as a curiosity turned into self-evaluation. To ask “Why do it” is just as difficult as “Why not do it?”. With either answer, you will never be the same.
+No one remembers the names of those who stepped aside, only those who are triumphant and of the fallen along the way.+
The charity I will be riding and collecting donations for is the Mile Monsters. For those who don't know of this charity please visit this link: Mile Monsters Inc The goal is To help kids to live their best life.
My Donate link for Mile Monsters Inc any donation is greatly appreciated! Personally, I think the time in life is right for this challenge. It’s the allure of the unknown and a calling for all the right reasons. May the remainder of my days be for all the right reasons.
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