Meet The New Rider # 1302 Susan Miller

 

Allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Susan Miller, new rider for 2026, #1302.

I got the love for motorcycles while growing up and riding on the back of my dad's bike.  Nothing like being woken up at 3am, being asked if I wanted to go for a ride.  Sometimes it was short, sometimes, we were 3 states away.  I never asked where we were going or when we would be back. I mean seriously, who was going to punish me for missed chores?  Looking back now at what seem to be age old memories, I still think of those rides while I'm now riding... Visiting places that he took me and seeing them in a new light each time.  I started riding street bikes about 25 years ago, just 5 years after he passed.  Although I started riding 2 wheels, I transitioned to a trike in 2019 and that is really when my love for long distance riding started.   Encouraged by close friends that I've met through years of HOG Touring Rally's, I've challenged myself to complete the 2026 Hoka Key Motorcycle Challenge.

After finding out 4 months ago that I would be losing my job at the end of February, I decided to trade my old trike in for a new one, which I have named "Severance".  I'm no where near ready to retire, least of all from riding!  With the loving support of my husband, he told me he would do everything in his power to make this happen for me.   Tomorrow is never promised, so you have to live for today.

 

 

I first heard of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge at my local dealership, Bumpus HD in Memphis TN, sitting in the lounge area looking at the Hoka Hey flyer, wishing I would be able to do it.  At the time, I still could only afford a metric bike, so I knew I couldn't qualify, but the bug was always still there.  A dear friend rode it in 2022, and listening to her stories amazes me everytime they are repeated.  I followed the podcasts for the 2024 Hoka Hey... and told myself, 2026 would be the year. 

 

 

I've chosen a small "grass-roots" charity to ride for this year.  This charity combines the love of riding, motorcycles and passion to help those in need.  Mile Monsters Inc. is a 501c3 non profit that helps where ever possible to make sure that their 7 Heros, who have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy can live better lives.  For that, I'm proud to help support their cause, and get as many donations that will help continue their efforts to bring joy to these young kids.  My donation link Miles Monsters Inc if you would like to help support this worthy cause!