Hey there! I’m Wolfe Bonham, Rider #1290, better known as Lobo Loco. I’m from Flinton, Ontario, Canada, about an hour outside of Ottawa. I grew up around motorcycles as my father was a police motorcycle officer. My very first road bike was a 1973 Harley FLH that I still own to this day. I’ve been fortunate to ride motorcycles all over the world, and spend my spare time restoring and customizing vintage bikes. I’m also a motorcycle safety instructor.
I’ve been competing in long distance motorcycle competitions for over a decade, having finished the IBR 3 times, as well as winning the 250cc class in the Scooter Cannonball, and completing the Cross Egypt Challenge. I also host my own series of long distance motorcycle competitions as Lobo Loco Rallies. However, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge has been on my radar for many years, and I’m honoured to have been chosen for this year’s challenge.
For me, Hoka Hey represents the essence of long distance riding challenges, with no technological navigation aids, no modern hotel conveniences, and riding back roads rather than grinding out long stretches of boring interstates. Instead, it becomes a very personal challenge unique to each rider and their machine. For me, I wanted the challenge of riding a motorcycle that is the same age as myself across the finish line. So, I’m currently building another 1973 Harley FLH as a tribute to my father, whom I lost early last year. This way he and I can ride Hoka Hey together in spirit, and have one more great adventure together.
The
charity I’d like to support is Inasmuch House, an organization that
provides emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing
violence. This was a charity my father supported for many years, and I plan to continue that in his honour. Funds raised go to provide emergency accommodations for women and their children escaping from abusive situations, as well as legal advice, counseling, and food/clothing, while they rebuild their lives and return to the community.
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