Hoka Hey!
Rider 1294 here, and this is my first attempt at this Challenge. I have been riding since my first minibike. I never really paid attention to miles, I would get on my bike, then dirt bike, then street bike in the morning, and it was usually dark when I got off and came into the house. It has always been this way for me. I had a decent bike before I had a good car to drive. It made for some very cold rides in March, working in Wisconsin.
2026 is proving to be a very busy year for me, besides the Hoka Hey. I transferred into a different position with the company I work for, and I am getting married in July. You are all invited if you want to make the trip.
Why do I want to do the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge? To be honest a lot of it is for me, there are so many reasons, this is something very deep and meaningful to me. It is something hard to explain, but since I learned about the Hoka Hey in 2022, it has tugged at my soul. This is something I need to do, I need to complete. I am thankful my future wife is so understanding and willing to sacrifice vacations and time away so I can do this.
This has proven to be an extremely difficult decision for me. There are so many causes that I believe in and need help. This is part of the reason why it has taken so long for me to submit my bio. I don’t want anyone to feel let down, or left out, but this will not be the last opportunity.
I have chosen Pink Paddling Power and Team Phoenix
Both organizations are cancer survivor programs for women whose physical, social, and emotional wellness has been affected by cancer treatment. Many survivors find that a cancer diagnosis inspires them to prioritize their health, but they often need guidance to begin and maintain safe exercise, adopt healthy eating habits, and make time for self-care.
I chose these groups because it has hit so close to home. Effecting family and friends, and those affected are so young. The age of some made my jaw drop.
Team Phoenix - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaGIbNQ2XJs)
The money I raise will make it possible for survivors to participate in Team Phoenix a medically overseen 14-week triathlon training program and year-round support that empowers female cancer survivors to:
• Rebuild trust in their bodies
• Improve strength, endurance, and flexibility while reducing treatment side effects
• Establish lifelong fitness and healthy eating habits
• Form meaningful connections with other survivors
The journey - and beyond
After completing group training and crossing the finish line of a sprint distance triathlon, Team Phoenix alumni are offered year-round training and ongoing education to support our goal: improving the quality of life and longevity for cancer survivors while elevating the health of our community.
Pink Paddling Power - https://pppracine.org/ Team
Pink Paddling Power is more than a dragon boat team—it’s a sisterhood of breast cancer survivors choosing strength, healing, and hope.
Every time the team steps into the boat, they paddle not just for themselves, but for every woman who has heard the words “you have cancer.” We carry the memories of our fallen sisters with us honoring their lives and legacy with every stroke. Together, we rebuild our bodies, lift each other’s spirits, and show that life after diagnosis can still be powerful and full.
Your support helps make this possible—funding educational opportunities, community outreach, and the training, coaching, and equipment that keep us strong and on the water.
When you give, you’re not just supporting a team, you’re helping survivors reclaim their strength, their confidence, their joy, and ensuring those we’ve lost are never forgotten.
Team Phoenix
Team Pink Paddling Power
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