Rider #1019: Jon Fredrickson – New London, Wisconsin
Returning for his fourth Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge , Jon Fredrickson proves that once the long-distance bug bites, there is no turning back. A father of five whose roots in adventure go back to his Boy Scout days, Jon has traded the hiking boots for high-octane miles. He tackled his first HH on an ’18 Street Glide before moving to the Pan America platform for the last two runs. This year, he’s saddling up on a ’23 Pan Am affectionately dubbed “The Grey Goose.”
Despite his veteran status, Jon still feels the same Day 1 excitement of that perfect mix of nerves and adrenaline. Experience has taught him that the miles aren't the only hurdle; he’s still working on the art of not over-packing (a lesson painfully learned during the “dumpster fire” of the Alaska run) and the perpetual struggle of getting his bio turned into Junie on time.
For 2024, Jon’s mission is to tune out the noise and simply ride his own ride. When he isn't eating up asphalt, he’s serving his community as an active Lions Club member. In the spirit of the Hoka Hey, Jon asks that you support your neck of the woods by buying an extra raffle ticket from your local Lions chapter. Hoka Hey!
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