My
name is Renato Apolonio, aka “REN,” from East Taunton, Massachusetts.
I’ve been happily married to my wife, Shara, for 15 years, and I’m the
proud father of our son, Maddox, who serves in the U.S. Army and is also
a motorcycle rider.
My
first Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge was in 2024, and I was blessed to
ride side-by-side with my brother, Rodrigo Almeida #1154. Riding from
Florida to Homer, Alaska was truly a dream come true for both of us.
Two
years before my first Hoka Hey, I had the chance to ride with a few
guys who had already completed the challenge. I learned so much from
Everett Halpen #1006, Jonathan Santos #966, Eugene Lopez #935, and Joao
Mendonca #1010. You guys helped me understand the Hoka Hey directions
and mindset, and you made me a better rider.
I’m
also a proud member of the New England Vikings MC, a family-oriented
club that does a lot of fundraising for people in need and always
supports its members when help is needed.
I’m
super excited to come back in 2026 for another round of the Hoka Hey
Motorcycle Challenge and to see all the incredible people I met in 2024.
Some of the most badass riders I met along the way to Alaska were the
ones who crashed into a moose 🫎 and kept right on going — you know who
you are! LOL. I was lucky enough to become friends with many amazing
people during that journey.
This
year my friend Nick Stokes #1279 is riding as well. He has been part of
my family for the last 18 years, making this whole experience even more
special.
No matter how many Hoka Heys you’ve done, you never stop looking forward to the next one.
See you all in Woodstock, Illinois. Ride safely.
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