Hi, my name’s Jason Shumway. I’m 48 years old and I live in my hometown of Pratt, KS. I have worked 21 years as an xray/ct tech at our local hospital. At the age of 8 I got my first dirtbike for my birthday and fell in love. While growing up I owned several all the way through college, riding friends tracks, trail riding, and going to the sand dunes. After college I made the switch to Harleys, and soon started taking trips to rallies. My road trips kept getting longer and longer, and the past few years I’ve been getting into certified IBA rides and scavenger type rallies.
Way back in 2010 I spotted a flyer for the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge at a Wichita dealership and thought that sounded like an awesome adventure to ride from Florida to Alaska. It wasn’t until 13 years later, while admiring some auxiliary lights on a bike at Sturgis, I met Cheyenne Beatty. We talked about his bike and about his experiences with riding the Hoka Hey. We’ve kept in touch, and I followed his Hoka Hey ride in 2024. After attending some Taco Runs and the Bardstown Rendezvous, and meeting some of the other seasoned riders, I decided I wanted to give it a go and see what I’m capable of. My goal is to just make it to the finish line. I’m also looking forward to seeing some beautiful parts of this country that I have yet to explore.
The best part of the Hoka Hey is getting the chance to give back to my community. PAHS - Pratt Area Humane Society is who i’ve chosen to ride and fundraise for this year. They help our community by rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding new homes for pets. The Pratt Area Humane Society is a Kansas Nonprofit 501(c) corporation committed to the prevention of neglect and cruelty to animals, providing a healthy enviroment for animals until they are adopted by an appropriate owner and to educate the public about animal care and responsible pet ownership including encouraging or requiring spaying/neutering to control animal population.
Please consider donating to PAHS. Any amount big or small will make an impact.
Thank You.
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