Meet The New Rider # 1221 Scott Hudy

Rider # 1221 out of Kimball, Michigan.
Husband/father of Three. . I live my life by a few simple values: Fairness, Respect, Integrity. “Old school “some might say!

This will be my first Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. None of which would have been possible if it weren’t for a good friend Tom Snowden , so thank you Sir. The most difficult for me is trying to put into words the why, why take on this Challenge? We all have our reasons but my #1 reason is because I believe in the cause. I believe we, as men and women owe it to ourselves to challenge ourselves past boundaries we never thought possible. To experience life!! Hoka Hey my fellow Brothers and Sisters. 

Meet The Rider # 908 Detta Dean

As the sun crests the horizon in Key West, the hush of morning is shattered by the roar of many motorcycles beginning an epic journey to Alaska.  The event is the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.  It is a test of skill, endurance, and mental toughness.  One of the riders is a female Harley enthusiast of Native American heritage.  I am that lady.  My name is Detta Dean.  I’m #908.  This is part of my backstory.

 

 

It all started with a class on how to ride and fast forward 20 years while ride a group ride to "wounded knee I saw two riders with the Hoka Hey patches. I approached them asking all about what that was and have been stalking riders ever since. 

 

  My father rode and built award winning show bikes all Harley Davidson motorcycles and my sister works for Harley Davidson so its in my dna.  I used to ride a Dyna, but now have a road glide.  Six years ago I entered the challenge but did not finish.  This time I will cross the finish line.  Partly because of the support from friends like Junie Rose who has been very influential in this undertaking.  

I ride to support the Michael J Fox Foundation and its quest to defeat Parkinson’s Disease.  And also because I seem to be often “chasing rainbows.”

 

My previous failure still haunts me.  This ride will end in victory for me, my friends, and my support for the MJF foundation.  I ride with the slogan “Live Urgently”, and I certainly will be.  Ride safely and skillfully my friends. ….Dyna Detta.

Meet The Rider # 628 Larry Murray

 It was in a tent in Afghanistan when I first read about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. At first I didn’t understand and thought it was a guided tour through 48 States (2011). Due to shipping issues and a dead battery, I got my new RGU the night before we started in Mesa AZ and put 4 miles on it before parking it back in my garage in GA with 17,200 miles on it 21 days later.

 

Jim told us at the Rider’s briefing that this ride would change your life. I didn’t know Jim and thought to
myself yeah, whatever, I just want to feel that freedom and wind in my hair! But Jim was right, the ride
did make an impact on my life and took a burden from me that I was carrying that wasn’t mine to carry.
Three days after I got back to GA, I was waking up in the tent in Afghanistan wondering what the hell had
just happened…as my memories of the ride came flooding back to me, I jotted them down to share with
my sons and friends, at the end I ended up putting a book together.

2013, I did the HHMC again. This time with a great friend made during my 2011 ride. Even though I DQ’d myself the second day- missing Needles Highway, my goal was not for high finishing, but rather again to experience the adventure with a like-minded friend on a challenge only this ride provides.

 

Here I am one last time. I have been blessed to ride in 49 States with Alaska the last on my list. It has
been a struggle to make the decision to do the ride this year. I jealously guard my time off to spend with
my wife, friends and family. This time feels selfish, but I know I would regret it if I didn’t ride, and I try to
live my life with no regrets.

 

This ride will hopefully benefit the Black Hills National Cemetery with Wreaths Across America. There
are approximately 22,000 grave sites at this cemetery alone. For just $17 one can sponsor a wreath at
https://wreathsacrossamerica.org you can then choose the National Cemetery you would like your
wreath to be placed. I am requesting we focus on the Black Hills Cemetery located in Sturgis, SD. The
code for this on the WAA website is SDBLNS. This year Saturday, December 14th will be the day across the US that wreaths are put out. If you have the time, it is a worthwhile endeavor to pay homage to our
Veterans.

See you in Daytona, the DeadMan rides again!

Meet The Rider # 1066 Andrea Tooley

 Hello my name is Andrea Tooley #1066, most call me Tooley. Born and raised in Oregon I'm 48 years old. I have 2 kids Nick is 22 years old and Adelynn is 10. I have lived on the coast for the last 24 years with Patrick. I grew up as a tomboy getting dirty and always wanting to do what my older brother Craig Tooley #1156 did. 

 

This will be my second attempt at Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.  I wrecked just south of Hatch, NM (2022) late at night after a rain storm/monsoon blew through and I hit thick mud that had onion bits in it. Wade was done for after doing somersault in the ditch. I truly didn't know what I would get out of riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. 

 

 When I first heard about it was from my mom, Valerie  Stewart #985 had been talking about doing this Challenge for years. She finally rode in Aug 2020, I was so excited for her and couldn't wait to watch her on the tracker and cheer her on. We were on our way to the finish line to see her cross when we got the call that we needed to pick her up in Poughkeepsie, AR. After we loaded her bike on the trailer and she hopped in the truck. I swear the first words out of her mouth were I will be riding in 2022. Just to see the pure joy coming off my mom after wrecking and all beat up. I was like ok, then I'm riding with you or Craig and I will be riding with you. So I couldn't wait to put in that following Feb 2021. 

 

Again I truly didn't know what to expect, I have told my mom that this has been one of the best experiences I have had. The friends that are more like family that I made. To get to ride on my motorcycle and see this beautiful country. To push myself to the limit but still wake up with a smile on my face ready to go again. 

 

 All the while riding for a charity that is so near and dear to my heart. Mile Monsters Inc. Riding for these boys who have DMD, a muscle wasting disease has been truly eye opening and warms my soul. What these boys go through on a day to day bases is heart wrenching,  but being just a little part of making them smile is so worth it. Again these boys, their family and the riders I ride along side are my Family!!! Can't wait to see y'all in Daytona.  
Hoka Hey
Tooley #1066

Meet The Rider # 1025 Craig Watters

 I am returning rider Craig Watters #1025 from Chatham, Ontario, Canada. 

 

This will be my second Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, my first being in 2022. It’s a privilege to ride among so many great riders and to be part of this Hoka Hey family. I am blessed to have such a supportive group of friends and family in which I am able participate again this year. 

One thing I can attest to after riding in the HHMC is to Ride Your Own Ride! Everyone has different riding abilities and you do not want to be responsible for pushing someone beyond their limits as do you want to be pushed by someone beyond your limits. This ride will test you Mentally, Physically and Emotionally. You will be a different person after this ride.  

 

Take it all in ….. you will understand the HH Mission when you cross that finish line.
Enrich Empower Unite  
Good Luck Everyone I will see you in Daytona!

Meet The New Rider # 1214 Don Jordan

 DJ Jordan (POPA FIX IT)
I received my first motorized 2 wheel machine for Christmas . It was a black cat mini bike I Was 4 by the age of 6 I crashed it when the throttle hung widen open . Dad said I had to fix it myself or not ride so I did. Then came the name little Mr. fix it . By age 10 I received a sponsorship to ride for Yamaha at age 14 I bought a vespa scooter with money I had saved at age 17 I rode my first of many to come LDR to sturgis on a Harley sportster I borrowed from a friend.
My next bike was a Honda Night Hawk for a short time then my first Harley I have 3 now. Have been married to my beautiful amazing wife for 31 years now we have 2 wonderful boys and I have to wonderful girls from my first marriage. My family likes to play and have fun so that means we have a lot of big boy toys lol.I had a construction accident in Aug 2008 I broke my neck and thought I would never ride again but through hard work and perseverance I am better than ever now I work hard and play hard .

I found  out about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge from a Brother from my local hog chapter when I had rode a 1100 mile ride on Saturday and then went on the chapter ride on Sunday the guys found out I had just rode that far and said you need to meet Jessie he is one of those. He was on the Hoka Hey at that time when he returned we became friends and Brothers I have rode many miles with this guy . Jessie & Carol are family now and I have meet many outstanding folks through them letting me tag along and enjoy the ride and made many great friends From all over the world. I am an IBA rider aTOH rider and now I got my chance at the Hoka Hey so I applied and got in for 2024 . This is a dream and I hope to get to ride many more HH’s it is a reflection of recovery & showing others you can do anything if you set your mind to it. The Hoka Hey is a self challenge I know I can ride long distance but this is to prove to myself I can do it to the extreme next level .

I want to thank Mama Beth & Junie Rose for giving me this opportunity

My charity is vets and first responders

I also ride for the fight of DMD and to help kids live their best life through personal donations and support of Mile Monsters this has a special place in my Heart and I want to make others aware of this horrible Disease

SEE YOU IN DAYTONA 8-1-2024 Go Hoka Hey

Meet The Rider # 555 Jimmy Milas

 I have been a Boilermaker for 47 years and finally retired for local #555. I decided to ride the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in 2016 after meeting Jim Herold and his wife Janet on a ferry to New Foundland. So far I have finished 3 challenges 2016 2018 and 2022. My enthusiasm in 2016 was all about being in the top 20 finishers. I got stuck in a July fourth parade in Maine and had just about given up, with a bald tire and almost out of stamina and all the shops closed for the holiday.  After a few hours sitting on the curb enjoying the parade I realized how close I was to the Canadian border and those shops where open for business. 25 hrs later I crossed the finish line with new brakes, tour pak mount and a new tire. And to my surprise placing # 18. 

 

2018 my second Hoka Hey, I put in place the four pillars of the Hoka Hey 

1. Compassion for other riders and their well being

2. Respect for the public that I was meeting along the way

3. Integrity to knowingly follow all the rules and laws of the country

4. Realizing what an Honor it was to be able to ride the Hoka Hey for a second time stepping up my game honoring the four pillars of this unique challenge. Placed #40

 

 

Missing 2020 because I was to slow to catch a cold (covid)  had to wait for 2022

 

Again riding with KC Aston # 618 who kept me going in 2016 with his support together we finished in the 80's. And it was the most calming and relaxing ride of my life taking pictures and videos along the way. And still made it to the end of the road party as Elite Finishers.

 

 

2024 is here and I'm heading to Key West for the second time and Homer for the third. I've been inspired by the best riders in North America with over 500K miles under their belts and some 600K. These challenges have been the best two week holidays I have ever had. It is my Honor to be able to ride the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge for the fourth time, seeing all the returning riders and meeting the new ones.