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Hoka Hey
Anyone thinking about riding the Hoka Hey this year? 10000 miles; starts August 5th from Mesa, AZ and ends in Nova Scotia. The route takes you through every one of the lower 48.
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More power to those that can afford to do it, or get the sponsorships to help pay for it. Hope they have fun doing it. I can't see busting ***** for weeks with little to no sleep each day (do the math, it's a lot of hours on the bike each day to get to the finish in the allotted amount of time). For the thousands of dollars it would cost, I want to stop and see some things in the country.
If you really want to do it, then research, research, research it. There's entire blogs about last year's ride, the many problems with it, the complaints, etc. On the other hand, you'll find others that didn't find the issues that others reported. Take things with a grain of salt that you read.
If it's on your bucket list, then do it. If you need a key chain or medallion to show that you completed this, then do it. If you believe that going through ancient burial areas will allow you to carry the spirits of the ancient fallen, then do it. Good luck on your decision.
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For me, from central Iowa, it would be 1400 miles to Mesa, the 10,000 Hoka Hey miles and then about 2000 miles home from Nova Scotia. That totals about 13400 miles. 500 per day is 27 days. 600 per day is 22.5 days. The wife and I, two up, did a 9700 mile trip last year in 26 days.
I would not enter with the intention of trying to win. I would go solo (no wife) from Mesa to Iowa, then load up the wife and take her the rest of the way. Maybe do some campimg the first half, but then motel it when the wife is along. Motels and wives are against the rules, but I'm not planning on winning.
I would like to do the whole hoka hey ride, but not with the wife the whole time. It would be great to have another biker to ride with the first half. Big mile days are easier when you just stop and sleep along side the bike. I don't think the route is available unless an entry fee is paid, so picking up the route where it comes through Iowa would probably still require at least one entry fee.
I've asked all my friends that ride. For most, that much time off and the cost are the main stumbling blocks. Some just have no interest in riding that many miles. I should just forget about it, but what a trip it would be....
I would not enter with the intention of trying to win. I would go solo (no wife) from Mesa to Iowa, then load up the wife and take her the rest of the way. Maybe do some campimg the first half, but then motel it when the wife is along. Motels and wives are against the rules, but I'm not planning on winning.
I would like to do the whole hoka hey ride, but not with the wife the whole time. It would be great to have another biker to ride with the first half. Big mile days are easier when you just stop and sleep along side the bike. I don't think the route is available unless an entry fee is paid, so picking up the route where it comes through Iowa would probably still require at least one entry fee.
I've asked all my friends that ride. For most, that much time off and the cost are the main stumbling blocks. Some just have no interest in riding that many miles. I should just forget about it, but what a trip it would be....
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Sounds likes we think a like. Don't forget it...just save the entry fee (since you aren't planning on trying for the win), grab an atlas and some maps, and just head out. Really, you don't have to do a LOT of planning...look at the atlas, and figure out your own route to hit whatever/all of the states you want.
The trip is still there to do...
The trip is still there to do...
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I read a bunch of posts from riders who were in last years Hoka Hey and it sounded like a pretty amazing experience. This years should be pretty incredible.
Did anyone read the column in this (or maybe last) months American Iron? I thought it was going to be a real positive story, but was pretty much the opposite, saying more or less that it was poorly run and organized.
Did anyone read the column in this (or maybe last) months American Iron? I thought it was going to be a real positive story, but was pretty much the opposite, saying more or less that it was poorly run and organized.
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I rode it last year and am riding it again this year.
I've done and seen a lot of **** in my life and rank the Hoka Hey as the greatest Motorcycling experience I've ever had.
I can't see myself not doing it as long as I am physically and mentally able, and they continue to have it.
As soon as this years is over, I will be saving up for next year.
I highly recommend it.
I've done and seen a lot of **** in my life and rank the Hoka Hey as the greatest Motorcycling experience I've ever had.
I can't see myself not doing it as long as I am physically and mentally able, and they continue to have it.
As soon as this years is over, I will be saving up for next year.
I highly recommend it.
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