In the 1870s, Sioux Indian legend Crazy Horse and his warriors would cry HOKA HEY as they rode into battle. This cry means “it’s a good day to die.” This cry signified the great dedication and bravery that the Sioux and other Indian tribes exhibited as they road their horses on the open plains.
The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge borrows from that same warrior spirit as motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country battle across 7000 miles of rugged terrain to capture the first place prize:
$500,000 in Alaskan Gold
But this motorcycle run is not about the money. The Hoka Hey Challenge is about facing and overcoming extreme obstacles and the love of motorcycling. The 2010 event kicks off from Key West, FL on June 20th and 2010 event should be the biggest and best Hoka Hey Challenge yet.
Here are some of the features of this challenge:
- The Course: 7000 miles from Key West, FL to the Kenai region of Alaska. The actual route of the challenge will be given to each rider as they arrive at various checkpoints along the way. These check points are great places to stop to reload supplies, rest, and do quick motorcycle maintenance.
- The Bikes: The only bikes allowed in this challenge are air cooled v-twin Harley Davidson motorcycles. There will be a few air cooled non-Harley motorcycles allowed in the challenge but that will be on a case by case basis.
- Entry: Each rider is required to pay $1000 entry fee however, sponsorships are accepted for riders who have financial backing. Each biker must agree to the terms and conditions of the event, sign a release and waiver, and present their bikes for pre-event inspection. If a biker is not selected for they event, their $1000 entry fee will be refunded in full. Bikers wishing to be part of TV telecasts for this motorcycle event will need to submit a bio and other personal information.
- Charitable Contributions: Some of the funds from this event will benefit a variety of charities.
For bikers who want to be part of this event but cannot dedicate the time and energy to complete the journey, all are welcome in Key West on June 20th. The 2010 event will be huge and all bikers are welcome to join the Hoka Hey spirit.
