gonzalesna 1 #1 December 7, 2011 I decided I'm gonna participate in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge next summer. The ride is a race that covers 6,000 miles from Las Vegas, NV to New York. http://www.hokaheychallenge.com/ It's not as long as last year's race, which went 10,000 miles and through 48 states and 2 Canadian provinces. However, the winner's pot will probably be bigger this year since more people are likely to participate with a shorter distance. There's a lot of rules, such as no speeding, no illegal drugs to help you stay awake, no support teams, camping only- no hotels, etc. You use a tracking device so they can keep tabs on where everyone is and use it to determine if you're speeding or not. Winners of the race will have to take a polygraph (lie detector test) and a drug analysis to receive winnings. Entry fee is $1,000, and you have to cover the cost of your food/clothing/fuel, etc. It's a lot of money and a lot of miles, but I figure I'll get 'er done in a little over 4 days.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #2 December 7, 2011 Wanna borrow a bagger??? Cruise control........ and TUNES!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #3 December 7, 2011 I've got a water-proofing bag and an i-pod... what the hell do I want a bagger for? I'm not gonna be stoppin' for hardly anything anyways. Geez. Spoiled geezer-glide riders... Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #4 December 7, 2011 "I'm not gonna be stoppin' for hardly anything anyways." and riding a Sporty are mutually exclusive!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #5 December 7, 2011 I call 'er ol' faithful for a reason. I ride the piss out of 'er and she keeps on chuggin'. I'm gonna be puttin' on a 6.2 gas tank for the ride, which is the maximum size allowed for the race. All I'll need to stop for is fuel every 300 miles, and short naps. I'll be surviving on as little food and drink as possible to prevent more frequent stops than that. The winner will be determined by the fewest stops and the longest someone can go without sleep before needing to rest, since you can't speed to make better time. Edit to add: I already run longer legs than most people do... most like to stop about every 100 miles. I like to push to 170-200 miles... in other words, I stop when I need fuel. Don't hate the sporty... respect the sporty.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #6 December 7, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apm0QVGeQ7gSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 December 7, 2011 Quote "I'm not gonna be stoppin' for hardly anything anyways." and riding a Sporty are mutually exclusive!!!! He might be wearing a "camel Back" full of fuelYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #8 December 7, 2011 Enjoy the ride... I did an Iron Butt in FL several months ago of 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours. My time was 12 1/2 hours and i guess that did speed a little! That included 9 stops for gas, rest and food. Your ride will be quite a bit more so I hope you are prepared.. Take a scheduled break at each stop and combine them. Don't wait to "crash" or you will actually sleep more than if you did a little nap from time to time. Read up on the Iron Butt web site for lots of good tips. These guys really know how to do it. Good luck and be safe....Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #9 December 7, 2011 The worst part for me will be the lack of cigarette smoking unless I either put an electronic cigarette lighter on my bike or I stock up on nicotine patches. I can see it now... I'm goin' down the road and everyone will think I've been in a wreck because they'll think I have band-aids all over me when it's really me goin' a little overkill on the patches.Maybe I should look into gettin' a pee bag too.Twardo, what's that like? Do you know you're peein' or does it surprise you? Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 December 7, 2011 Quote The worst part for me will be the lack of cigarette smoking unless I either put an electronic cigarette lighter on my bike or I stock up on nicotine patches. I can see it now... I'm goin' down the road and everyone will think I've been in a wreck because they'll think I have band-aids all over me when it's really me goin' a little overkill on the patches.Maybe I should look into gettin' a pee bag too.Twardo, what's that like? Do you know you're peein' or does it surprise you? dude check out some old Easyrider or similar biker mags they used to advertise a cigarette thingy to allow you to smoke wjilst on the move.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #11 December 7, 2011 Those are for WEED!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #12 December 7, 2011 Quote Twardo, what's that like? Do you know you're peein' or does it surprise you? Good luck. Throw on a gel seat-cover and a back brace. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #13 December 7, 2011 Quote Quote Twardo, what's that like? Do you know you're peein' or does it surprise you? Good luck. Throw on a gel seat-cover and a back brace. Don LMAO... you haven't seen my bike, have you? My seat is a metal pan with a piece of leather stretched over it... My backrest is my waterproofing bag packed full of crap. Sounds pretty rough, but I can guarantee you that it's really not that bad.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #14 December 7, 2011 He did not succeed at talking you into that did he??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #15 December 7, 2011 Quote He did not succeed at talking you into that did he??? Nope.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #16 December 7, 2011 I'd really like to do it on the '49 I'm considerin' buyin' but I probably wouldn't be in the running for the winner.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #17 December 14, 2011 Got an e-mail back from them. I had asked a lot of questions regarding their terms and conditions. They said that the terms and conditions page is from the 2011 race. They said the 2012 terms and conditions should be out by January.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
