Hoka Hey Day 4

A lightning bug hit my helmet visor last night. I couldn't figure out where the light was coming from until part of it blew off. I'm tired 🤣.
I rode NM-380 today, one of the many roads Lumpy and IRead more
Jun 29, 2022, 11:41pm · 🌙 79 °F Altitude: 4,019 ft
New MexicoDoña Ana CountyHatchColorado Drain32°39’51” N 107°8’56” W
A lightning bug hit my helmet visor last night. I couldn't figure out where the light was coming from until part of it blew off. I'm tired 🤣.
I rode NM-380 today, one of the many roads Lumpy and I rode together last year. 🫶
Guys do not read street signs. Every guy I have followed has missed turns. 4 days it has taken me to figure out not to trust anyone's directions but my own. I haven't followed any gals because other than a few minutes with my friend Tammy on Day 2, I haven't seen any. But Tammy got herself lost, too. 🤣
Real camera pics later.Read more
Jun 28, 2022, 11:43pm · 🌙 70 °F Altitude: 1,434 ft
KansasCity of HillsboroRollin Homes Mobile Home Court38°21’43” N 97°12’40” W
Made it through the first of 4 legs.
Found a place to sleep with 2 other riders. Wait, that doesn't sound good 🤣. You know what I mean.
Pics from camera later.
Jun 28, 2022, 12:25am · 🌙 66 °F Altitude: 1,539 ft
Forgot my odometer again. Will upload in the morning.
Woke at 03:30. Riding by 4. Lots of gas stops, but no long breaks. Just finished setting up bed. Sleeping in Russell, Minnesota.
Jun 27, 2022, 12:17am · 🌙 57 °F Altitude: 899 ft
8 riders out so far, 4 with COVID, 1 hit a deer this morning, and 3 got speeding tickets (automatic disqualification).
Pic of my odometer and sleeping arrangements in the morning because I just laid down. We left at 07:00.Read more
Jun 26, 2022, 5:29am · ☀️ 46 °F Altitude: 3,451 ft
South DakotaUnorganized Territory of Central PenningtonSchaeferville44°6’51” N 103°16’7” W
24568.7 trip meter
105632 odometer
HOKA HEY!!!!!
Jun 25, 2022, 8:15pm · ☀️ 61 °F Altitude: 3,297 ft
South DakotaPennington CountyLakota Homes44°6’18” N 103°12’25” W
Today I did laundry, repacked, and loaded the bike.
We had a rider briefing where Beth, Jim Red Cloud's widow, told us the significance of the dance sticks.
Horse dance sticks:
- black: west; place to go after death; "respect"
- red: north, where pipestone comes from "honor"
- east: yellow; for knowledge that comes with day/sun; "integrity"
- white: south; healing; "compassion"
- green: strength from mother earth; "perseverance"; given to last finisher
- blue: for the Creator; "sacrifice"; given to family if someone dies on the ride
I ran into my Air Force buddy Brent at the briefing, and I intend to ride out with him and his friend, if the organizers don't put us in some sort of order.
We have to be at the Harley dealership at 05:00, so I'm already in bed about to go to sleep. I'll post my beginning mileage tomorrow, but after that I don't know how often I'll post. You can still follow my location, though. Just click the map above.
Here are some other links you may enjoy:
Read About the Challenge: https://www.hokaheychallenge.com/index.htm
Track My Bike: https://app.usfleettracking.com/view/RHwqyL6OdS…
Track My Phone: https://new.spotwalla.com/lp/61a8-49797-d33f/view
See My Route: https://findpenguins.com/lifeontheroad
Track all of the bikes: https://app.usfleettracking.com/view/Y5QYevWcq_…
Tomorrow it begins. HOKA HEY!!!
So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️
Day 106 mileage: 17.5 (total 24563.7)
HD Dealerships: 0 (total 209)
National Parks: 0 (total 41 in 21 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 6 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Read more
Jun 24, 2022, 10:00pm · 🌧 63 °F Altitude: 3,310 ft
South DakotaPennington CountyLakota Homes44°6’20” N 103°12’17” W
Today I had maintenance at Black Hills Harley. They put on a new front tire, did a 5,000-mile service, and gave the bike a good look to make sure everything was good to go. I feel confident that Willie can get me through this ride.
I also did some shopping for a few things for the road and am in the process of reorganizing my pack to make essentials the easiest to access. It will look like I'm carrying more than before because everything is not condensed, but the weight is pretty much the same.
This evening we had a Meet & Greet at the hotel, and I've been meeting as many folks as I can. The stories are fascinating. I hope I have some great ones to tell after I make it back to South Dakota for the finish party on 9 July. And I will make it back.
So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️
Day 105 mileage: 19.1 (total 24546.2)
HD Dealerships: 1 (total 209)
National Parks: 0 (total 41 in 21 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 6 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Read more
Jun 23, 2022, 5:22pm · ☀️ 86 °F Altitude: 3,317 ft
South DakotaPennington CountyLakota Homes44°6’21” N 103°12’16” W
I left SLC this morning at 05:30 following Chris Harrison, the western region HOG Regional Manager, into Wyoming. He was headed to Cody, so we split off at 11:45 in Thermopolis, WY, after about 330 miles down.
I did the remaining 385 miles alone, which was nice after leading a group for the past week. I didn't take time to stop at the overlooks for some pictures along Wind River or Powder River Pass, so I'll have to come back another time.
754 miles and 11.5 hours after leaving SLC, I arrived in Rapid City still feeling pretty good. I hope that lasts over the next two weeks 🤞.
So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️
Day 104 mileage: 754.5 (total 24527.1)
HD Dealerships: 2 (total 208)
National Parks: 0 (total 41 in 21 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 6 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Read more
Jun 22, 2022, 7:34pm · ⛅ 79 °F Altitude: 4,577 ft
Green River, WY, to Lindon, UT. THE END
South down the west side of Flaming Gorge to Red Canyon, then a quick stop at the dam before lunch in Dutch John, WY.
Continuing south to Vernal, UT, then west on US191 and US40 to Heber City. Through the gorge on US189 into Lindon and the Timpanogos HD, where we wrapped up the rally with a terrific dinner and fellowship.
Somewhere along the way, I managed to swerve the bike through and duck my head below the debris caused by a tire blowing out on the vehicle in front of me. But despite that, it was another fantastic day with great folks and amazing scenery.
So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️
Day 103 mileage: 303.4 (total 23772.6)
HD Dealerships: 2 (total 206)
National Parks: 0 (total 41 in 21 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 6 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Read more
Jun 21, 2022, 7:35pm · ☀️ 72 °F Altitude: 6,168 ft
Idaho Falls, ID, to Green River, WY, via Jackson, WY.
Very cold start, but clear as a bell, finally! Great ride over the Teton Pass, good lunch in Jackson, and austere afternoon down US191 to Rock Springs. Lots and lots of pronghorn antelope by the road, but none IN the road, luckily. We finished with a good meal at the dealership. I'm already in bed looking forward to tomorrow, even though it will be the last day of the rally.
So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️
Day 102 mileage: 303.8 (total 23469.2)
HD Dealerships: 2 (total 204)
National Parks: 0 (total 41 in 21 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 6 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Read more
Guys know Everything,....😝😝. we read the road sign, but by the time we realize that was the street we needed, we're already past it.🤨🤪🤨, I have pre-programed u-turns in my Nav system..... it's called, dumbass you're going the wrong way😝😝🤠
That's because you're an Air Force gal! However I believe all women have a naturally built in GPS!