Daniel Neathery
Street Soldierz MC
Charity Bike Wash
by SSMC Digger
We are Street Soldierz MC Sulphur
Creole Chapter. This was our first
time doing this bike wash and link
sale. We wanted to do something
in the community to give back,
so we decided to try it out. To
our surprise we had an awesome
turnout. We have chosen to do
this again and each time pick a
different group to donate to. For
this first event we are donating to
Serve Outdoors Bayou State. The
money earned was presented at the
Roll to the Grove event in Sulphur
on May 14th. From Street Soldierz
Prez Digger and all of us at the
Creole Chapter, we would like to
say thanks for the support.
2016
Hoka Hey
Challenge
Story and Photo by Mama S.
As I was dropping off May’s issue at Renegade
HD in Alexandria, I learned of something amazing
being sponsored by them.
There’s an annual ride called the Hoka Hey
Motorcycle Challenge; Riders who sign up will run an
intense 10,000 miles, leaving on June 21, 2016 from
Pala Indian Resort and Casino on the Pala Indian
Reservation which is on the west coast of Southern
California. They will end their journey at Wolf ’s Run
in the heart of the Seneca Indian Nation in Irving,
New York. Riders are only allowed what will fit in
their saddle bags, use cell phones in emergencies only,
and must sleep outside next to their bike wherever
they stop, throughout the entirety of the journey.
That’s where Daniel Neathery (Rider #856),
and his 2016 Road Glide come in. He learned of the
challenge back in 2012, when Renegade was an official
HHMC Checkpoint. With a little push from his friend
and now-HHMC riding partner, Gary Cooper, and
sponsorship from his long time employer, Renegade
HD, Daniel decided this was his year.
Every participant must pick a charity to ride
for. Daniel has chosen St. Jude Children’s Research
Hos pital and his goal is to raise $10,000 for them. The
only money used out of any donations will be to help
offset fuel costs for both him and the bike.
This is the first year the CheckIn points have
ever been announced beforehand. At every stop, participants will be given a paper map with directions to
the next CheckIn point, using only the map and their
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wits to arrive at the next location. Every bike will be
outfitted with GPS so those of us at home can follow
along. They will all pull out together, but soon everyone will find their own pace and get comfortable.
“Why did I decide to do this? A couple reasons; One is purely selfish”, Daniel laughed, “I love
to ride. It’s a truly unique experience I don’t want to
miss out on. Second, it’s for the cause. St. Jude does so
much and I want to give back to them, do my part.”
When asked if he’s ever done anything like
this, a ride this long, the answer was unexpected.
“Cooper and I made a trip to Canada and back in 5
days. There’s just nothing there, so we came home.”
Daniel is also raffling off a Kimber MicroCarry 911 (.380) with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s as
well. Tickets can be purchased at the service counter
at Renegade.
Louisiana Biker will be getting on-the-road
updates from Daniel that we will share with you as
they happen, as well as a follow up interview with him
when they return.
Check our website often for the latest updates on
Daniel… louisianabiker.com and our Facebook page.
If you would like more information or to donate, contact Brandy Wills, Renegade HD’s Marketing
Director, at 318-488-1509 or [email protected]
Serves Outdoors is a 501 C3 nonprofit
organization that assists disabled individuals,
veterans, disabled veterans, youth, special needs
folks and the elderly to experience the outdoors on
hunting and fishing adventures.
http://www.hokaheychallenge.com/
to donate:
https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=7f7115
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