The 2011 Challenge was perhaps the most adventurous and debilitating of the Hoka Hey Events. This 14,000-mile trek, started in Mesa, AZ on the morning of August 5th, and took Challengers through the lower 48 and two Canadian Provinces, ending in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Each Challenge comes with a set of obstacles that are systemic with all Hoka Hey Events, these are inserted by design. But sometimes, an obstacle that is unique and unexpected interjects itself along the route. These unexpected additions may be nothing more than a minor nuisance for a few riders while others are of the extreme nature which requires us to dig deep and persevere.

The 2011 Challenge was already a maximum effort and was designed to push every physical, mental and spiritual resource to the limit. The appearance of Hurricane Irene added a layer that put the organizer’s definition of “challenge” to shame. Regardless of the difficulties and obstacles (both expected and unexpected) 74 out of the 178 intrepid riders crossed the finish line — the first rider crossed on the 19th of August and the last rider crossed on the 17th of September.

The 2011 Challenge put everyone to the test. All who participated in this year’s Event will remember it as a pivotal point in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge™ history. Many who participated also see it as a focal point in their personal discovery.

See the listed names identify riders in order of arrival at the finish line in Nova Scotia.