Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge 2026
Ride for a Cause. Support the Journey. Change a Life.
There are moments when a man answers a call…
Not to escape life — but to meet it more fully.
In 2025, Navy SEAL Veteran Brian Losey (pictured to the right) introduced Navy SEAL Veteran Ed Maulbeck (pictured below) to the Give to Give Foundation’s, Valkyrie Retreat Program. Ed in-turn introduced Brian to the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.
This August, these two Navy SEAL Veterans will answer the call and take on the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge™ — one of the most demanding motorcycle endurance challenges in the world.
A journey of 11,000+ miles.
No GPS.
No shortcuts.
No room for error.
Only discipline, purpose… and heart.
What is the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge?
Beginning August 2nd, 2026, in Woodstock, Illinois, Challengers will receive the route to the first check point 15 minutes before departure — generally there are three check points that are 2,500 to 3,000 miles apart. To successfully complete the Challenge, Challengers must navigate entirely by the written instructions provided only.
They will ride across:
- Mountain ranges
- Indian Reservations
- National forests and parks
- Deserts, swamps, and some of the most challenging roads in North America
Riders must:
- Follow the exact route (no deviations)
- Correct any/all navigation errors before continuing
- Obey traffic laws and report any moving violation (a moving violation is a disqualification)
- Sleep on or beside their motorcycle only
- Endure 10–20 days of physical, mental, and emotional challenge
This year’s theme is KTENTOWSHKETON MNOPMATSOWEN (Den-do-skit-don Nope-maht-so-when) which roughly translates to: “Try to Live a Good Life.”
GIVE TODAY
And change a life forever.
Meet the Riders:
Brian Losey
Brian is Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Rider #1305.
The 2026 Challenge marks his first time participating, and he is setting out to earn his first finish as an Elite Finisher.
Rear Admiral Brian Losey, USN, Retired
Lieutenant Commander Ed Maulbeck, USN, Retired
Ed Maulbeck
Ed, Rider #1000E, is one of four Navy SEALs affectionately known as “The Riders 1000,” who rode the Challenge in 2020 in honor of Hoka Hey Rider #911 and SEAL veteran Mike Martin.
Ed completed the Challenge in 2020 with a 14-day finish, earned Elite Finisher status in 2022 with a 13-day finish and again in 2024 with a 12-day finish. In 2026, he is aiming to go four for four by successfully completing his fourth Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.
Why Give to Give?
The Give to Give Foundation provides life-changing programs for veterans — helping them move beyond trauma, reconnect to purpose, and build a new future through neuroscience-based tools, community, and transformation.
Many veterans don’t seek traditional help. Give to Give meets them where they are.
And it works.
Your support helps fund:
- Veteran scholarships for transformational retreats
- Ongoing community and integration support
- Tools that create real, lasting change
Support the Ride
Every mile Ed rides represents something greater.
A life changed.
A veteran supported.
A new future created.
We invite you to be part of this journey.
DONATE TODAY
Even a small commitment makes a powerful impact: 👉 $0.01 per mile = $100 for 10,000 miles
Track their journey in real time starting August 1st, 2026 at: HokaHeyChallenge.com
And change a life forever.
Be Part of Something Greater
This is more than a motorcycle ride.
It’s a test of the human spirit.
A mission of service.
A movement of transformation.
Ride with him. Support the mission. Change a life.
Participants gain lifelong skills in emotional regulation, reflection, and self-leadership. And they carry those tools with them—into their cells, their communities, and their futures.
Retreat Training
Hands-on strategies for personal transformation through group learning and immersive experiences with the Give to Give Foundation.
Foundational Online Course
Science-based lectures and guided meditations led by Dr Joe Dispenza to help Veterans begin their healing journey.
Weeklong Advanced Retreat
Over 35 hours of immersive practice with Dr Joe Dispenza—advanced teachings, diverse meditation styles, and a heart-centered community.
Weekly Online Meditation Group
Ongoing virtual support to deepen the work, maintain accountability, and enhance well-being.
