Tuesday, July 6, 2010
FZW's Personal Closing Statement...
Thank you, Brody McNeill, for doing your best during the 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. - Lake Weir Living
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Go Boys!..Com'on Home to Homer!!
"Now in rock springs on my way to pine ridge south Dakota... I'll sleep when I'm dead" says Brody (6/26 6pm)
Riders ride like the wind, and keep themselves and "it" all together!
Friday, June 25, 2010
A Letter from Beth (Competitive Touring Reality Check)
Beth Durham, HH Director of Operations
June 24, 2010
Thanks Adriana,
I assume from the tenor of your email & voice mail that Brody's review isn't what I would hope and I can respect and understand that view point.
Brody is in the group of Challengers that have been affected by the individuals who have stolen, destroyed or moved street signs in order to impede the progress of our riders. When we validated the route, all of the signs were present, the roads do exist and our rider progressed through the route as expected. However, a number of riders who would otherwise have a shot at the prize, have been stuck searching hours on end for a sign that no longer exists.
As for how the Challenge itself is progressing, we are getting mixed reviews. Several people forgot (or never fully understood) that "we won't be giving that half million dollars away - they are going to have to earn it!" This was never meant to be a joy ride. It was never supposed to be easy. It was intended to be a Challenge of navigation, wit and perseverence. And now, through the outbursts, anger and the tears people have expressed their disappointment at realizing it is everything we said it would be... A "challenge" in every sense of the word.
On the other hand, we have had people thanking us for putting this together. One man told me that he has crisscrossed Alabama a hundred times but he has never been in a place like he had been that day. Early on, I had said that there were two schools of thought as it regards the Challenge - those that are in it for the prize money and those that are in it for the ride. The ones racing for the gold are absolutely MISERABLE while the ones that are taking the time to really search for the roads and who are willing to back track 100 miles in order to pick the route up again, are the ones who seem to be enjoying themselves the most. They are glad they decided to join the Challenge and have been the majority of the people I've talked to.
These men & women understand something that they never even considered before. These are the ones who get it.
Thanks for listening, Beth
Beth Durham
Director of Operations
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Brody is in the group of Challengers that have been affected by the individuals who have stolen, destroyed or moved street signs in order to impede the progress of our riders. When we validated the route, all of the signs were present, the roads do exist and our rider progressed through the route as expected. However, a number of riders who would otherwise have a shot at the prize, have been stuck searching hours on end for a sign that no longer exists.
As for how the Challenge itself is progressing, we are getting mixed reviews. Several people forgot (or never fully understood) that "we won't be giving that half million dollars away - they are going to have to earn it!" This was never meant to be a joy ride. It was never supposed to be easy. It was intended to be a Challenge of navigation, wit and perseverence. And now, through the outbursts, anger and the tears people have expressed their disappointment at realizing it is everything we said it would be... A "challenge" in every sense of the word.
On the other hand, we have had people thanking us for putting this together. One man told me that he has crisscrossed Alabama a hundred times but he has never been in a place like he had been that day. Early on, I had said that there were two schools of thought as it regards the Challenge - those that are in it for the prize money and those that are in it for the ride. The ones racing for the gold are absolutely MISERABLE while the ones that are taking the time to really search for the roads and who are willing to back track 100 miles in order to pick the route up again, are the ones who seem to be enjoying themselves the most. They are glad they decided to join the Challenge and have been the majority of the people I've talked to.
These men & women understand something that they never even considered before. These are the ones who get it.
Thanks for listening, Beth
Beth Durham
Director of Operations
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
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Dear Beth,
Thank you so much for sharing...
We had imagined that in these economic times, that the best and unfortunately the worst of people came out...
Neil and I both agree that winning $500k would be no easy task. When I asked Brody two days ago how he was doing. He responded, "I'm not doing this for the money,..doing this for the experience and for what I was asked to do...doing right by the people of Pine Ridge." Chief Red Cloud left a deep impression on him in Key West.
We believe your letter is informative, and will help rest the confusion and frustration for competitors and their families.
Thank you again!
God bless & the Great Spirit Guidance.
-Adriana
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June 25, 2010
Adriana,
This might help too.
Thanks, Beth
In case you missed the Send Off, here's the link:
Sponsored by Lake Weir Living. The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Rider, Friction Zone Warrior (Brody McNeill), is sponsored by Lake Weir Living/Live Where You Ride. For more information, call 352-304-0027 or visitwww.LakeWeirLiving.com
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Somewhere btw Nowhere and Anywhere...
Brody updates us in pieces...
Because that's all he's got,..bits and pieces of time during the Hoka Hey Challenge.
(And what a challenge!..
Here's some texts between us, followed by his brief video update.
Guiding Spirit be with you, Brody.)
Jun 20, 2010 9:49 PM
"Dude!..txt us as soon as you can. Wanna know ur ok!"
Jun 21, 2010 12:51 AM
"all is well, got lost as a muther f@#cker but in the race..."
Jun 21, 2010 12:53 AM
"God bless! We're all thnking about U!"
Jun 21, 2010 10:54 PM
"Brody!..FB postings indicate that some riders are hurt and upset about the directions. R U ok?..How's the FZW doin'??"
Jun 22, 2010 4:54 PM
"Holy shit! You really gotta be able to think on your feet!!! And put the pieces together using everything you got. I'm still in it and charging through..."
Jun 22, 2010 4:55 PM
"It's much harder than I could ever imagine..."
Jun 22, 2010 5:20 PM
"Brody, I'm so sorry. Hang in there!..if anyone can do this, you can! You've always proven to be someone with great ability and strength! We believe in you! We're all thnking of you!!"
Jun 22, 2010 5:22 PM
"Neil says, 'Go for it! You got this!!'"
Jun 22, 2010 7:11 PM
"My goal is more about completing than winning, and doing it right!!! But I'm still gonna ride hard."
Jun 22, 2010 7:12 PM
"You'll make it! We know it! We blieve!!!"
(Keep the Hoka Hey Riders in your thoughts and prayers!..This ain't an easy task.
It's a Warrior's Mission!)
Brody calls this "77 and 44...One Step at a Time"
Sponsored by Lake Weir Living. The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Rider, Friction Zone Warrior (Brody McNeill), is sponsored by Lake Weir Living/Live Where You Ride. For more information, call 352-304-0027 or visitwww.LakeWeirLiving.com
Monday, June 21, 2010
More than Gold,..it's a Ride to Restore Life...
My stay here at the end of the road in Key West was short and sweet. Riding down this highway is a trip to say the least. You just can't imagine how a road can just go on and on out to sea. In Key West you've tipped into the Ocean; it's where the Gulf and the Atlantic meet...Amazing!
I really enjoyed diving on the Vandenberg. She’s a 500-feet long and sits at 140-feet of warm water. The visibility was crystal clear today and there was barely any current. The crew at Subtropic Dive Center did a great job helping us to explore this new artificial reef. An incredible day.
As you should know by now, I came down here to participate in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. Tonight was the pre-race meeting with Chief Jim Red Cloud. He called upon us for this challenge and told us why. The Lakota people of Pine Ridge, SD, are a people in struggle. Chief Jim is pulling us in from all over the Country to ride with him to sacred places during the race to collect the souls of the dead, and bring them to the Lakotas to help fix the Broken Wheel of Life. The souls are those of warriors from battles lost long ago to the children and women killed during those battles. Bringing the un-rested souls home to their people, will restore hope to their nation and ensure their future here on earth. That's how I understand it, and I paraphrase in the utmost respect. Let that sink in for a while... It's changed my perspective,..as I'm sure it has yours...
So!..Whoa!!! Tomorrow at sunrise we ride..
I won't be posting much, if at all, for this part of the journey – as I'm sure you all understand.
Thank you all for supporting me during this and being there with me along the ride. I hold you all in my heart as I ride my way home. And thank you again Lake Weir Living for helping make this happen.
Today is a Good Day to______ !
Sponsored by Lake Weir Living. The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Rider, Friction Zone Warrior (Brody McNeill), is sponsored by Lake Weir Living/Live Where You Ride. For more information, call 352-304-0027 or visit www.lakeweirliving.com.
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