Ride. Heal. Protect.

Randy and Brian are riding 10,000 miles to raise $10,000 to protect Native Cultural Sovereignty. Join their mission to drive real change with the Association on American Indian Affairs!

Meet the Riders

Randy Merrill

Randy Merrill is a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served for 15 years, including combat tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Randy now lives in Inman, South Carolina, with his wife and their six children. Deeply committed to supporting fellow veterans, he is an active member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, where he continues to serve his community with the same dedication he brought to his military career.

Brian Cassidy

Brian Cassidy is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served with honor for 23 years before retiring in 2017. During his distinguished military career, he completed combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in service. Originally from Concord, New Hampshire, Brian now resides in Inman, South Carolina, with his wife of 26 years. He remains dedicated to supporting fellow veterans as a proud member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

Follow the Journey on Socials

Two Warriors. One Road. 10,000 Miles to Heal.

By: Randy Merrill and Brian Cassidy

We are two Army veterans—brothers in arms, bonded by combat, scars, and the quiet battles that never seem to end. War left its marks—some visible, many buried deep. PTSD and pain followed us home. But we refuse to be defined by the damage.

The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge isn’t just a ride. It’s our vision quest—a test of endurance, spirit, and soul. As our wheels spin across the miles, the road becomes our therapy. The rhythm of the engine drowns out the chaos in our heads. Every sunrise we chase is a reminder we’re still alive. Every challenge we conquer is proof we are still warriors.

This ride is our escape from the noise of the world and a journey back to ourselves. On this road, we find clarity, purpose, and peace. We ride not to run away, but to move forward. Because healing isn’t a destination—it’s the journey.

Hoka Hey. Let’s ride.

A Ride to Honor Native Lands, ​Strengthen Spirit, and Inspire Change

The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a 10,000-mile endurance ride across Native Nations and the remote landscapes of Turtle Island.

This powerful journey honors the strength, resilience, and living cultures of Native Peoples. Riders navigate two-lane roads through sovereign Native lands, facing physical and mental challenges that demand integrity, humility, and determination.

More than an adventure, the Challenge builds awareness of Native Nations' histories and ongoing struggles — and invites you to support real change. Join us in fueling this journey of healing, strength, and justice.

The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a vehicle that riders can use to raise both funds and awareness for charities around the globe. In 2024, participants raised nearly $1.2 Million and it is the goal of the organization to surpass this amount in 2026!! We intend to be a part of that achievement.