I’m Erik Azar, a lifelong motorcycle rider who has recently taken up long-distance endurance riding, turning a childhood passion into a pursuit of extreme endurance challenges. After a transformative solo trip to the Arctic Ocean, I am now preparing for the ultimate test: the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge™.

This grueling 10,000-mile endurance ride across North America demands traditional navigation...no GPS allowed, and requires riders to sleep outside next to their motorcycles...inside sleeping or hotels permitted. The Challenge calls for respect toward the land, communities, and Native Nations along the route. The challenge embodies values like honor, integrity, compassion, perseverance, and sacrifice...principles that resonate deeply with how I live and ride.

This year I am proud to support fundraising for Mile Monsters and raise both awareness and money to fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy(DMD). DMD is a very aggressive form of MD which typically affects young boys.

Your contribution will empower me to prepare for and participate in this extraordinary adventure while helping the Mile Monsters continue its crucial work helping the boys. Together, we can turn each mile into a step toward hope and healing for these brave children and their families.

Please consider supporting my fundraising effort -- let’s ride with purpose, push limits, and make a lasting difference. You can donate at https://givebutter.com/HH2026/erikazar

To learn more about the Mile Monsters visit: https://www.milemonstersinc.com

To follow along for ride updates visit my website at https://lifeunpaused.org

To learn more about the Hoka Hey visit https://www.hokaheychallenge.com/Pages/2026_challenge.htm