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For one Katy grandfather, an 11,000-mile motorcycle ride is about more than the road
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The ride, known as the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, spanned approximately 11,000 miles. A Katy grandfather recently completed a challenging motorcycle ride across North America.
A Katy grandfather recently completed a challenging motorcycle ride across North America. The ride, known as the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, spanned approximately 11,000 miles. The grandfather, Scott "Sugar Bear" Brown, was motivated by personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease, which affected his father and aunt.
Further details about Brown's journey and the challenge are available from the source, including the specifics of the ride and its requirements, such as navigating without GPS or support crews.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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