Hodaka Days News

Complete schedule of all activities available for viewing or download:

https://hodakaclub.org/resources/Documents/Program%202025.pdf

Once again, we have procured a limited number of rooms at the Red Lion Hotel in Pendleton for Hodaka Days attendees. By using our sponsor hotel, you’re adding to our collective bargaining power and allow us to negotiate these low rates.

We have fantastic rates this year- $99 for a single king or for a double queen + $10 for each additional person, excluding taxes. Reservations must be made by June 12th.

The hotel is located at 304 SE Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801 and their phone number is (541) 276-6111.

There is a restaurant on site, but it has been closed since the pandemic and may not be open by June. They do have a pool.

There are a limited number of rooms and the last weekend in June is a busy one in the area with the Jackalope Jamboree country music festival taking place on the same weekend. You will have a hard time finding a better rate.

Book before June 12th and be sure to ask for the "Special Hodaka Days Rate”. These rates are not available through the Red Lion national booking desk, and must be made directly through the front desk in Pendleton.

Insurance rates for all kinds of coverage are up.  Hodaka Days unfortunately is no exception.

Along with a hefty increase in our insurance rates this year, we have new requirements stipulated as part of the policy.

All attendees and participants will be required to sign an AMA liability release form.  Not just riders, but spectators, vendors, and campers too.  This is different from previous years when only those involved in riding events were required to sign a release.

There are separate and unique liability releases for each sanctioned event.  The events are listed below:

• 1.    Rally (Sanction #83663): Includes camping BBQ, banquet, swap meet, parade, poker run, trail ride, misc. social activities (e.g., Ice cream social) – All participants, volunteers, and spectators
• 2.    Trials School (Sanction #84319): All participants, volunteers, and spectators
• 3.    Observed Trial (Sanction #83666): All participants, volunteers, and spectators
• 4.    MX (Sanction #83669): All participants, volunteers, and spectators
•  

This will just be an inconvenience for adults.  They can just sign the release at the event.  But it could be a “showstopper” for minors if they aren’t accompanied by both parents or don’t have the proper paperwork prepared in advance. (See section below.).

 

LIABILITY RELEASES (WAIVERS) FOR MINORS

If both parents will be in attendance, then they can just sign the minor release at the event.  If not, then the minor must have proof of a current annual release on file with the AMA or they must bring a liability release form for each event that they will be attending or participating in that has been signed by both parents and NOTARIZED.

Releases for minors MUST be signed by both parents (if applicable). Remember there is a different release for each of the sanctioned events listed above.  If you’re planning to attend all the events at Hodaka Days – Rally, trials school, observed trial, and MX – you will need four signed releases.

If no legal guardian will be attending the event (attending with only a friend or relative), we’ll also need a NOTARIZED Guardianship Affidavit appointing an attending adult as a guardian for the time of the event.  Only one guardianship affidavit is required.

Minors must have the proper liability release paperwork, including the Guardianship Affidavit to attend or participate in any of the sanctioned events.  We cannot make exceptions.

The forms needed can be downloaded at www.hodakaclub.org.  They are on the main page under “Hodaka Days 2025 Forms”.  Be sure to download the correct release.  Each release is unique to a specific event.

If you have questions, please send an email to info@hodakadays.org and include your phone number.

 

Although we have a dedicated group that toil year-round to plan and put together Hodaka Days, there is just too much going on for them to do it all.

We need help! Can you spare some time at Hodaka Days to make sure we’re successful?

The list of tasks we need volunteer help with can be found at:

https://hodakaclub.org/resources/Documents/2025-Volunteers-Needed.pdf.

If you can help us, please send an email to volunteer@hodakadays.org.

It’s fun. You can make some new Hodaka friends. And it can get you one punch closer to being a Hodaka “Iron Man”. What’s an “Iron Man”, you ask?

Participate in five events June 26 - 29 and earn yourself the distinction of being a Hodaka Club “Iron Man”. Eligible events include:

• Poker Run
• Trail Ride 
• Trials School
• Trials
• Parade
• Bike Show
• MX

Or you can earn a credit for volunteering to help with an event.

Ask for your Iron Man card and get it punched at any event. Then have the crew punch your card as you participate in additional events. After your fifth event, turn in your card for your Iron Man patch or, if you’ve already proved your "metal" in prior years, you can get a “2025” rocker patch to go with your previous award.

Beginning today, registration for the Bad Rock Reunion Trail Ride is open to the public. Signup at: https://hodakaclub.org/event-6138264

Spread the word to all your motorcycling friends!

And if you're a Hodaka club member and you haven't already signed up, do it now before the ride fills up.

Registration for the Bad Rock Reunion Trail Ride opens to the general public this Sunday, May 4th.  It's a fun ride through some the beautiful Blue Mountain country of eastern Oregon.

Take advantage of your club membership and grab a spot before they're gone.

Or if you're already signed up, tell your friends.

Signup at Hodaka Club - Bad Rock Reunion Trail Ride 2025.  You must sign in to  the club web site to register before May 4th and to get the club member price.

The wait is over!

2025 posters for Hodaka Days and the Bad Rock Reunion Trail Ride are available for download.  The links to downloads are below:

2025 Hodaka Days Poster

2025 Bad Rock Poster

Post 'em at your local bike shop or decorate your garage, She Shed, or Man Cave.

And, congratulations to Rogenia Long and Ken Booker for their Road Toad picture submissions.  They were our poster photo contest winners.  They'll receive a 24 x 36 printed version of their poster for their efforts.

When you pre-register for the Bad Rock Reunion Trail ride taking place June 27th, don't forget to order your optional commemorative Bad Rock ball cap.

This cap features the Bad Rock 2025 logon embroidered on a quality "vintage mustard" colored cap.

You can order one (or as many as you'd like), when you pre-register, and then pick it up when you check in at Weston. These are only available to order when you fill out your pre-registration form.

You must pre-register for this ride. Sign up is now open for Hodaka Club members only and their guests at: https://hodakaclub.org/event-6138264

You must log in to your Hodaka Club account to sign up as a club member.
Pre-registration for the public opens May 4th.

Registration for Bad Rock is now open for club members and their guests.  Registration for the general public begins May 4th.

Limited to 150 participants, so register now.  Follow the link below to register.

https://hodakaclub.org/event-6138264

And... for the first time we're offering commemorative 2025 Bad Rock ball caps when you pre-register.  Specify the quantity when you sign up and pick them up at the ride.  These are only available to order when you
pre-register and will not be for sale at the swap meet.

Saturday night at Hodaka Days is auction night.  And unfortunately, our "regular" auctioneers won't be able to attend this year.

Are you an experienced auctioneer? Maybe professional? Maybe just for your church, school, or club. If you are, we could use your help.

We usually have about 12 – 15 items for the event and you’ll have an experienced, hardworking, and knowledgeable staff to display the items, watch for bidders, and keep track of the prices and the winners.

It’s fun and this may be your chance for your 15 minutes of fame. And, as an added bonus, you get to go straight to the front of the dinner banquet line, so you don’t have to rush through your dinner.

You'll have fun it and be rewarded with the sincere gratitude of your fellow Hodaka Club members.

If you can help, please contact Gregg Floren - gfloren@easystreet.net