The 85th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week 2026

From the high-stakes world of international road racing to a personal battle against an opioid dependency, the career of Canadian racer Dan Kruger serves as a profound case study in human resilience and medical transformation. Despite a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis at age 20 and a professional tenure marred by over 30 broken bones and a near-fatal head injury, Kruger transitioned from a life of chronic dependency to becoming a multi-time Road Racing National Champion and a global "Hope Ambassador." This briefing examines his journey from surviving the "world's most dangerous race" at Macau to his mindfulness-based recovery via the MORE. Program—a narrative of personal reinvention now spotlighted by CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta in the documentary It Doesn’t Have to Hurt.

Retired Master Sergeant Min Ji Han is a Seoul-born, first-generation American who dedicated 21.5 years to the U.S. Army, serving three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. A highly decorated leader, her awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, eight Army Commendation Medals, and ten Army Achievement Medals. Beyond the battlefield, she earned a degree in Homeland Security and was featured in NYU’s 2024 Portraits of Service. Since retiring in 2023, Han has transitioned from "Soldier to Scholar-Citizen," traveling the globe to ride elite MotoGP circuits like Mugello and Phillip Island. Her journey, often documented alongside fellow veterans like Brian D’Apice and influencers like Annie Prisana, reflects a profound commitment to community, technical mastery, and the pursuit of a lifelong "bucket list".

The Journey Begins

I started Two Wheels, Many Blessings because motorcycles have given me far more than we could ever imagined—they’ve introduced my wife Bobbie and me to people who shaped our lives through friendship, grit, loyalty, and shared experiences. I wanted a way to tell those stories, highlight the riders who sharpen us, and capture the gratitude that comes from realizing the best part of the journey was never the destination—it was the people God placed along the road.

Brian D’Apice, a U.S. Army veteran who completed a 12,000-mile solo bicycle trek around the perimeter of the United States. Driven by his experiences in combat and his observations of global poverty, D'Apice utilized the trip to raise significant funds for charities like Pencils of Promise and the National Military Family Association.

I met Annie while in Thailand riding off road with Thailand Moto Tours.

She is a very good rider and helped me along the way.

We had many laughs together getting me out of situations.

I wanted to know more about her, so I did some research and put together this podcast.

I hope you enjoy learning about Annie Prisana

Much Love Annie

Too Much Lunch

Mark