"When Mike mentioned the idea of riding our motorcycles from Alabama to Alaska, I laughed. Three days later, I told him that I thought we should do it." - David Mixson Why is it that we make lame excuses of why we can't live our BIG DREAMS?

Our journey from Alabama to Alaska was less about making it there-and more about discovering things about ourselves we didn't know. It was about uncovering goodness that often goes unnoticed. It was about doing what we weren't sure was possible. It was about overcoming FEAR.

Here's what one reader said: "Wow! You were in Hyder, Alaska before I put the book down the first time! Your narrative made me feel like I was almost there with you. I really appreciate the insights during the prep, the ride, and in hindsight. The best part is that you've made me excited about pursuing my own BIG DREAM. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that has a dream or who enjoys riding. Thank you for sharing your adventure!" - Lisa (a reader in Birmingham)

I wrote ride reports at the end of each day and posted them online for friends and family to read. But I only told part of the story. This book peels back the layers and describes what was really going through my head before, during, and after our ride.

This book took me over five years to finish. In many ways, that's a blessing because it allowed me to remember the adventure at a pace I could appreciate and honor. - David Mixson

Motorcycle Dream Ride is the second book in the "Motorcycle Smarts" book series.