Rider #1028
Hi, my name is Michelle Davidson, and my road name is Tracker. I was born in Georgia and currently live in Punta Gorda, Florida, with my pet shrimp, Herbert Jr. I have a supportive hottie boyfriend, three children, and four grandchildren.
I am an adventurer by nature and relish challenges, especially when they include traveling. I started riding motorcycles and horses with my uncle as a small child and continued into my teens until an unexpected event changed the course of my life.
Three weeks before our wedding, my fiancé was killed in a motorcycle accident. Shortly after, I left home and set sail around the world in a 26-foot sailboat using a sextant and my ham radio license. Fortunately, we had just returned from a weekend camping and riding together before his passing.
While in port in Australia, I purchased a Suzuki motorcycle and spent a year refurbishing my boat and exploring. During my travels I also enjoyed surfing some of the best breaks in the world, always recognizing how many blessings I had in my life.
When I returned to the United States, I went back to school for nursing and became a Nurse Practitioner. Along the way I rode several different motorcycles, though I parked them many times to devote myself to raising my children while being a military spouse.
In 2014, with my children grown, I was finally able to relearn and practice long-distance riding again. In 2018, I found myself unexpectedly single and meeting incredible people all over the country on my motorcycle.
In 2019, I was involved in a motorcycle accident near my home when an elderly gentleman made a left turn directly in my path. I died that day. Through the grace of God, I returned from life support—and a brief heavenly glimpse—to continue epic adventures, riding distance, meeting people, and savoring tacos.
Most folks know me as a weird, nerdy biker chick with strong faith.
My Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge journey began when I met HHMC rider #1001, Kory Wilson, in 2022. I asked him about the numbers on his bike, and he kindly answered all my questions, sent me his tracker link, and encouraged me to apply. I found myself glued to the riders as they made their way across the country.
One might say I was hooked.
I applied, interviewed, and was accepted in 2023 for the 2024 ride. Unfortunately, my home was destroyed during Hurricane Ian, and I had to withdraw due to the rebuilding and insurance timeline.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GQTUWJCX6ZKB8I’m blessed that Beth and Junie gave me a new number to ride in 2026.
For me, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge embodies the ultimate test of physical and mental strength—navigating unknown terrain without GPS, facing fuel challenges, 11,000 miles in 14 days, and digging deep into my faith when I find myself exhausted and resting my head on the ground next to Wilson, my road-glide Harley Davidson, somewhere in this great country of America, appreciating the blessings in my life.
I am asking for prayers and support as I raise money for charities that I am passionate about and have carefully researched.
I will be supporting two non-profit charities with all funds going directly towards them.
The Fred Lang Foundation provides funds to advance mental health and recovery efforts in Charlotte County through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care for individuals with and without insurance. I was fortunate to know Margaret and Fred Lang, who dedicated their lives and legacy to improving mental health and recovery in our community.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I recognize how critical these services are in helping people find the hope necessary to change their lives when their paths seem unmanageable and hopeless. I have lost too many people to addiction, suicide, and mental health struggles. Please help me support a solution that makes a real difference.
The Mile Monsters provides support for a group of heroic boys living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an incurable disease that gradually takes away their ability to stand, walk, and participate in many of the things every child should experience. The organization helps raise funds to support these boys and their families, offset medical and life expenses, and provide opportunities for them to experience adventures and joy despite the challenges they face every day.
https://givebutter.com/HH2026/michelledavidson3
I have faith that, with God’s help and His plan, I will complete this challenge while helping others along the way.
And don’t forget to follow my track with my tracker!
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