From Former Sheriff Mixon, first day of bike ride to Alaska

By Ebony Horton

Published: July 1, 2009

If you didn’t know, former Dale County Sheriff Bryant Mixon is taking a trip to Alaska on bike to help raise money for the Ski-Hi foundation that helps children with disabilities.
Here is a blog entry he sent from his first day:
“!st day ...left ozk @ 9am   to mtgy ihop earl bankston, buddy wegman, mike bruhm,buzz from dothn.,  cliff brown,john gaudet and yours truly.
Pleasant ride and temp to mtgy…Very hot to tuscaloosa… 192 miles today,
only 11,000 more to go!!!
One bike down in centreville only pride suffered major damage…will not name said embarasee…Catfish rest. tonite…too hot to eat!!!
Early to bed at best value inn…then off we go to ft. smith, ark….500+ miles.
bryant     july 1, 2009”