Steven E. Alford and Suzanne Ferriss teach at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  They have been involved in the study of the intersection of motorcycles and culture for a number of years, lecturing on diverse topics such as biker fashion, New Zealand motorcyclists Burt Munro and John Britten, and the psychological effects of riding.  Their work has appeared in Harley-Davidson and Philosophy, TheLiterature of Travel and Exploration, Motorcycle Consumer News, and elsewhere.  They also edit The International Journal of Motorcycle Studies.