Wis. rider wins 'Garage Girls' makeover

STOW, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2016) — An American Red Cross volunteer from LaCrosse, Wis., who traveled more than 17,000 miles on her motorcycle this year, is the winner of 2016 Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover.

The winner, Leah Misch, documented her 17,000-mile journey in a 600-word essay that she submitted for the competition hosted by Garage-Girls.com.

Hers was one of 60 essays submitted for the contest, and it detailed challenges she faced as she traveled solo across the U.S., battling dangerous weather as she sought to fulfill unchecked items on her bucket list. She rode an Indian Scout, according to a photo posted with her essay.

As the winner of the contest, Ms. Misch received a prize package comprising products from sponsors including Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America; Harley-Davidson; Spectro Performance Oils; Mustang Motorcycle Products Inc.; Hijinx Apparel; J&P Cycles; Vance & Hines; S&S Cycle: Klock Werks; Baker Drivetrain and more.

“We offer sincere congratulations to Leah on earning the prize package to continue her journey,” Ken Warner, vice president of marketing for Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America said.

“It's great to read her story and to support her by contributing a great set of tires.”

Garage-Girls.com was developed to help “meet the growing needs of women who are seeking information about motorcycles/automotive and the culture,” according to the website, which aims to provide “safe, accurate and fun information.”