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.