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the back of the bikes. Times are
changing and I am honored to
be on the forefront of that... even
though there are plenty of women
who have done extraordinary
Moto missions before me.” I
also wanted to find out some
‘scoop’ for all of you on where
a “hidden secret” ride may be,
however Jessi answered with, “I
don’t think there are any secret
roads anymore, though 2 of my
favorite are Spearfish Canyon
and Needles Highway.” She
will be very busy during the rally
week, but if you can catch her
at one of her many appearances,
take the opportunity to say
hello. As a fellow female rider,
I’ve got to say that I’m really
excited about the growth of
women riders who have really
embraced motorcycling. Not
only as riders, but as fabricators,
builders,
racers,
adventure
touring and more. Motorcycling
is for everyone! Get out, ride and
enjoy the world around you! ~
“T” Collier, Editor TRMOK/AR
Sturgis SD – Sturgis®
Motorcycle Rally™ Names Jessi
Combs as Grand Marshal for
2017 Mayor’s Ride.
Known as the Fastest Woman
on Four-Wheels, Black Hills
native, Jessi Combs has been
named the Grand Marshal for
the 15th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s
Ride scheduled to take place on
Monday, August 7, 2017 during
the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™.
“The City of Sturgis is very
excited to have Jessi Combs
join us as we celebrate the 77th
Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle
Rally™,” said Sturgis Mayor Mark
Carstensen. “Her incredible love
of everything fast is infectious
and we look forward to spending
time with her on the Mayor’s
Ride and during our many other
events taking place during the
2017 Rally.”
Armed with a degree in
Custom Automotive Fabrication,
Ms. Combs has taken the custom
fabrication industry by storm. Her
fans know her from TV shows
such as The List: 1001 Car
Things to do Before You Die,
All Girls Garage, Overhaulin’
and Mythbusters to name a few.
With a passion for speed, Ms.
Coombs has built and raced
nearly everything on two, four
and more wheels. She races
Ultra4’s King of the Hammers
(KOH) taking home a spec class
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