Blake Gifford

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Current ride: Can-Am Ryker

CHICAGO-BASED ATTORNEY AND RETURNING CAN-AM ON-ROAD AMBASSADOR BLAKE GIFFORD CAN BE BEST DESCRIBED AS PASSIONATE IN EVERYTHING SHE DOES. WHETHER SHE’S OUT THERE LOOKING LIKE A BOSS ON HER CAN-AM RYKER OR PURSUING HER MANY INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF THREE-WHEEL VEHICLES—LIKE SOCIAL JUSTICE, FEMALE EMPOWERMENT AND FASHION—, BLAKE GIFFORD IS HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE ROAD

Any pets?
Yes, I have an almost 4-year-old black lab–German shepherd mix.

Where’s your favorite place to ride?
Lake Shore Drive (in Chicago).

What is your dream riding destination?
Along the California coast.

What’s a fun fact about you?
People are always shocked to find out I’ve never eaten a salad.

Your favorite food
I love a good surf n’ turf!

Your favorite genre of music
90s R&B.

Tell us about your philosophy of life
“I don’t intend to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death.”

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not out there riding?
DIY projects around my apartment.