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About Ashley Francois

Ashley is a mom of two and is a full-time student. She doesn’t ride currently due to medical issues, but that doesn’t stop her from spreading awareness for those who have made the shift into 7th gear. Alongside her are two close friends and her significant other.

Ashley loves designing, drawing, and creating anything and everything that could spread awareness and help those never forget those who made the shift into 7th Gear.

Ashley is currently in school for Psychology/Criminal Justice with a minor in Pre-Law. Throughout her schooling, she has been battling Cancer and a multitude of other medical issues that have kept her housebound. She has been the behind-the-scenes coordinator for the majority of the business venture due to these issues. She is the main person you want to go to when it comes to bringing your design ideas to life.

“There is nothing worse than getting that call that the person you love got into a crash and not immediately knowing if they are going to be okay or not.” -Ashley F.

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About Hunter Francois

Hunter is an Army Veteran and dad of two. Hunter rides and has been in the Colorado Car and Bike community since he got stationed here in 2022.

Hunter and Ashley have been together since December of 2024, shortly after Hunter got out of the hospital from a previous bike crash in which he should have died, but luckily did not. They share two kids, both biologically not Hunter’s, but he treats them like his own. He does not play when it comes to his girl or his kids. He is laid back, goofy, and lovable until you mess with his family, then, as their daughter likes to say, “Daddy Hunter” comes out, and he will scorch the earth in order to protect them. This courtesy extends to those close to him, such as Breanna and Nik (the other co-founders of 7th Gear).

Hunter enjoys riding, playing video games, spending time with his kids and animals (one Pit Bull-mix named Persephone, and one Orange Tabby named Hermes).

He is our out-of-pocket goofball in our business, as you just never know what he might say. Above all else, he does not play when it comes to his friends or his kids. When it comes to any other bikers or the car community on the road, he has this to say.

“I will never not stop for a biker on the side of the road, if I saw them get hit, someone’s being chased down, and if not by me, then by everyone I know.” - Hunter

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About Nikalas “Nik” Gaudin

Just like Hunter, Nikolas is our resident goofball and wild card. While he is usually laid back and easy-going. You do not want to mess with the people he cares about because, as much as he might be a pretty chill individual, you will see a side of him that I guarantee you nobody wants to see.

“Why do I have this many clothes?” - Nik after regretting doing his laundry.

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About Breanna “Bre” Degennaro

Breanna is a Phlebotomist and a Full-time student. While she hasn’t been riding long, but understands the dangers of riding and the losses that come with it. She, like Ashley, is Military born and raised. She is our certified lovable weirdo of the company and has loved and lost much, but she doesn’t let that stop her from doing what she loves and from riding for those who can’t ride anymore.

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