Denaye’s Profile

Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde
Hometown: Denver, CO
Instagram: @denayzing
Occupation: Bartender

What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

Three words I would use to describe myself are dynamic, energetic, and kind!

What is your greatest skill or ability? What do you pride yourself on?

I think the skill I’ve worked hardest on is public speaking, it’s something I’ve put in a lot of time to develop over the years. Another thing I pride myself on is my dedication to self-improvement, I work hard in the gym and I eat healthy as often as I can.

What is the quality that sets you apart from others?

I do believe I’m a bit of a chameleon socially. I love meeting new people and gaining new skills. I think that I’m more comfortable changing careers and life paths than most.

What motivates you?

I’m super motivated by anything that makes my life better in a practical sense but my life is definitely driven by my friendships and spending time with the people I care about.

What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

My favorite way to spend a weekend is out and about with my dog, Whiskey! He loves hitting the town and making friends and we have that in common. Also hanging by the lake!

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?

I would love to have the power to instantly gain skills instead of spending years developing them. I want to be good at everything but I’m also impatient.

What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list?

I don’t think it’s that crazy but I’d love to walk in Miami Swim Week someday. I’d also love to visit Australia.

Do you prefer to ride on the back of a bike or to ride your own, and why?

It’s so much fun to be a backpack since you don’t have to be as locked in on the ride and you can just relax. I am a baby biker myself and I definitely need a few more hours on my own bike before I hit the point of muscle memory. I do look really cool before the bike starts moving though.

What is your favorite band/performer who has played at the Buffalo Chip?

I had a great time at Nickelback last year, surprisingly my favorite performers so far! I also thought Stil Runnin’ did incredible last year and I’m excited to have them back!

What are you bringing to the Buffalo Chip that you could not leave home without?

Oh I’m bringing as many snacks and energy drinks as possible. It’s a long week and it’s way more fun when I’m not cranky!

What are you looking forward to most about the Buffalo Chip experience this year?

2025 was my first rally and I was just learning the ropes, I’m really looking forward to seeing familiar faces and coming away with a ton of new friends! Also definitely spending more time at the Bikini Beach

Why do you want to be Miss Buffalo Chip?

I want to be Miss Buffalo Chip because I’m always wowed by how incredibly charismatic, confident, and beautiful the winners and competitors are. It’s an honor to even get to compete!

If you have been before, what’s your favorite memory from a past Sturgis rally

Last year I got to ride a mini bike through the wall of Monster energy drinks while the fireworks went off and that’s going to be hard to beat!

If you could ride with any influential person in history, who would it be and why?

Probably my dad back when he was riding! He hasn’t ridden a bike in a while but it would have been cool to ride with him back when he lived a little more dangerously.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why

I’d love to visit Australia to start, or really anywhere with a beautiful beach. I’ve spent much too long in landlocked states and it’s time for me to be a beach girl.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done

I lived and worked on a ranch in the Grand Tetons and learned how to ride horses in the mountains. That was incredible and I’d love to go back!

What’s your favorite type of music and who’s your favorite artist?

I mostly listen to music while I exercise so it’s a lot of hip-hop, pop, and rap. I do also listen to a lot of country and I’m obsessed with Noah Kahan.

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

I love to do “Yeah” by Usher and Ludacris. Always brings the house down.