About Us
"We Ride for Charity"
The Garden State Girls NJ is a riding group that aims to empower women in the motorcycle community through charity rides, motorcycle events, and working with other like minded women riding groups. We are the New Jersey chapter of the national organization of Women On Wheels® and are associated with the American Motorcyclist Association. Our chapter director, Mercedes Meglio, created the group in 2014 and has watched us grow to over 45 active members from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York area.
We are an all inclusive riding group, fostering fellowship between female riders and support members. We do not discriminate or exclude individuals on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, self-identification, or brand of motorcycle one rides. Our mission is to unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition and to promote a positive image of motorcycling.
It's all about the love of riding and motorcycles!
I started The Garden State Girls NJ to unite and empower women riders in my area. I would like other women riders to be well educated in the style and type of motorcycle they choose to ride as beginners. We as women are a force to be reckoned with. We as a united group can be noticed and not be the minority in the biker world."
SAFETY TRAININGS
We take safety VERY seriously. Our group regularly attends trainings and seminars.
Chapter Awards
Awards given to the Garden State Girls NJ for their services and dedication to local charities and the community.
2018 AMA Safety Award
2018 AMA Service Award
2018 Operation Diaper Drop & Toy Drive Appreciation Award
2019 American Legion Appreciation Award
Awarded for our continued support and dedication to the American Legion and its Veterans' charities.
2021 Chapter Director of the Year
Mercedes Meglio had the honor of being named Women on Wheels' Chapter Director of the Year.
2022 American Legion Appreciation Award
Awarded for our continued support and dedication to the American Legion and its Veterans' charities.
2023 American Legion Appreciation Award
Awarded for our continued support and dedication to the American Legion and its Veterans' charities.
Meet Our Officers
Mercedes
Founder and Chapter Director
Mercedes founded the Garden State Girls NJ in 2014. Through her many years of riding, she has a collection of bikes, ranging from Hondas, Harleys, and a Ridley!
Connie
Assistant Chapter Director
Connie joined GSG in 2019 and is one of the assistant chapter directors for 2025. She rides an Indian Chieftain.
Nat
Assistant Chapter Director
Nat joined GSG in 2017 and is one of the assistant chapter directors for 2025. She rides a Harley Sportster.
Anjelica
Secretary
Anjelica joined GSG in 2018 and is the secretary for 2025.
She rides a Can-AM Spyder.
Iria
Treasurer
Iria was one of the first women to join GSG and is the treasurer for 2025. She rides a Suzuki Boulevard.