Ariel Vila

Four years ago I started riding a motorcycle for the first time in my life. I had been watching shows on TV for years on motorcycle building and became fascinated with the creativity of the builders and the idea of riding your creation! After a year of riding I met a lot of people who shared the same passion for motorcycles and I decided to start my own motorcycle riding group. Thanks to the internet my fledgling group went from two riders to over 300 in two years! We decided from the beginning that our group was going to be for everyone and any kind of bike. We have riders from all over the world, different states, all ages, all genders, and all ethnicities. We have ridden up and down and all over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut as well as road trips to Myrtle Beach, SC and Ocean City, Maryland. We attend all kinds of events and rides that benefit numerous charities year-round. I am amazed at what our riding group has become: We are a family. A big, diverse and fantastic family and although there are some dysfunctional moments, what family doesn't have some drama? I am proud to lead this group of motorcycle riders because it shows that people from all walks of life, with all their differences, beliefs and cultures can come together with a common interest and form bonds that will connect us for the rest of our lives.