News Article Feb 18, 2003 (a)

Rideamotorcycle.com is the newest motorcycle Internet web site, one that takes a totally fresh approach to catering to the street-oriented two-wheeled enthusiast. Rideamotorcycle.com is focused on 3 groups; the established street motorcycle rider, new motorcyclists, or those who do not currently ride motorcycles but are curious about learning to do so. Rideamotorcycle.com LLC Editor at Large: Bill Heald News Editor: Evan Williams Webmaster: Mark Lesselyoung Publisher: Dean Adams London Calling Special Interest Groups Fight Over Motorcyclists's Money By Evan Williams Motorcyclists in London have been given an exemption when it comes to paying the new five pounds per day charge car drivers now must pay to enter the new "congestion zones" of Central London, but a "walker's rights" group wants the motorcyclists to be included in the tax scheme.

The whiny walkers say taxing the motorcyclists for using existing roads built wth public funds will decrease the number of bikes on the streets, presumably so they can feel freer to roam around in oblivion while talking on cell phones and listening to personal stereos with fewer moto-folk around.

A bike safety group called Brake also wants motorcyclists to pay the fee. A spokesman said they should be included "because road safety measures are woefully underfunded. The more money that is made available to save people's lives, the better." That tax money earmarked for motorcycle safety in all probability would go to fund organizations like ... Brake.