News Article Mar 24, 2003 (d)

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 Old Bikes Remembered Michaelson and Minneapolis No Longer In Production But Not Forgotten By Evan Williams During the first part of the last century, many brands of motorcycle manufacturers arose as bikes became commonplace. One of those makes was Michaelson and their family brand Minneapolis.

The Michaelson was first sold in 1912 and was quite advanced for the time. One of the models sold was an overhead cam v-twin with drum brakes. Financial problems came, however, and Michaelson eventually went out of business. Read about the company here.