AMADIRECTLINK LAUNCHES 'THE ART OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE'

AMADIRECTLINK LAUNCHES 'THE ART OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE'

PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- Do you have a friend who wants to learn to ride a
motorcycle? Looking for resources to tune up your own riding?

Now you can find everything you need to get started -- or get better -- on
AMADirectlink, the American Motorcyclist Association's award-winning website, in
a new section called "The Art of Riding a Motorcycle."

Designed for new riders who want to learn the right way, as well as for
experienced motorcyclists looking to improve their riding skills and enjoyment,
this special section includes articles about rider-education courses for both
street and off-road riders, easy access to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and
a comprehensive "Rider Resources" section featuring tips on maintenance,
cold-weather riding, touring, and more.

This new area is available at
http://www.ama-cycle.org/index.asp?ad=roadride/NewRider/index.asp, or can be
accessed by clicking on "New Rider?" on AMADirectlink's home page.

"The Art of Riding a Motorcycle" joins "So you want to race?", AMADirectlink's
popular primer on motorcycle competition. Found in the AMA Sports section of the
site, it covers basic racing rules and requirements, and describes the various
forms of competition.

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The American Motorcyclist Association, founded in 1924, is a 270,000-member
non-profit organization. The Association's purpose is to pursue, protect and
promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members.
For more information, visit the AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com, or call
1-800-AMA-JOIN.