When we redesigned our website we created a STORIES section, for quality photos and words that we simply couldn't fit in the magazine or we wanted to share before the next issue was due. The section has grown quickly and that required a re-jig, so STORIES are now under STORIES DIRECTORY. Follow that link and you'll see thumbnails and a short description of all the stories so far. The latest is Fat Bob's Mud Bath, photos from the day our mate and UK flat tracker/hooligan racer

Check out our new story on the Dirt Track Rookies of Spain. A pair of custom bike builders rented a track and invited anyone who wanted to go fast, turn left to come out for a track day at Rancho Canudas near Barcelona. There are some great home-built bikes, that remind me a lot of the Short Track UK Thunderbike class from eight or nine years ago. Thanks to Carlos Gonzalez (above) for the words and Alex Gerlach for the photos. #Spain #Itsnotwhatyourideitshowyourideit

We're introducing a new name, who I hope is going to become a regular Sideburn blogger. Todd Marella is a firm friend we met through DirtQuake USA. He's lived a life, a continues to do so. The latest chapter is buying his first ever race bike, at the age of 53, and going flat track racing for the very first time. Here's the story... Last night was my first official flat track race. It was at Salem speedway, which is a large concrete floor, with a shed roof over it, and open s

UPDATE: Looks like the bike has been sold. Who's got it? Now this looks like fun. I've never seen it at the beach, but I don't do every round. The description says it's raced there once. Not sure why only once. It'll be a handful, but most of the bikes in the big road bike class are. It's up for £1150 or make an offer, which sounds like a grand to me. Go to Suzuki SV650 beach racer to find out more. There's a spot on the unlimited road bike class starting line for you, if you