Race report from Leftie, founder of Sudo Cycles and builder of the killer Co-Built Rotax featured in Sideburn 42. Like everyone I had high hopes for lots of riding and racing in 2020, but when what finally would have been our first DTRA race of the year (mid-September!) in Wales was cancelled, the long drive to east Germany for KrowdRace now looked very tempting. With a handful of yolo, two days before the event the decision was made to go. DTRA minibike rider Lei North was

Todd Marella reports from the One Show and its races. It’s early February in Portland, OR, and to many, there is but one event in town: The One Moto. Brainchild of Thor Drake, and labour of love to many, the motorcycle builder’s showcase has become one of the premier moto shows, the world over. Accounts flourish, rightly so, accurately reporting on the builders, their bikes, and the stories behind them. This is not one of those reports. This is a look through a very small ape

After listening to the ‘Off the Groove’ podcast with Gary Inman, I was inspired to have a dig through my photo archive and find some shots that help illustrate the story and the times. I can’t put exact dates on any of these images but I’d say they are all before the existence of Sideburn Magazine or perhaps, in some cases around the time of the magazine’s birth. Probably 2005-2007 unless stated otherwise. (above) Rider parade at Peterborough. Completely candid shot of the Sk

It's a given that all UK Flat Tracker Racers owe a debt of gratitude to Anthony Brown for organising races under the DTRA umbrella for us and for keeping the scene gradually growing. Since the early days of the club he has always collaborated with great artists to promote the Club and the sport. Having Ryan Roadkill's event posters and trackside banners, House Industries race plates, Tom Bing videos etc help to set a scene and pitch the club just so. Lord Brown has also alway