Sideburn has, I mean had, a learner rider on its staff. Andy Garside is our art editor. He lives in a Mercedes Sprinter, with his partner and their two dogs (full-time for the last four years). You can read the previous post here. Now time for Andy's latest update, explaining what UK riders have to go through to get their licence. With CBT (compulsory basic training) and motorcycle theory test under my belt it was time to get on with obtaining a full bike licence. The whole p

Sideburn has a learner rider on its staff. Andy Garside is our art editor. He lives in a Mercedes Sprinter, with his partner and their two dogs (full-time for the last three years). Now a long-term test Mutt Razorback 125 has been added to the vanlife. You can read the previous post here. Now time for Andy's latest update. As you may, or may not, have read I collected a Mutt Razorback 125 at the beginning of September. You may also have noted that my partner, Sophie, and I l

This is Sideburn's latest event. A two-day indoor market for our favourite makers, indie brands, services and artists, with an on-site street food village. A first of its kind happening in a great location, that is free for visitors to attend. WHEN? 4-5 December 2021 WHY? As the producers of Sideburn we were envious of friends who slotted into the traditional craft market world and had the pick of events in the UK and beyond to show and sell their wares to an appreciative cro

Sideburn has a learner rider on its staff. Andy Garside is our art editor. He lives in a Mercedes Sprinter, with his partner and their two dogs (full-time for the last three years). Now he's added a tow hitch and trailer to their home. Andy takes up the story. It’s a drawn out old process obtaining your bike licence in the UK these days. CBT (Compulsory Basic Training - riding around cones in compound); theory test; Module 1 and 2 tests… Add to that the current situation of C