Cagiva Gran Canyon

Captain Simon's DIY street tracker is wishing for a white Christmas. I'd rather hear that R6 Remus can wailing at my door, than a bunch of carol singers. BP

Here Gallery Re-Stocked

Here Gallery Bristol, finally now has Sideburn #9. BP

Military Spec Goggles, Mudscrapers and More

We got the chance to buy some brand new MilSpec Ariete goggles in black and NATO green, so they're up in the webshop. They are the same shape as Ariete's MX goggles, but have ballistic lenses and are plain black with plain straps or plain green with, yes, green straps. Very understated.

We also picked up some handy mudscrapers (below) and brake clips. Treat yourself.

Mr Martini & Sideburn, Verona now FRIDAY

Ok, so Dice and Lowride said they were having their Motor Bike Expo party on Friday, and advertised it for months, so we thought, ok, we'll do something on Saturday. Then they say, 'Oh ours is Saturday we didn't tell anyone,' so Mr Martini has agreed to change ours to Friday. And Chris has changed the poster.

So it's Friday. Got it?

We're having a few of these posters made, A3 size, on heavyweight 300GSM paper. Lovely.

More Motorcycho and new Rub-ons

There will be lots going on in the Sideburn webshop over the next few days. First up is a restock of Motorcycho. We also have a few of issue 18 and 20 that we've never had before.
Remember, every order from us gets a free sticker. The current sticker is Margo.

We also have new rub-on stickers in the Rollerball font. Black or orange. This shows it on a medium Arai full-face. Make sure you choose the correct style for what you want. OK? Go! G

The Buzzard

Wet weather, dry weather, the Buzzard is truly all terrain. Admittedly a little tricky to park on the high street after a few too many mulled wines. BP

The Cockroach

I needed a winter bike. Well, I needed a bike to ride until the Black Arrow is finished. After having to get rid of one British automotive design classic a little past its best, I decided to buy another. This is a 1999 T595 Daytona in Speed Triple trim. It's rough. I've named it the Cockroach.
It has a bad rattlecan paintjob, the indicators don't work, nasty enduro front light, broken gear lever, the ugliest stick-on tank protector in the universe and uncomfortably low bars, but it has a couple of month's tax and test, it runs and starts really well, sounds great and, the clincher, it was £730. Yes, 730 quid! G

Red Max Streetbikes for sale

From our friends at Red Max Speed Shop

Storz XR1000 Harley £8750
And a XS400 Streetscrambler £2550

UPDATE: Mr Martini & Sideburn, Verona

UPDATE: THE DATES HAVE CHANGED. LOWRIDE/DICE IS NOW SATURDAY AND MR MARTINI/SIDEBURN IS FRIDAY.

Last year we were desperate for a night out after a long day in the Verona Motor Bike Expo, this year there's two. On Friday there's the Dice party, oh yes, hard liquor, tattooed women, cut-off denim.

On Saturday night our good friend Mr Martini has asked us to co-host a soiree at his shop (the most beautiful bike shop in the world) - portable record player, men in cravats, Aperol spritzers.

It's only a little do, very limited numbers, so email us or Mr Martini if you want to come.

Big thanks to Chris Watson for the stunning artwork at very short notice.
Verona's going to be cool! G

Enduro Chic

Part of a cracking series of 11 pages of photos in this months French GQ #46, by Dimitri Coste, impeccable in front and behind the camera. BP