Texas Chris Jenner

Back in May we organised a Yorkshire Ride Out with HebTroCo. Among a bunch of great bikes was a very neat very neat, street trackered XS650 built by and belonging to 'Texas' Chris Jenner and American living in the UK. Nothing particularly unusual, there were a few good looking street trackers among the mix. What was interesting was I knew Chris was heading to dirt track practice at Greenfield the next day on the very same bike.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Dirt Quake, yet another rider who has undertaken their first motorcycle race at Dirt Quake, only to be seduced by the action and atmosphere and then bought or built a bike to race more seriously.

Chris took off the front brake and light overnight in preparation for the practice. These aircooled Yamaha twins are solid machines, but it didn't stop Chris, a BMX rider, launching it off the Greenfield TT jump and even crossing it up in mid-air, looking like a 21st Century Kenny Roberts. Great photo by James Boddy.

The DTRA Greenfield TT is on this weekend. Spectator entry is free, but car parking is £5. There is a bar on site, camping, and two days of racing.
Aim for Greenfield Farm, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0EB.

A report of the Yorkshire Ride-out will be in Sideburn 25, coming very soon. G

Yorkshire Ride Out Details

Here are some more details for Saturday's Ride Out. It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful.

Ed from HebTroCo has recce'd a 90-mile route, starting and ending at the New Delight Inn (address is on the poster).
Meet at 11 for a midday departure.
There is a fuel station at 30 miles out.
We'll have a stand selling bargains and deals. Hebtroco will be showing off their Hebden Bridge-made trousers too. There's great food on offer too, come hungry. This is the menu, food before, food after and a special brew stop halfway round.


Elevenses 
Locally sourced :- Bacon Sandwich £4.00; Sausage Sandwich £4.00; Egg Sandwich £3.00
All the animals £5.00 ( Egg Bacon Sausage )
Veggie Sausage Butties £4.00
Included - Grilled toms or Mushrooms while they last and a selection of sauces

Afternoon/evening 
Lamb Kofta - Home made Lamb meatballs served with pitta - Greek salad with Feta , Tzatziki, hummus, and Pickles £8.00
Falafels - Home made falafel’s served with pitta, Greek salad with Feta ,Tzatziki, hummus, and Pickles (Vegan option available) £8.00
Pulled Brisket Chilli - Sour cream Rice /nachos and cheese, hot sauce - yogurt £8.00
Guacamole and salsa £3.50 side

There is camping and music at the pub that night. Book in advance by contacting Hebtroco. Details on the poster.

ALL BIKES WELCOME

Sideburn x Hebtroco Yorkshire Ride Out

We linked up with the good folks at the Hebden Bridge Trouser Co, HebTroCo for short, for a Saturday ride out on 7 May, starting out at 11am.
From The New Delight Inn, Blackshawhead, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7HT

Everyone welcome for this leisurely four-hour ride out in rugged West Yorkshire, with a memorable coffee/tea stop out in the wilds, then back to the New Delight (known locally as the Newdi) with camping available for those who fancy a boozy night. If you want to book camping, email hello@hebtro.co

See you there, I hope.

I know we've landed a lot of dates on you lately, so here are some reminders

30 March - Sideburn 24 lands
9 April - Sideburn 24 and DTRA season launch at Bike Shed London
10 April  - DTRA season opener, Rye House, Herts. Free to spectate
7 May - SB x HebTroCo ride-out
17-18 June - Dirt Quake USA
15-16 July - Dirt Quake V, King's Lynn

Stunning Moto Monster poster artwork by Menze Kwint. G