"Vincents run at Road Atlanta"
In the Summer of 2000, Big Sid and friends pitched a tent to watch the AMA races, but when you bring four Vincents strange things can happen. (Issue 8)
"A Glimpse into the Soul of a Shadow
A Review of the smashing new UK documentary "Chasing Shadows--The Vincent HRD Story."
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" Big Sid Gallery: Jeff Decker, Motorcycle Sculptures"
Big Sid is proud to showcase the work of our talented friend Jeff Decker. Check out Jeff's wonderful boardtrack racers, as well as his latest piece--that indelible image of Free on the bathing suit Vincent! (Issue 7)
"Hord at Play: E-Chat with an Indie Racer"
Campaigning his heavily modified Honda Hawk GT (The Savage Chicken), Hord first seized the 1 plate in the AHRMA Battle of the Twins F3 class in 1997, a position he has retained through the 1998 and 1999 seasons. 1999 also saw Hord take top honors in the AHRMA F2 class. What is it like? I hear you ask. Check out Big Sid's latest.(Issue 7)
"Biker's Carousel"
In an age when Harley Knuckleheads were cheap, a man could make a unique carny ride. But would the children come? (Issue 4)
"Classic Collectibles: A Motorcyclist's Wish List."
Big Sid's man-in-the-know--"Concours Charlie"-- provides you with an information- packed list covering 20 of the most coveted bikes. Don't go to an auction without your copy! Although not hot-linked, many of these bikes are featured in the gallery. (Issue 1)
"The Debt Owed Racing"
In an age of "crotch rockets" and exorbitant insurance premiums, many a motorcyclist might be tempted to write off racing. Big Sid's explains why we shouldn't. (Issue 2)
"The First BSA Gold Star Rocket In America"
Mike Brown's evocative memoir of his early riding days--beginning, surprisingly enough, with a Lambretta scooter before culminating with a GS rocket! (Issue 2)
"Showdown in Dodge City"
In the summer of 1915, Excelsior, Indian, and the newly competative Harley battled each other on the fantastic board tracks that had sprung up across America. At stake was the very future of these companies. For many the matter was decided over the length of 300 miles on a single fateful day: Showdown in Dodge City, an excerpt from Daniel Statnekov's Pioneers of American Motorcycle Racing, the history of the men who made and rode the first American racing motorcycles between 1900 and 1933. (Issue 2)
"The Beast Awakens"
What's it like to start your father's Vincent after it has sat for three decades? For Kenneth Murphy it was the stuff of epic legend! (Issue 3)
