As a young man, Big Sid raced a methanol fueled Vincent dragster, collecting more than forty trophies. He has restored British motorcycles [with a prediliction for Vincents], and his customers' machines have won many awards in competition and in shows. Big Sid also enjoys writing and has published widely.

    More on Big Sid (or his work)

    Furlong, Chip. "Big Sid's Passion." Cycle World. March 1990: 54-62.

    Healy, John. "Reflections on the Man Big Sid." Vintage Bike. Winter 90/91: 30-31.

    Pearson, John. "Vincent Egli." Classic Bike". October 1993: 45-49.

    Wherrett, Duncan. Vincent. London: Osprey Automotive, 1994: 56-57.