We’re raiding the Guardian’s long-read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years gone by, along with new introductions from the writers. From this week, 2023: When an American businessman took over a beloved garden a decade ago, he decided on a radical new approach in the name of sustainability. But angry critics claim
Anthony ‘Kev’ Stephens chasing the TT dream While Josh Brookes, David Johnson and Mitch Rees grabbed most of the ANZAC attention at TT 2026, another rider from this part of the world quietly achieved a major milestone on the Mountain Course. Australia-based Kiwi Anthony ‘Kev’ Stephens returned from his Isle of Man TT debut with
Most people celebrate Flag Day by hanging the flag outside their house. Larry Courtney’s idea was a little bigger. This past weekend, a longtime Corvette enthusiast gathered nearly 300 Corvettes on Detroit’s Belle Isle and arranged them in what he believes is the largest American flag ever created using Chevrolet’s iconic sports car. The display
The Isle of Man TT (IOM TT) is becoming more popular with each passing year. Take the most recent event, which ended a few weeks ago, and saw the likes of Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum watch on-site recording for a feature film about the greatest road race on Earth. Once that movie hits theaters,
according to motorcycle newsIsle of Man TT organizers are launching a sustainability review of the sidecar class. This review follows the suspension of the class during this year’s IOM TT race due to safety concerns following a serious sidecar accident. The class was suspended due to a sidecar accident during the third qualifying session, involving