What does the cryptic crossword clue "Teams go off riding in unorthodox manner (10)" mean?

The definition is "Teams". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIDESADDLE (synonym of "riding in unorthodox manner"); definition: "Teams go off" The answer is SIDESADDLE.

Teams go off riding in unorthodox manner (10)

Guardian Cryptic #27284 | 6 Down | 2017-08-24 flower

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