Simon Patterson
@denkmit.bsky.social
Lives in a van and chases motorbikes around the world for fun and beer money. Freelance MotoGP journalist. Opinionated.
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Official: Fermin Aldeguer will miss the Thai Grand Prix. Continuing an unbroken streak of wildcard appearances that goes all the way back to 2013, he’ll be replaced by Michele Pirro (whose last full season was as a Gresini CRT rider in 2012!)
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Official: Fermin Aldeguer will miss the Thai Grand Prix. Continuing an unbroken streak of wildcard appearances that goes all the way back to 2013, he’ll be replaced by Michele Pirro (whose last full season was as a Gresini CRT rider in 2012!)
Fuck the IOC www.reuters.com/sports/skele...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Fuck the IOC www.reuters.com/sports/skele...
I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5s because all the reviews claimed they were the best noise cancelling headphones ever made. They’re absolute shite, and I spend about 25% of my time reconnecting them to my devices. Avoid them, buy Bose. Wish I had.
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5s because all the reviews claimed they were the best noise cancelling headphones ever made. They’re absolute shite, and I spend about 25% of my time reconnecting them to my devices. Avoid them, buy Bose. Wish I had.
Hanoi done, and heading south in search of some sun!
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Hanoi done, and heading south in search of some sun!
🇺🇦🏁 Getting my arse in gear in 2026, and running the Kyiv half marathon in only a few weeks time. If you want to support my continuing pain as I try to run, please donate generously! www.paypal.com/pools/c/9mys...
I'm running the Kyiv Half Marathon!
After multiple successful trips to Ukraine delivering medical aid and evacuation vehicles, I'm putting some more blood, sweat, and tears into the next one by also running the Ukraine Unbroken Kyiv Hal...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🇺🇦🏁 Getting my arse in gear in 2026, and running the Kyiv half marathon in only a few weeks time. If you want to support my continuing pain as I try to run, please donate generously! www.paypal.com/pools/c/9mys...
No bloody escape 😂
February 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
No bloody escape 😂
Yes, OK, what Marc Marquez does on a motorcycle is impressive. But today I saw someone delivering a new washing machine on a Honda Cub 🇻🇳
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Yes, OK, what Marc Marquez does on a motorcycle is impressive. But today I saw someone delivering a new washing machine on a Honda Cub 🇻🇳
We did Moto3, now we’re doing Moto2: the MotoGP grid predicts the champion!
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February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
We did Moto3, now we’re doing Moto2: the MotoGP grid predicts the champion!
Aprilia news: today Jorge Martín underwent a medical check to the left hand and right collabone at the Hospital Ruber Internacional. The medical check was positive and he will travel to Thailand, next week to take part in the Buriram Test.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Aprilia news: today Jorge Martín underwent a medical check to the left hand and right collabone at the Hospital Ruber Internacional. The medical check was positive and he will travel to Thailand, next week to take part in the Buriram Test.
Can’t help seeing similarities between Lindsey Vonn’s crash and another one that happened at Jerez in July 2020. Hope the long term outcome for her is as positive as it was for the other guy.
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Can’t help seeing similarities between Lindsey Vonn’s crash and another one that happened at Jerez in July 2020. Hope the long term outcome for her is as positive as it was for the other guy.
We referenced this on the podcast recently, and how well it’s aged! 😅 Must be one of my very first articles for The Race! www.the-race.com/motogp/ratin...
Rating the VR46 proteges for 'Rossi-ness' - The Race
Valentino Rossi has taken it upon himself to mentor his potential successors. Do any of them show signs of having enough of his qualities?
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February 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
We referenced this on the podcast recently, and how well it’s aged! 😅 Must be one of my very first articles for The Race! www.the-race.com/motogp/ratin...
Someone’s had a hard life!
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Someone’s had a hard life!
I hope that’s not a Yamaha smoking 😆
February 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I hope that’s not a Yamaha smoking 😆
Shock horror: I’m often a Dorna critic. But there has been absolutely nothing at all to criticise today. Phenomenal work from the whole team to make this crazy shit happen!
February 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Shock horror: I’m often a Dorna critic. But there has been absolutely nothing at all to criticise today. Phenomenal work from the whole team to make this crazy shit happen!
Who’s going to win the 2026 Moto3 title, featuring all the MotoGP grid! youtube.com/shorts/OhWk5...
Here is the MotoGP grid predicting their Moto3 Champion for 2026 🏆😅#MotoGP #Moto3
YouTube video by The Race MotoGP
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February 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Who’s going to win the 2026 Moto3 title, featuring all the MotoGP grid! youtube.com/shorts/OhWk5...
Who’s going to win the 2026 Moto3 title, featuring all the MotoGP grid! youtube.com/shorts/OhWk5...
Here is the MotoGP grid predicting their Moto3 Champion for 2026 🏆😅#MotoGP #Moto3
YouTube video by The Race MotoGP
youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Who’s going to win the 2026 Moto3 title, featuring all the MotoGP grid! youtube.com/shorts/OhWk5...
MotoGP bikes on city streets. FUCK. YES.
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
MotoGP bikes on city streets. FUCK. YES.
Very first day in his new team uniform! 😂
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Very first day in his new team uniform! 😂
Rain? What rain?! LFG!
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Rain? What rain?! LFG!
The risks of organising outdoor events in KL. The good news is that it should be over in an hour!
February 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
The risks of organising outdoor events in KL. The good news is that it should be over in an hour!
Five predictions: Moto3 champion, Moto2 champion, third in MotoGP, your position in MotoGP, and your best circuit. 20 MotoGP racers. Coming soon!
February 7, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Five predictions: Moto3 champion, Moto2 champion, third in MotoGP, your position in MotoGP, and your best circuit. 20 MotoGP racers. Coming soon!
Found another NASCAR fan!
February 7, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Found another NASCAR fan!
Reposted by Simon Patterson
@bsky.app is still in it's @motogp.com infancy, very few posts from decent writers tbh. Thankfully @motomatters.com & @denkmit.bsky.social continue to share their knowledge & observations so that fans new & old can get decent updates. I urge #MotoGP fans to follow them 😉 #RollOnBuriram
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
@bsky.app is still in it's @motogp.com infancy, very few posts from decent writers tbh. Thankfully @motomatters.com & @denkmit.bsky.social continue to share their knowledge & observations so that fans new & old can get decent updates. I urge #MotoGP fans to follow them 😉 #RollOnBuriram
As locations go… 😍
February 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
As locations go… 😍