@theprivateers.bsky.social
Motorcycle racer, Cyclocross racer, Motorcycle Grand Prix History. Journalist and Writer.
Absolutely love the early 90s Japanese RS125 liveries.
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Absolutely love the early 90s Japanese RS125 liveries.
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I still think this is the most glorious of Ducati racers. In a time when they were true underdogs in Endurance and TTF1. Rutter staved the strokers off in TTF2, but awaiting the weeklies to see how Villa, Grau and co went in endurance was almost an obsession for a pursuit.
November 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I still think this is the most glorious of Ducati racers. In a time when they were true underdogs in Endurance and TTF1. Rutter staved the strokers off in TTF2, but awaiting the weeklies to see how Villa, Grau and co went in endurance was almost an obsession for a pursuit.
Big fan of Grand Prix 125 two strokes. The RS125 was a real trailblazer offering privateers the chance to race on the world stage without needing ridiculous resources.
June 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Big fan of Grand Prix 125 two strokes. The RS125 was a real trailblazer offering privateers the chance to race on the world stage without needing ridiculous resources.
A wee article about parkland motorcycle racing in Wales. A unique experience either watching it competing. portagemediablog.wordpress.com/2022/07/11/v...
VELOCITY IN THE VALLEYS – ABERDARE ROAD RACES.
Words: John McComisky. IN THE BEGINNING. It would be the years preceding the Second World War that the first seeds were planted by local motorcyclists and enthusiasts in the South Wales area to go …
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January 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A wee article about parkland motorcycle racing in Wales. A unique experience either watching it competing. portagemediablog.wordpress.com/2022/07/11/v...
You have got to love the passion of Giuseppe Pattioni. Building bikes in an apartment basement, with the only access to get the bikes outside was via a plank out a doorway into the street. The very first to build a proper V4 stroker. @crashmotogp.bsky.social @motogpmart.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 10:17 AM
You have got to love the passion of Giuseppe Pattioni. Building bikes in an apartment basement, with the only access to get the bikes outside was via a plank out a doorway into the street. The very first to build a proper V4 stroker. @crashmotogp.bsky.social @motogpmart.bsky.social
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Nice review of the 2025 Krämer APX-350 MA. This the bike KR is fielding with his American Talent Cup Team.
It's the first proper GP bike for Yanks to learn a useful trade on since the TZ250... and so most important motorcycle on the planet 😺 👍
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Talent Cup: Kyle Ohnsorg Tests The Krämer APX-350 MA - MotoAmerica
Ever since the Krämer APX-350 MA was introduced this past June as the spec motorcycle for the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship, the biggest question has been, “What’s it like to ride it?” We g...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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Nice review of the 2025 Krämer APX-350 MA. This the bike KR is fielding with his American Talent Cup Team.
It's the first proper GP bike for Yanks to learn a useful trade on since the TZ250... and so most important motorcycle on the planet 😺 👍
www.motoamerica.com/talent-cup-k...
Well that's been a week on here, and like gazillions of others have enjoyed a more pleasant space. Have had proper conversations not likes from weirdo accounts. And to top it all my wee girl is coming home after being extremely unwell cheers @bsky.app and all my followers old and new.
November 22, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Well that's been a week on here, and like gazillions of others have enjoyed a more pleasant space. Have had proper conversations not likes from weirdo accounts. And to top it all my wee girl is coming home after being extremely unwell cheers @bsky.app and all my followers old and new.
I still think this is the most glorious of Ducati racers. In a time when they were true underdogs in Endurance and TTF1. Rutter staved the strokers off in TTF2, but awaiting the weeklies to see how Villa, Grau and co went in endurance was almost an obsession for a pursuit.
November 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I still think this is the most glorious of Ducati racers. In a time when they were true underdogs in Endurance and TTF1. Rutter staved the strokers off in TTF2, but awaiting the weeklies to see how Villa, Grau and co went in endurance was almost an obsession for a pursuit.
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl gets a new trailer. Watch it here bit.ly/3ARMs58
#WallaceandGromit #WallaceandGromitVengeanceMostFowl #film #animated #stopmotion #aardman
#WallaceandGromit #WallaceandGromitVengeanceMostFowl #film #animated #stopmotion #aardman
November 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl gets a new trailer. Watch it here bit.ly/3ARMs58
#WallaceandGromit #WallaceandGromitVengeanceMostFowl #film #animated #stopmotion #aardman
#WallaceandGromit #WallaceandGromitVengeanceMostFowl #film #animated #stopmotion #aardman
@offtrackpodcast.bsky.social Deffo worth a follow over here. One of the best podcasts around. The latest one with Jules Rider is a cracker. Do any of you remember Road Racer Magazine? It was a cracking read and super accurate for the time.
November 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM
@offtrackpodcast.bsky.social Deffo worth a follow over here. One of the best podcasts around. The latest one with Jules Rider is a cracker. Do any of you remember Road Racer Magazine? It was a cracking read and super accurate for the time.
Just read "The Pursuit of Excellence" by former Grand Prix privateer John Woodley. It documents his whole life in and out of racing. The New Zealander is fighting his final battle with MND, and it is a great credit to him for getting this book out. If anyone wants to buy a copy DM me.
November 18, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Just read "The Pursuit of Excellence" by former Grand Prix privateer John Woodley. It documents his whole life in and out of racing. The New Zealander is fighting his final battle with MND, and it is a great credit to him for getting this book out. If anyone wants to buy a copy DM me.
Great ride from @camerooneymason.bsky.social in Hamme today. Heading back to the old form with a very strong ride. Hamme used to be called Hamme Zogg, think the local mayors had a falling out!!!. Proper Belgie cross course though. Image @presseb @cyclocrossireland.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Great ride from @camerooneymason.bsky.social in Hamme today. Heading back to the old form with a very strong ride. Hamme used to be called Hamme Zogg, think the local mayors had a falling out!!!. Proper Belgie cross course though. Image @presseb @cyclocrossireland.bsky.social
@cyclocrossireland.bsky.social How do you think Cammy Mason will go at the weekend? He looks like he is getting back to a wee bit of form.
November 15, 2024 at 9:41 PM
@cyclocrossireland.bsky.social How do you think Cammy Mason will go at the weekend? He looks like he is getting back to a wee bit of form.
For fans of Steve Hislop, here is a bit of light reading we put together years ago. There are some really cool images that go along with it too. portagemediablog.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/s...
Steve Hislop – The Lost Letter.
A Reflective look at the career and early days of one of Scotland’s most celebrated racers. Article: John McComisky. Images with grateful thanks to Phil Smyth, Ian Grierson, Jack Corry and Lawrence…
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November 15, 2024 at 9:50 AM
For fans of Steve Hislop, here is a bit of light reading we put together years ago. There are some really cool images that go along with it too. portagemediablog.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/s...
An update on the Oliver's Mount races next season. The club should be commended very strongly keeping England's only pure road venue alive. oliversmount.com/jacksons-lan...
Jackson's Lane & 2025 Season Update - Oliver's Mount Racing
The main public route into our events, Jackson’s Lane, has been closed since January 2019 but we have been allowed to use the road in a one-way, traffic controlled manner for our events throughout the...
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November 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM
An update on the Oliver's Mount races next season. The club should be commended very strongly keeping England's only pure road venue alive. oliversmount.com/jacksons-lan...
Some great images of Imatra in the 70's. So good the circuit is back on the international calendar using the last incarnation of the circuit that was used for TTF1 and a Euro round in the 80's. theprivateersbook.wordpress.com/2020/09/16/i...
IMATRA MEMORIES
We are delighted to have a pictorial section in THE PRIVATEERS book dedicated to the evocative and challenging Imatra circuit. Images will be provided by renowned Finnish photographers Jari and Mar…
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November 14, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Some great images of Imatra in the 70's. So good the circuit is back on the international calendar using the last incarnation of the circuit that was used for TTF1 and a Euro round in the 80's. theprivateersbook.wordpress.com/2020/09/16/i...
Walter Villa, world champion with Harley Davidson, even when the light lowered, still continued on private bikes and was big on the classic scene.
November 13, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Walter Villa, world champion with Harley Davidson, even when the light lowered, still continued on private bikes and was big on the classic scene.
Sunshine at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough. The other lad in the shot ended up one of the top TT newcomers in 2023.
November 11, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Sunshine at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough. The other lad in the shot ended up one of the top TT newcomers in 2023.
Winter is on its way so time to crack on with the CX bike.
November 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Winter is on its way so time to crack on with the CX bike.