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David Emmett
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Owner-operator of MotoMatters.com. Motorcyclist. Reader. Writer.

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We drove up to Bubión on the north side of the Alpujarras valley in Andalusia today. Last time we were there was 26 years ago. Still recognisable, but obviously much better off. Much more tourism now. On the one hand, sad, but better for the people who live there.
A photo of the road through the village of Bubión, looking up towards the Pico Veleta mountain which is covered in snow. On the right are the typical white stone houses of the Alpujarras region. A photo looking toward Bubión. In the foreground, white houses overlooking a steep valley full of whose leaves are turning autumnal, the greens giving way to golds, oranges, yellows.
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Probably going to get blocked for this, but this is just one of my two main mailboxes. The other one only has half as many.
An inbox with 11,122 unread mails.
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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The map by population is a better representation of the vote. The one showing municipalities looks much more Trumpian. Land doesn't vote, after all.
Map of The Netherlands with vote by party shown by population. A lot of light green for D66
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Basically every company is this @xkcd.com cartoon
The xkcd cartoon showing a large complex structure labelled "All modern digital infrastructure" being held up by a tiny pegleg labelled "A project some random person in Nebraska has been thanklessly maintaining since 2003"
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Absolutely massive toadstools out after the rain. Beanie for scale. I believe this is called a shaggy ink cap
A blue beanie next to a pointy toadstool of the same size
November 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Everyone loves a Cormac GP photo. Here's a collection from Sepang, with full resolution photos available to subscribers. Also on Patreon. Sign up and send me money!

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A photo of the front straight at Sepang. On the left is a grandstand, on the right in the distance is the pits. Dark clouds hang over the whole scene, and there are faint reflections in the bottom half of the photo
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Reposted with alt text. Excellent news.
Update on Noah Dettwiler's condition During the sighting lap of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, Noah Dettwiler was involved in a serious accident. The incident required immediate median intervention at the track, where Noah suffered multiple cardiac arrests and was resuscitated. He was then airlifted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, where doctors undertook several emergency surgeries, including removal of his spleen to stop severe bleeding and a first operation on his leg, which had sustained an open fracture. They also inserted a catheter to monitor intercranial pressure. He suffered from severe lung contusions as well and remained in critical condition for several days. On Wednesday, the doctors announced that his condition was no longer critical, and form that point on, he continued to make remarkable progress. After undergoing additional X-rays, the doctors also found a crack in his neck. he will need to wear a neck brace for a few weeks to stabilize it. He is now awake and communicating with his family and the doctors. Earlier today, he was able to leave intensive care and was transferred to a private clinic in Kuala Lumpur to continue his recovery. He will need to undergo another surgery on his leg, but it is still unclear when he will be able to return to Switzerland, and whether the operation will take place in Malaysia or after his repatriation. On behalf of the family and the entire team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the medical staff at the track, as well as to everyone at the Sepang International Circuit and Kuala Lumpur Hospital for their professionalism, excellent support, and care. We also want to thank everyone for the many messages of support received from across the paddock and around the world. They are deeply appreciated by the family and all of us. Our thoughts are with José Antonio Rueda, as well as his entire team and loved ones during this difficult time. We send them our full support. Thank you
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Jorge Martin has had a checkup on the collarbone he broke at the #MotoGP race in Japan. He has full motion back, but the fracture isn't fully healed yet. He'll have another check soon. I suspect he is hoping to return at Valencia
Dear Media, today Jorge Martín underwent a medical check with Professor Xavier Mir after the surgery that fixed his right clavicular fracture following the accident suffered in Japan. The post-operative evolution is progressing as expected, with full recovery of mobility in his right arm, although the fracture has not yet healed completely. A further medical check is due in the next few days.
October 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Emergency aid package arrived from @ursaminorthreat.bsky.social. The only Monster that will pass my lips
A grab bag of Pickled Onion Monster Munch
October 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Great news on Noah Dettwiler. No longer listed as critical. Still a very long way to go, but this is a really positive development
Update on Noah Dettwiler According to the doctors, Noah's condition is now stable and no longer critical. He will continue to be monitored closely in the intensive care unit. Thank you all for your continued support and kindness. CIP Green Power Team, Dettwiler family, management, and Tom Lüthi
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Grootste deel van de artikelen is ook gewoon gestolen van Wikipedia. Alleen de artikelen waar zij de waarheid niet willen accepteren zijn aangepast.
The content is adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License.
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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PDF with full results here.

Again, looks like PVV has a strong base but a low ceiling. D66 and PVDA look like they could be strong.
Read the rest of the report and PVV is on a strong downward trend

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A chart showing D66 with the greatest potential votes, PVV with a very strong base but much lower potential, GL-PVDA roughly level with D66, CDA not far behind
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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This to me was the most interesting chart:
PVV looks to have a fairly solid floor, but a much lower upside. And it is entirely possible that we could end up just squeaking a 3-party coalition, either GL-PVDA/D66/CDA or (less likely) D66/CDA/VVD.
Chart showing voting preferences in the Dutch election. It shows the PVV with the strongest solidified base, but D66 with the largest number of voters considering them, with large numbers of undecideds looking at CDA and GL-PVDA too
October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Some of Cormac Ryan Meenan's stunning photographs from the most photogenic #MotoGP track in the world

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Joan Mir at Phillip Island. A red, white and green MotoGP racing motorcycle is seen side on at nearly fully lean. The asphalt is not visible, just the green grass around it. In the background, the sea of Sunderland Bay, with a headland beyond.
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Repsol becomes official lubricant supplier for Moto2 and Moto3
Repsol to become MotoGP™ partner from 2026 A new agreement with the iconic brand returns the Repsol name to centre stage in MotoGP Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Repsol and MotoGP will begin a new partnership in 2026 as Repsol becomes the official lubricant supplier to Moto2™ and Moto3™. The iconic brand will also headline as title sponsor at a MotoGP Grand Prix each season and enjoy a prominent trackside presence throughout the calendar. In MotoGP, performance, reliability, and innovation make the difference in every millisecond. As the lubricant supplier to Moto2 and Moto3, Repsol will test its products under the most extreme conditions – competition – ensuring the energy company can continue to bring the most advanced technology to its commercial products worldwide. Repsol Lubricants has a broad portfolio of products, developed at the Repsol Technology Lab – one of the most advanced and well-known private R&D centers in Europe, equipped with cutting-edge technology and manned by a team of 230 researchers and scientists. Following this agreement with MotoGP, Repsol Lubricants will also launch a new range of competition products, reinforcing its commitment to end consumers by offering lubrication solutions for all types of motorcycles, from high-performance to everyday use. Repsol has played a key role in MotoGP for more than 50 years, including its 30-year partnership with the Repsol Honda Team – one of the most successful pairings in MotoGP history. Now, the brand returns as a key supplier to Moto2 and Moto3, as well as a title sponsor and trackside presence throughout the calendar. Clara Velasco, Repsol Lubricants: "This new partnership with MotoGP represents a significant step in our global growth strategy. We are excited to return to the sport and to be able to demonstrate the quality and performance of our lubricants in such a demanding environment. This agreement allows us to continue innovating and improving our products to offer the best to our customers."
October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Of course women don't like the Cybertruck.

Women only want one thing, and it's a Ducati Panigale V2S
A bright red Ducati Panigale V2S sports motorcycle, seen from the right side.
October 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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From Ducati:

Marc Marquez has had surgery on the shoulder he injured at Mandalika, because the bone he fractured wasn't stabilising with immobilisation.
📣 Updates about @marcmarquez93 After a checkup for his right shoulder blade injury, Marc Márquez has undergone a successful operation at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid, Spain. The same medical team who had examined him seven days earlier found that the coracoid fracture and ligament damage were not showing sufficient signs of stabilization after a week of being immobilized. Therefore, given the risk of residual instability, it was decided to go ahead with surgical stabilization and repair the acromioclavicular ligaments. Marc Márquez, who is already at home, will continue his recovery process, and his progress will determine the timing of his return to racing competition. We wish you all the best, Champ! 💪❤️
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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"Sir, there's been a second antifa"
Marco Rubio whispers in Donald Trump's ear. Trump wears a blank expression, because his brain is made of porridge and the only thing he can concentrate on is teenage tits now.
October 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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KTM have issued a press release saying that they run their 850cc #MotoGP on the dyno, and are preparing for 2027 and beyond.

press release here:
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A photo of KTM's 850cc MotoGP engine. It is obviously a 90 degree V4, but has a large orange cloth draped over it, hiding most of the details
October 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Jorge Martin has had successful surgery on the collarbone he broke in the sprint race at Motegi. He won't race in Indonesia and won't be replaced
JORGE MARTÍN: SUCCESSFUL SURGERY ON HIS RIGHT COLLARBONE Noale, 30 September 2025 – Surgery on Jorge Martin's right collarbone has been successfully completed. Following a crash in the sprint at Motegi, the Spanish rider had suffered a displaced fracture of the right collarbone. On Sunday, Jorge returned to Spain to undergo surgery for the reduction and fixation of the fracture, which was carried out on Tuesday morning at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus by the medical team led by Dr Xavier Mir. Recovery time will be assessed in the coming days depending on his progression following the surgery. As permitted by the regulations, Martín will not be replaced for the Indonesian GP.
September 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Here's what Marc Marquez needs to do to win the 2025 #MotoGP title on Sunday at Motegi.

The tl:dr; version is that he needs to finish second, or no more than two places behind Alex Marquez. Realistically, he just has to finish. Hard for Alex to finish ahead of him starting 8th
Marc Marquez now leads Alex Marquez by 191 points. The #93 can clinch the title tomorrow if he doesn’t concede more than six points to Alex Marquez by the end of the Grand Prix. Here’s the full rundown. Marc Marquez will be the 2025 MotoGP World Champion if: - He wins or finishes second - He finishes third and Alex doesn't win - He finishes P4, P5 or P6 and Alex doesn't finish better than P3 - He finishes P7, P8 or P9, and Alex doesn't finish better than P4 - He finishes P10 or P11, and Alex doesn't finish better than P5 - He finishes P12, and Alex doesn't finish better than P6 - He finishes P13, and Alex doesn't finish better than P7 - He finishes P14, and Alex doesn't finish better than P8 - He finishes P15, and Alex doesn't finish better than P9 - He fails to score any points and Alex doesn't finish better than P10
September 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Care package arrived from Alpinestars. Outstanding
An Alpinestars Supertech R10 helmet, and Alpinestars Bogota jacket and pants
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Men would rather jump into a tub of freezing water than go to therapy
How I went from planning my suicide to thriving through ice baths & the nervous system regulating process I've used to help 200+ men do the same
September 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Ducati tracks parts with incredible precision anyway. Each part is numbered and logged each time it is used to track mileage. So it is not much extra work. Zoom in on this and you'll see a serial number and a production date
The rear wheel of a Ducati MotoGP bike
September 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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A photo of the Angel Nieto memorial above Puerto de la Cruz Verde. A stone wall overlooking some hills. On the stone wall are stone letters spelling out A. NIETO. Where the original statue says 12+1, that has been replaced with 0+0
September 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM