MotoGPMadness

💙💛VR46 GOAT! "You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike, than other people do in all their life" - Marco Simoncelli '58' SIC

[TNT Sports Bikes @bikesontnt]

Move over Messi, Fabio Quartararo is in Paris! 🤩

The MotoGP World Champion takes the ceremonial kick off at Le Parc des Princes! ⚽️

#MotoGP

[IMSA @IMSA]

Volume UPPP!

[Fifth Gear @NotFifthGear]

People complaining about F1 at Spa should tune into WEC!

[Vincent Bruins 🧡 @VincentJBruins]

No further action after an investigation of the crash at the start.

"Car No. 80 [Lionspeed Porsche / Ricardo Feller] had a better reaction, when the start signal was given, than car No. 46 [WRT BMW / Valentino Rossi], that started on pole but outside the grid position. The No. 80 attempted an overtaking manouevre between cars No. 46 and No. 66 [Tresor Attempto Audi / Andrea Frassineti]. The No. 46 was also going towards the left and the No. 66 slightly to the right, which led car No. 80 to have contact with both cars. During the hearing, the drivers involved agreed to classify the incident as an unfortunate race incident. The stewards agree that none of the drivers involved were wholly or predominantly to blame for the incident and, therefore, decide to take no further action in this instance."

📸 SRO/JEP | #GTWorldEurope

[WRT - W Racing Team @followWRT]

Hometown hero, Valentino Rossi, scores maiden GT World Pole Position at Misano ☝🏼🇮🇹

#46 will start race one from P1 later today 👏🏼

[WRT - W Racing Team @followWRT]

Ready for another nail-biting Sprint battle?👀

Starting positions & drivers⬇️
🔵#30 P5 Silver Cup - Ignacio Montenegro
🟠#31 P10 Overall - Jordan Pepper
🔴#32 P2 Overall - Kelvin van der Linde
🟡#46 P4 Overall - Max Hesse

CEST🇮🇹
14:30-15:30 - Race 2
📺⏱️ https://t.co/cjT8NG9Igw

[･｡⊹ ࣪ ˖ theo ⁴⁶ @bezilton]

disappointed valentino rossi sharing his thoughts on the start

[Vincent Bruins 🧡 @VincentJBruins]

A strange move from the polesitting BMW of Valentino Rossi to not go through the grid boxes, which you have to do in these rolling starts. He then moves up, but Ricardo Feller is already there.

The only positive thing is that *only* two cars are taken out.

#GTWorldEurope

[Yamaha MotoGP @YamahaMotoGP]

Goodwood DELIVERED 🏁👀🔥
@LandoNorris 🤝 @ValeYellow46 ⚡️

Watch the full film on @MonsterEnergy 's YouTube channel ▶️
🔗 https://t.co/bRh2XhCj81

#MonsterEnergy | #FOS | #MonsterYamaha | #YamahaMotoGP | @fosgoodwood

[AlphaFox @alphafox]

Wow, you can really get a sense of how much the land was shifting during the recent Venezuelan earthquake a few days ago: 😲

[MotoGP™🏁 @MotoGP]

We have The Doctor in the house!👋 @ValeYellow46

#CatalanGP 🏁

[MotoGP™🏁 @MotoGP]

Hi @ValeYellow46, hope you're enjoying qualifying! 👋

#CatalanGP 🏁

[Paddock gp @Paddockgp1]

Que maravilla de video que me han pasado. La evolucion de Honda en la categoria reina del motociclismo.

#Motogp

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

At the Christmas season - a time of festive lights, warm cocoa, and heartwarming tales of Santa Claus and his trusty reindeer. But hold on to your candy canes, because there's a darker side to yuletide merriment that has been lurking in the shadows for centuries: Krampus. This horned, hooved creature, half goat man is the yin to Santa's yang, and his legacy is a twisted tale of tradition, rebellion, and, of course, a touch of mischief. In this article, we'll take you on a journey through the history of Krampus, with a special focus on the spine-tingling Krampuslauf, and explore how this once-obscure Alpine legend is clawing its way into the hearts (and nightmares) of Americans...

Krampus, a beastly figure with cloven hooves, sharp horns, and a long, menacing tongue, is said to have roots in Alpine folklore, particularly in regions of Austria, Bavaria, and parts of Eastern Europe. Some sources say that the krampus tradition was part of pagan rituals related to the winter solstice. His name is derived from the Old High German word "krampen," which means claw, a fitting moniker for this devilish creature-like entity.

Legend has it that Krampus was the antithesis of the jolly gift-giver we now know as Saint Nicholas (or Santa Claus in America). While St. Nicholas rewarded good children with treats and presents, Krampus roamed the wintry nights, punishing the naughty ones. His methods were far from pleasant, often involving the use of birch branches to scare misbehaving youngsters into shape.

In the realms of Alpine folklore, Krampus and Saint Nicholas are two sides of the same festive coin during the winter season. While Saint Nicholas embodies the spirit of generosity, kindness, and gift-giving, Krampus, with his fearsome countenance, serves as stark reminder of consequences for naughty children and those who stray from the path of virtue. St. Nicholas, whose roots trace back to a 4th Century bishop in what is now modern-day Turkey, is revered for his benevolence and compassion. Over the centuries, his legacy evolved into that of a gift-giver who rewarded well-behaved children with sweets, toys, and other delights on the eve of his feast day, December 6th. His image as a jolly old man with a flowing white beard and red robes would later become the familiar figure of Santa Claus.

In stark contrast, Krampus has the image of a nightmarish creature, a reflection of ancient pagan spirits that haunted the Alpine wilderness. While St. Nicholas bestows gifts upon the deserving, Krampus emerges from the shadows to confront the mischievous and disobedient. Armed with birch branches and chains, he admonishes, reminding children of the importance of virtue and obedience. The dynamic between St. Nicholas and Krampus serves as a powerful allegory for the balance of light and dark, good and evil, that exists in every individual. It's a reminder that kindness and generosity are to be celebrated, but accountability and responsibility are equally vital aspects of character.

🎥 : The Krampus Parade: Norway's Dark and Festive Tradition... Every holiday season, the streets of Norway come alive with the thrilling and chilling Krampus Parade, inspired by the folklore of the alpine regions, Krampus the half-goat, half-demon companion of Saint Nicholas takes center stage in a dramatic celebration at blends fright and festivity.

This video captures the eerie yet enchanting spectacle of costumed participants donning terrifying horns, chains, and bells as they march through the snow-covered streets. The parade is a thrilling reminder of the darker side of Christmas traditions, where Krampus is said to punish the naughty while Saint Nick rewards the nice. Equal parts spooky and fun, the Krampus Parade has become a beloved cultural event, drawing locals and visitors alike to revel in the excitement and honor a unique slice of European mythology.

#archaeohistories

[Pink Floyd 💎 @Just_pinkfloyd]

Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave, but don't leave me
Look around, choose your own ground

Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be

Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
When, at last, the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one

Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave

[MMGP @motto_motogp]

【Sepang Clash - 10 years on：MotoGP】
https://t.co/Mo9i2uyctb あの時を知る者も、知らぬ者も、この映像はいま改めて見る価値がある。当時だったら絶対に公開されなかった数々の瞬間が詰まっている。当初ドルナは、このドキュメンタリーを作成するにあたり、最後ロッシとマルケスを握手させるシーンで締めくくるつもりでいたらしく、あの事件に関するコメントと取材の同意を求めたが、この結末を見ると、おそらく双方から拒否されたと思われる。特にロッシはこのドキュメンタリーの製作を知りドルナ（とリバティ・メディア）に激怒し、縁切り（SNSの相互フォローをすべて削除）したと言われている。

見た人の数だけ異なる結末が導かれる物語。

この事件に関するたったひとつの正解は、今後この世界が終わるそのときになってもみつかることはないだろう。

★このドキュメンタリー映像はMotoGPに興味を持つ人なら全員が必見である。日本語の字幕も入っているので問題なく見ることが出来る。ぼくは最初、いまさらこの件をほじくりかえすのかよと見る気が起きなかったのだが、これも勉強と我慢して見始めたらもう止められなくなっていた。

[Autosport @autosport]

Marco Bezzecchi really won the #AustralianGP sprint with a seagull lodged in his bike. He went out a winner 🕊️🥇

[Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team @VR46RacingTeam]

Pov Phillip Island grid 😍

#AustralianGP #MotoGP #PertaminaEnduroVR46RacingTeam

[TNT Sports Bikes @bikesontnt]

A moment no one will ever forget 🕊️💥

RIP Gavin The Seagull (? - 2015) ❤️

#MotoGP | #AustralianGP

[MotoGP™🏁 @MotoGP]

One of those @ValeYellow46 🆚 @lorenzo99 battles that will take your breath away! 🔥

#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵