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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 months

A good chat….

Keith Huewen🎙

@KeithHuewen

3 months

MotoGP Tech Deep Dive with Neil Spalding | OMG! MotoGP Podcast via @YouTube

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

The entire time I worked in the @MotoGP paddock @ValeYellow46 was 'the man'.. win or lose he was the centre of attention. He essentially made MotoGP.. Thank you for making it fun Vale; finding a replacement with the same 'draw' isn't going to be easy..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Right .. attention all you @BritTalentCup riders.. or potential riders.. The road to @MotoGP does start here.. I give you @BradBinder_41 @OfficialBSB Silverstone in 2009... You can make it from here... 👍

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Its clear that the Ducati 'swingarm wing' produces downforce. I understand the other manufacturers being upset. But @Ducatimotor mustn't be penalized for spotting a hole in the regulations. Any resolution must still allow teams to design surprises. @MotoGP is a prototype series!

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

And here we go..the 2020 prototype @KTM_Racing @MotoGP bike… not so much a steel tube frame as a steel beam… pic copyright!!

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 months

So @marcmarquez93 is running in 4th place, the 3 bikes in front of him and the 3 bikes behind him all have the latest ‘ground effect’ style fairing lowers. He doesn’t, so on that fact alone either of those additions are completely useless or he’s riding better than the others.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

Godspeed Nicky Hayden. RIP. The best, most humble and honourable man I have known in the GP Paddock. Simply gutted that this should happen.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

By far the best news of the day.. Just seen a pic of @TitoRabat taking his first steps in Hospital after his operation last night. Forza Tito... #Toughpeep @MotoGP @SilverstoneUK 👍

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

So I’ve just spent the last near 20 years trying to understand the physics of motorcycles racing at their limit.. and now I have to factor in this as well!! Awesome.

Billy Biketruck

@Biketruck

3 years

Nothing to see here...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Paul Smart made his last lap today… the Hearse was escorted by 3 Ducati 750 bevels.. and watched by a lot of friends. A brilliantly generous man and an inspiration to many. Thank you Paul.. a lot of things would have been very different without you. Rest in Peace my friend.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Yikes...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Excellent …

Red Bull Motorsports

@redbullmotors

3 years

@dakar @Petrux9 @dakarlive @MotoGP @redbull @redbullITA @KTM_Racing We’re not crying, you are 🥺 The moment @Petrux9 was told he won today's 5th stage, the first-ever person to win in @MotoGP and @Dakar ! 😮 🔗 #RedBull #RedBullMotorsports #Dakar2022 #DakarRally #Dakar @DakarLive @Tech3Racing @RedBullITA

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Race control are clearly on another planet…. and @marcmarquez93 needs removing from the competition..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 months

Looks like a fairly competitive fast group….

Yamaha Racing

@yamaharacingcom

3 months

Is this the world’s coolest track day? 😎 #YamahaRacing

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Way to go…

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

A highlight of the local motorcycle scene… getting prepped for a trip to the @GoodwoodRRC Members meeting in 10 days time.. a Kenny Roberts Replica @YamahaMotorEU TZ750 …

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

I don’t do football... but excellent stuff from Klopp...

EPL Bible

@EPLBible

5 years

Jurgen Klopp's response when asked about Coronavirus is absolutely class. This is spot on. It’s impossible to dislike this man. 👏

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Respect.....

Fran Wyld

@fran_corchamps

5 years

Gigi Dall’Igna stood in the middle of pitlane for more than 5 minutes waiting for Lorenzo. Everyone else came out when he got closer or turned round, but Dall’Igna stood there looking down the pit entry for 5 straight minutes. The story we never got to read. #ThankYouJorge

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Standing ovation for @lorenzo99 ... elegant and thoughtful speech setting out his decision to retire from @MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 months

Good track day that..

Everything Moto Racing

@everythingmrace

3 months

Just some random guys at Silverstone today Can you count the titles, national and world, and TT wins? #MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Now we have the winner of the Monday morning ‘cool welding’ competition… the last of the ‘curly tail’ type pipes from Honda.. @MotoGP #CzechGP #screensaver

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

I went to work in MotoGP in 2003.. @ValeYellow46 was already 'the man'. I followed him and his machinery as closely as I could for 18 years. This picture, taken at the end of the Sepang test in 2020.. was the last I took of him. Enjoy your retirement sir.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

So @JohannZarco1 gets a pit lane start as a penalty.. simply doesn’t deserve it. Whoever signed off the track as safe should be the ones looking at a penalty...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Yowza....!

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

You wait all year to see an OW01 then…..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

10 years

“ @marcmarquez93 : 68 grados. Como? No lo se! / 68 degrees. How? I don’t know! 🙈 http://t.co/10tg5F1r9f” A trifle extreme.. and he saved it :)

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

You e got to hand it @ValeYellow46 s graphics guys… they really do deliver..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Excellent tweet…

Jorge Lorenzo

@lorenzo99

3 years

End of an era. On the track the 4 of us were just as fast, but in terms of charisma and transcendence @valeyellow46 is at the level of Jordan, Woods, Ali or Senna. Enjoy this new chapter, legend! #VR46Decision

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

When @suzukimotogp were planning their return to the @MotoGP paddock Ken Kawauchi came along with the first delegation. ‘we are coming back and we are going to win’.. Originally a specialist in swingarm design Ken is the Technical Director who has worked so hard for this win.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

10 months

So what’s Aleix Espargaro’s contract position? There a would appear to be a very quick.. and significantly less excitable, young rider looking for a good bike for 2024 right now… ..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

We dead... ☹️

Universal Curiosity

@UniverCurious

5 years

Boston Dynamics' Atlas shows off its agility with a flawless gymnastic routine. Credit: Boston Dynamics

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

2 months

@F1Ruaraidh Less of a death grip on the steering wheel would probably help… I also suspect @cheshirepolice probably haven’t ever left their county..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Here we go.. First out @JohannZarco1 s @KTM_Racing bikes .. #ValenciaTest @MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Shaft drive.....

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

11 months

Nice done @JohannZarco1 .. it’s been a long wait but now it’s worth it!!

Crash MotoGP

@crash_motogp

11 months

One of our followers got this amazing front row view of Johann Zarco’s backflip celebration 👏🇦🇺 🎥 Simão Nascimento (Instagram) #MotoGP #AustralianGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Nice.. Good Job @calcrutchlow

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

@YamahaMotoGP

3 years

💬 @calcrutchlow : "I'm happy to be spending the next two years with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team as their Official Test Rider again. I think it makes sense for all parties involved to continue our good working relationship from last year. I will again put 100% into it."

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

@MayorofLondon @metpoliceuk Sir, the crims are using disc cutters, and are threatening people who attempt to intervene with those disc cutters. There isn’t an ‘anti theft device’ invented that will resist that. It is your restrictions on @PoliceP actions that embolden this behaviour.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

#Lestweforget

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Now that’s a neat idea.....

Dr. Kash Sirinanda

@kashthefuturist

5 years

Do you like this innovation?

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Yikes...

MMGP

@motto_motogp

6 years

最初のジャンプ見たら国境に壁を作ろうとしているトランプ大統領が発狂しそうだね（笑）RT

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

I think someone needs to release the images that show why they invoked an irrevocable penalty...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

8 years

@realDonaldTrump The press is that threatening?

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Quietly sitting at the top of @MotoGP pitlane... the @UKTriumph 765 Daytona Moto2 engine development bike... who would like to see this made as a road bike??

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

I try to remember that people follow me on Twitter for @MotoGP technology.. not politics.. but in the UK tomorrow is a special day… so I have to make a small exception.. These guys have taken a very important stand and I agree with them.. please have a quick read.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

A new addition to the @MotoGP section of the paddock..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

So what’s occurring here then? 😊

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Looks like @GresiniRacing is back.. Fausto would be proud…

MotoGP on TNT Sports

@motogpontnt

3 years

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 😤 Enea Bastianini is a @MotoGP winner! 🙌 An incredible start to the season! Who saw that coming?! 🤯 #QatarGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

So... I’ve worked in @MotoGP since 2003... that the only the third win for @suzukimotogp since I started.. they deserve many more...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Catching up with Panorama’s Smart Motorway; the advice from @transportgovuk to stay in your car sounds terrifyingly like the ‘stay in your flat’ advice at Grenfell. I think we need to have our hard shoulders back and fire whoever thought 2.5 miles between refuges was acceptable.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

We will remember them…

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

2 years

Fantastic tech...

PiQ

@PiQSuite

2 years

⛵️ At this point, the yachts that take part in the America’s Cup are more aircraft than sea-craft. And that is pretty awesome. - @americascup

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

Look what just turned up!!! 👍😊 The third edition is go!!

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

That’ll be an interesting day......

GPOne.com

@gponedotcom

6 years

Hamilton and Rossi: Mercedes-Yamaha swap: BREAKING An agreement is already in place: Lewis will rider the M1 and Valentino will drive the F1 W10 at the end of the season after the Abu Dhabi GP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Massive thanks to all those who have helped get my 94 years old Dad his COVID jab this evening... the effort is really appreciated!! (Picture taken in sunnier times!)

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Calculating fuel consumption is a critical part of @MotoGP motorcycle racing… use as much as you are allowed to carry.. and dont have any spare at the end whoever was in charge the fuel calcs on @Rins42 bike deserves to be on the podium with him… amazing..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Out for a ride... Valencia tomorrow... @MotoGP ..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Simply superb...

MotoGP on TNT Sports

@motogpontnt

4 years

The greatest long lap we've ever seen 🤯 Johann Zarco NAILED this! #CzechGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

There is quite a lot of Aero hanging off that thing…. @DucatiMotor @MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

9 years

Cant argue with that...

Michael Laverty

@MichaelLaverty

9 years

Marc broke the unwritten rule, always RESPECT those fighting for a Championship when you're not. Vale got enraged and hung him out to dry

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

If only Fausto could have seen this..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Rest in Peace Nicky….

Motociclismo España

@motociclismo_es

4 years

Una leyenda no necesita un palmarés gigante. Nicky Hayden fue el último campeón americano y, sobre todo, el piloto que destronó a Valentino Rossi en todo su esplendor. Hoy se cumplen tres años de su fatídica muerte. Siempre estarás en nuestra memoria 🖤

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

Struggling a bit with the accusations against @SirWiggo ... the rules say that medical need is allowed.. AFAIK the rules say he could have these drugs. That’s It.. end of.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

That’s a bit more like it...

Metropolitan Police

@metpoliceuk

6 years

Our officers are trained to use a range of special tactics to disrupt moped enabled crime.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Proper respect... that really doesn’t happen often...

MotoGP™🏁

@MotoGP

3 years

The whole paddock lines up to congratulate the pole man! 👊 @88jorgemartin , take a bow! 😎 #DohaGP 🏁

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

So @ValeYellow46 is back... which is great ..BUT we should all be very impressed in @garrettgerloff s @MotoGP performances in FP 1 and FP2 @CircuitValencia on Rossi's bike.. Gerloff has proven he is worth a longer look...

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

2 months

Out for a ride!! It’s summer…

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

1 year

One of the greatest bikes ever built… and it was an honour and privilege to be allowed to ride it!!! .. without a doubt I was the slowest to ever ride it too!

Repsol Honda Team

@HRC_MotoGP

1 year

#RideOnKentuckyKid

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

You have to respect @ValeYellow46 for the effort…

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

Jaysus... Well done that man...

Jeff Pappone 🇨🇦

@jpappone

4 years

Wow, watch Dr. Ian Roberts go straight into the flames to help @RGrosjean . Incredible bravery and dedication. #Bravo sir. #NotAllHeroesWearCapes #F1 #BahrainGP @HaasF1Team @FIA

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

And now we have @YamahaMotoGP with a prototype frame M1 for @mvkoficial12 … less lateral rigidity and more braking stability will be the target I am guessing.. pic copyright!

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

1 year

Amazing…..

MotoGP™🏁

@MotoGP

1 year

That's just ridiculous really isn't it 😅 @88jorgemartin 🔥 #CatalanGP 🏁

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

That’ll be a new frame on @AndreaDovizioso s @DucatiMotor @motogp bike then.. big differences... @CircuitValencia

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Then we have an ex Mamola 500cc Cagiva GP bike.. #Canadaheightsbikenight

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

2 years

Ride of the year from @AleixEspargaro … Brilliant.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Just great...

Jeremy Vine

@theJeremyVine

3 years

Brightened my day 🌤

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

A nice little phone screen saver courtesy of @marcmarquez93 and @HRC_MotoGP .. @MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Way too soon... Rest in Peace Ms Schmitz...

Frikadelli Racing

@Frikadelli_R

3 years

Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 – 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer. She was 51 years old. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and friends are deeply saddened by the immeasurable loss.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Given the effort and career risks taken by @JohannZarco1 to get to where he was a long lap penalty for Mir isn’t really sufficient....

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

'When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.'

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

Mav is back….

alpinestars

@alpinestars

3 years

Permission to Buzz the Tower? Top Gun is back 💪💪💪 #Alpinestars | #AlpinestarsProtects

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

Nice….

MotoGP Livery

@MotogpLivery

5 years

Mike Hailwood replica design on the Ducati GP19. Looks good😲 #ducati #hailwood #motogp #castrol #motogplivery #classic #roadracing #motogpliveries

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

10 months

Another addict….. 😁

Crash MotoGP

@crash_motogp

10 months

Valentino Rossi teaching his daughter Giulietta already on a motorcycle 🫶 she’s got a great teacher 👨‍⚕️ 🎥 @ValeYellow46 #MotoGP

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

Great bloke.. the scenes in the Valencia Parc Ferme back in 2006 were of pure unadulterated joy... the stuff of dreams.. Rest In Peace Nicky.

MotoGP on TNT Sports

@motogpontnt

7 years

23. The last word of the year 2017 has to go to Nicky Hayden. #RideOnKentuckyKid .

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

4 years

So @JohannZarco1 rides like @lorenzo99 and he rode Lorenzo’s last Yamaha for both of his @YamahaMotoGP years, @lorenzo99 has a very specific style-and the bike that Zarco is now riding is the one that came out of @lorenzo99 s two years of effort @DucatiMotor -time for a rehire?🤔

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Best sticker yet... #Mir #ValenciaTest @suzukimotogp @MotoGP 👍

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

We dead... 😟

Brendan May

@bmay

3 years

Boston Dynamics robots. Incredible and alarming in equal measure.

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

7 years

The Valencia @MotoGP test, and the 2018 season starts today.. Some people have more work to do than others.. but it's always a good sign if you can keep your sense of humour while you fix things... 👍

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

8 years

And from Wellington museum last week…

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

3 years

The 2021 @OfficialBSB champions ..

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

5 years

So it seems @JohannZarco1 isn’t keen on an Avintia based 2019 @DucatiMotor bike. I think it has the potential to be really impressive- @JohannZarco1 rode an ex @lorenzo99 Yamaha for two years in a very similar way to Lorenzo himself + that 2019 Ducati was designed for @lorenzo99

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Neil Spalding

@Spalders

6 years

Marquez should get a black flag for that start.

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@Spalders