Surely I’m not the only one who thinks this whenever they see a map of The Strait Of Hormuz on the news?

The White House posted the first frame. Here is the rest...
(source: Pepel Klaasa on the other place)

I quite like that

Didn’t know about this. Just read about it - awful accident for both rider and marshal

I had no idea this existed

Google’s AI-powered search is cutting the need to click links, with early data showing major drops in web traffic.

The Mail reports clickthrough rates falling by two-thirds when AI overviews appear, and Bain says 80% of users rely on “zero-click” results in at least 40% of searches.

Welcome to Scotland sign on grass which is only cut on Scotland side

Reminds me of this

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

Vast improvement!!

Billboard reading: "Good news red states! You can now pick your own fruits and vegetables in the blazing sun for $5 hour."

Petition: Implement a strategy to protect motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing We want the Government to implement a national strategy that protects motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing.

UK motorcyclists: please sign this petition to implement a strategy to protect motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

I'm old enough to remember imagining the Internet would be some kind of Oracle of knowledge… Instead it has connected the previously-isolated dumbest loudest voices among us into a massive hive-mind of thundering stupidity.
...And now look what happens tomorrow…

Tesla Driver Called 9-11 After Running Down Motorcyclist While Browsing Phone on Full Self-Driving Mode: "I'm Not Sure How It Happened, But I Am Freaking Out" A Tesla driver fatally ran down a motorcyclist last year, while he was on his phone and his car was on Full Self-Driving mode.

I’ll be worried in future if I see a Tesla in my mirrors

futurism.com/the-byte/tes...

A wood enclosure containing an X ray tube which enabled customers to see the bones in their toes to establish a correct shoe fitting. First installed in the 1920s but removed in the 1970s on safety grounds

Interesting exhibit in Edinburgh Museum
"Do your feet hurt?
It was a brilliant sales pitch. Stand on a box over an X-ray tube and peer down at a screen to see the bones of your toes inside your new shoes. Are they squashing your toes?"
Shoe fitting fluoroscope.
The Pedoscope Company Ltd, c1936

Your New Car Isn’t Yours - Automakers Increasingly Charge ‘Subscription Fees.’ Subscription fees are yet another reflection of the escalating costs associated with new cars.

“Cars are no longer just vehicles—they’re becoming digital platforms designed to generate ongoing revenue.”

www.forbes.com/sites/joshma...

Very reassuring, I thought it was just me.

Great idea!!

I really like that!

Looking forward to your posts

Things you won’t see on Twitter.

No sprints and 18 races

I know I'm preaching to the converted here but sharing this thing I just posted anyway. 🏍️ theridesofar.com/2024/12/an-i...

Great show, from start to finish.

INDIAN CHALLENGER RR ULTRA LIMITED RACE REPLICA

This bagger racing is all new to me and then at Motorcycle Live on Saturday I came across this

Too right! Looking forward to it but not so much the early morning drive from Scotland tomorrow.

Triumph 765RS in Scotland

Close up of a Triumph 765RS

Luggage on a Triumph 765RS

CarPlay on a motorbike

Looks like Motorcycle Twitter is making its way over here. Maybe they’ll notice I’m already here if I post a photo of a motorbike.

Hey, let’s get some engagement farming going and reply with a picture of your bike, like they do on Threads!

CB350F

VFR400 NC24

OK here are mine

Really hope so

Done that a few times myself!

Certainly looks like we’re in a minority here.
Since moving to Scotland a couple of years ago I’ve only attended BSB at Knockhill. Previously Caldwell, Donington and Snetterton were in easy reach.
BTW I’m envious of your garage !