Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Oct. 7, 1926: University of Kansas students Lee Van Deusen and William Lynn built this device out of a Harley-Davidson to get around a new school rule banning undergraduates from having cars on campus. 0407
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It's race day. Do something a little different - it's fun! Come on out and join us for some great flat track motorcycle (and kart) racing at Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway. 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Racing starts around 7, hope to see you there 020
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sept. 26, 1926: Hungarian aviator Karoly Kaszala prepares to race a Harley-Davidson in his new high-speed hobby, motorcycling. 0201
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sept. 26, 1926: A motorcyclist on his Harley-Davidson, with an advertisement for its mileage over the rear tire, in a photo from the archives of the Pasadena, Calif., Post. 0213
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's race day! C'mon out and join us at Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway tonight! Bikes, karts and, yes, Speedway. 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Racing starts at 7, hope to see you there. 030
Reposted by Bruce DemskeEric Alper @thatericalper.com · 19/09/2026Jan Smithers on the cover of Newsweek in 1966. She would go on to play Bailey Quarters on WKRP in Cincinnati. 0122
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sept. 18, 1926: Pierre Perrotin is presented with flowers before competing in a Paris-to-Lille motorcycle race in France. 082
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I am so sorry Scott. I’ll be thinking of you and your family today 021
Reposted by Bruce DemskeThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/09/2026“I fear we are careening toward a future with fewer and fewer journalists to do the expensive, difficult work of original reporting.” — A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times. We thank the reporters who have been a part of our 175 years of fact-based journalism. 2923048
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Very cool! That bike doesn’t look like one we have over here, what is it? 120
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Aug. 28, 1926: Chicago policemen practice for a game of motorcycle polo they will play next week at Soldiers Field. 0132
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I went to the Mayors Cup in Krakow last fall, it was great! I’m a huge fan of both Speedway and Poland and am thoroughly enjoying your posts 120
Reposted by Bruce DemskeIcelass @icelass.bsky.social · 27/08/2026STOLEN today from Rattlesden near Stowmarket, Suffolk 😡 This belongs to a friend. Please help make it too hot to handle …. Suffolk Police Inc SC-27082026-56 refers BMW R1250GS (colour Black) #Bikers #Stolen #StolenMotorbike 01111
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Happy Independence Day Ukraine 🇺🇦! So grateful to all those in Ukraine sacrificing so much for all of us, & protecting freedom for the world. To our Ukrainian brothers and sisters Слава Україні та вільної дороги! (Glory to Ukraine & Ride Free!) Pics from last fall in Kyiv, Dnipro & Kryvyi Ryi 050
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 23/08/2026One of Cincinnati’s sister cities. Happy birthday Kharkiv, Happy Flag Day Ukraine 🇺🇦 060
Reposted by Bruce DemskeUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 23/08/2026Founded in 1654, Kharkiv has always been legendary. An unbreakable city full of cheerful and brave people. Today, the city celebrates its 372th anniversary. Happy birthday, Kharkiv! 416632
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Depends on your taste of course but for me anything by Verdka Surdichka or Gogol Bordello. One of my favorites: youtu.be/7Am5AEPHd6k?...youtu.beVERKA SERDUCHKA — ВСЕ БУДЕТ ХОРОШО [OFFICIAL VIDEO]YouTube video by mamamusic 010
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Am I thinking of building a big board track to try to beat this record (with modern bike/safety gear!)? Well, I’m not not thinking about it! Then again we have too few hundred year old records held by folks named Curley, 120 mph is still really fast and it would be a lot of work & expensive so… 040
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 21/08/2026It's race day! Come join us at Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway tonight. 30 minutes from Cincinnati and always a good time. Racing starts at 7:30. Hope to see you there! 131
Reposted by Bruce DemskeSimon Patterson @denkmit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026You learn something new every day: the first ever winner of the World Press Photo award in 1955 was Danish photographer Mogens von Haven for a shot of a motocross crash at Volk Mølle. Incredible shot! 4405
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Aug. 16, 1926: P.C. Stokes goes uphill in a spray of dirt during the International Six Days Trial for both female and male motorcycle racers in Buxton, England. 0103
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I either never knew he played for the White Sox or totally forgot. Always a Met to me, he moved to Cincinnati when I did and made it seem a little more like home. 010
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 31/07/2026So sorry Brad. These are all great pics (and memories I’m sure) but the one with the glasses just gets me. Thinking of you, yours and Kevin today. 020
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Yes, good eye! The wheels are V&H too although they were actually made by Performance Machine. The Termis are great. There used to be a bunch of great options but with the short run during which they made the bike most aren’t made any more 😞 010
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 28/07/2026We had the XR1200 here in the states for a few years, there is still a good community here! The XR1000 was an earlier air cooled carbureted version that was also a nice bike! 010
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 27/07/2026@rednosestudio.bsky.social stopped by the farm this weekend and hung out with me and @katedemske.bsky.social. Art, animals, friendship and motorcycles. Perfect day, no notes! 3101
Reposted by Bruce DemskeLudwig von Buzzthoven @vonbuzzthoven.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Best thing ever. #motosky #honda #supercub #japan #hellokitty #bike #ride #motorcycle #scooterglobal.hondaSuper Cub × Hello Kitty | Cub | HondaFor Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, Super Cub — the classic two-wheeler beloved worldwide — teams up with the character for this special, limited edition. 3112
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Thank you for the journey, it’s has been great, I’ve learned a bunch and I’ll miss it! 010
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Really sorry to hear this, thinking of you and yours today. 020
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 15/07/2026July 15, 1926: The start of a motorcycle race in Karlova Studanka, Czechoslovakia. 0101
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026July 8, 1926: A motorcyclist who was part of an expedition to the Sahara demonstrates his vehicle in Paris. 0112
Reposted by Bruce DemskeMax Vanoni @maxvanoni.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Desperate as there’s no MotoGp or WorldSBK? Well you’re in luck as this weekend is Round 4 of the FIM Flat Track World Championship in Croatia. Free to watch on fim-moto.tvfim-moto.tvFIM-MOTO.TV - HomepageFIM-MOTO.TV is the official video platform of the FIM, offering live events from all around the world, thrilling race highlights, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive stories from the world of mot... 2103
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 28/06/2026June 28, 1926: A motorcyclist and his canine companion make their way through Piccadilly Circus, London. 0306
Reposted by Bruce DemskeMax Vanoni @maxvanoni.bsky.social · 19/06/2026King’s Lynn for ACU Round 1&2 this weekend so a chance to share one of my favourite moments there. First podium with Jack few years back, he’s come such a long way since. 082
Reposted by Bruce DemskeOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026We have an announcement. Orkney Library & Archive will be CLOSING at 5pm tonight (Thursday 18th June) instead of 6pm. Apologies for any inconvenience. We hope this archive photograph of 2 men trying to work out the best way to ride a motorcycle helps to make up for any disappointment. 224720
Reposted by Bruce DemskeMax Vanoni @maxvanoni.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Want to watch close racing? Support your grassroots motorsport. Racing again this weekend, yay! 3326
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 16/06/2026June 16, 1926: A competitor runs into trouble just before the start of a motorcycle race on the Isle of Man. 0143
Reposted by Bruce Demske100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026June 15, 1926: Motorcycle racers vie for the Czechoslovak Touring Trophy on the Praděd circuit. 1211
Reposted by Bruce DemskeSimon Patterson @denkmit.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Post-war, Ukraine needs a MotoGP race. There’s a sports bike culture here that simply doesn’t exist the same way anywhere else in Europe these days 2475
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Last night in Lawrenceburg. All kinds of motorcycle flat track racing talent & a fantastic time. At least six AFT pros at our local track and so much fun for Skinny Inc bike night. So lucky to have this track so close to Cincinnati. Support your local race track folks or these places will disappear. 1111
Reposted by Bruce DemskeMax Vanoni @maxvanoni.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Iwade (Sittingbourne) in Kent for a non championship DTRA race this Sunday if you’re looking for something to do. Free to spectate. 261
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It's race day! Come on out to Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway for Skinny Inc. bike night tonight. Great folks and great racing, 30 minutes from Cincinnati. Motorcycles and Karts. See you there! mailchi.mp/0e33aaf67608... 030
Bruce Demske @brucedemske.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Progressive is great. It’s worth getting a quote from GEICO too, just to see how prices compare, they do a good job. 000
