BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy

Heart of Namibia Day 2: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

Sep 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

There’s something magical about waking up in Namibia, even more so when it’s under the roar of lions, ready for battle – or at least, that’s what it felt like listening to the nearly 80 […]

A clean GS is a dirty shame: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia Day 1

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ai Aiba, Namibia. The 9th BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy began with a beautiful African sunrise. After breaking camp, the riders packed their gear into bags, which were later transported to the next camp. As is […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 7

Sep 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 7. Location: Kavaje, Albania Weather: Sun, 35º Course: 80km around Kavaje Terrain types: Tarmac 20km, trails 60km Tests: SP1: Final course (double points exercise), Top three male teams: (final) 1. South Africa, […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 6

Sep 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 6. Location: Kavaje, Albania Weather: Sun, 35º Course: 250km: Himare to Kavaje Terrain types: Tarmac 100km, mountain trails 120km, sand 30km Tests: SP1: BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Com U1 Challenge, SP2: INEOS Gladiator […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 5

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 5. Location: Himare, Albania Weather: Sun, 34º Course: 210km: Farma Sotira to Himare Terrain types: Tarmac 130km, mountain trails 80km Tests: SP1: SENA Motoball Trial, SP2: SUP Water Showdown Top three male […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 4

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 4. Location: Farma Sotira, Albania Weather: Sun, 26º dropping to 18º in the mountains Course: 125km: Farma Sotira Loop Terrain types: Tarmac 45km, mountain trails 125km Tests: SP1: Farma Sotira Trial Relay, […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 3

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 3. Location: Farma Sotira, Albania Weather: Sun and cloud, 18-26ºC Course: 200km: Lake Ohrid to Farma Sotira Terrain types: Tarmac 80km, mountain/forest trails 120km Tests: SP1: ADVANTEC Challenge, SP2: LEATT Enduro Trophy […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 2

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 2. Location: Lake Ohrid, Albania Weather: Sun, 28º dropping to 16º in the mountains Course: 164km: Berat Castle to Lake Ohrid Terrain types: Tarmac 24km, mountain trails 140km Tests: SP1: Metzeler Challenge, […]

GS Trophy 2022: 21 International teams ready to go on ride of lifetime

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kavaje, Albania . Here on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, near the town of Kavaje in the western lowlands of Albania, the teams have all arrived, the bikes are waiting, tents have been pitched, riding kit […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 1

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Berat Castle, Albania. The 2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy started in spectacular fashion today. The competitors set off from the base camp at Kavaje on the shores of the Adriatic and headed inland, across the […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

Day 6: No river deep enough – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand: If day five of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy had been upscaled, then day six was simply super-sized. The GS riders crossed the South Island west to east, riding […]

Day 3: Black Sand & White Rocks – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Wainui, New Zealand. There was a concerted push south today as the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy looked to finish the day within striking distance of the Cook Strait, ready for a leap onto […]

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifier 2019

Oct 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Málaga. The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifier 2019 came to an exciting finish after three days of adventure motorcycling competition near Málaga, Spain. 31 women representing 20 countries all over the world competed […]

Heart of Namibia Day 2: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

A clean GS is a dirty shame: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia Day 1

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 7

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 6

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 5

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 4

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 3

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 2

GS Trophy 2022: 21 International teams ready to go on ride of lifetime

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 1

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Day 6: No river deep enough – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Day 3: Black Sand & White Rocks – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifier 2019

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