International GS Trophy 2020.
Explore the world, master every challenge at the GS, and show your team spirit: The International GS Trophy is an incomparable and challenging motorcycle adventure. More than a dozen teams from all over the world were meeting again from 9 – 16 February 2020. The riders were in for a treat as this year's venue was New Zealand. There the participants had the opportunity to experience a unique and once-in-a-lifetime event.
New Zealand: enduro fun every step of the way.
New Zealand: enduro fun every step of the way.
It's not just the perfect film backdrop for famous fantasy films, it was also the ideal terrain for the Int. GS Trophy 2020: in New Zealand, rainforest meets glaciers, steppe-like vegetation meets subtropical flora. The island is characterized by high plateaus and mountain peaks with heights of well over 3000 meters as well as fjord landscapes, countless uplands and woodlands – the best conditions for exciting trails and gruelling challenges. Wherever the trail led: every meter was packed with pure enduro fun.
The GS Trophy bike.
The GS Trophy bike.
The F 850 GS is made to push the boundaries and discover the unknown. Thanks to the two-cylinder in-line engine with 70 kW (95 hp), Int. GS Trophy riders have a robust powerhouse that will win over any terrain. The high torque and lively nature of the F 850 GS turn obstacles into exciting challenges. What's more: with an appropriate protective clothing and an indestructible equipment the riders were able to defy the extreme requirements of any challenge.
Ready. Set. Int. GS Trophy.
Ready. Set. Int. GS Trophy.
Rides through mud and water, navigation exercises and skill questions: the challenges of the Int. GS Trophy were already lurking at each national Qualifier. Those riders, who mastered them best, were getting one of the three desirable positions in their national team and thus their ticket to the Int. GS Trophy in new Zealand. 22 teams, including two international female teams, were making the event even more exciting: although the best endurists per country had been chosen, only the competition in New Zealand showed who were the best team in the end. Get to know all the participating teams and riders.
Follow The Trails.
It’s time to leave your comfort zone: follow the trails of the Int. GS Trophy (2010, 2016, 2018 and 2020) and ride the routes in New Zealand, Mongolia, Thailand or South Africa yourself! Official BMW Motorrad partners, such as the Enduropark Andalusien, Enduropark Hechlingen und Malelobo offer you the chance to experience the GS Trophy feeling. The adventure package includes the official GS models, accomodation, meals and gas as well as logistic and medical support. With official BMW Motorrad instructors, your GS as well as your team by your side you can experience the tours as authentic as possible: turn muddy roads and steep hills into your playground. Don’t waste your time and book your placement now.
Unique experiences.
Unique experiences.
The Int. GS Trophy isn’t a rally or a race; it focuses mainly on team spirit as well as skills that are tested in various ways. Sleeping in a tent and getting to know a new environment and culture as well as making new friends from all around the world, these are the unforgettable experiences of the Int. GS Trophy that BMW Motorrad hosts every two years for real off-road experts.
Eight unforgettable days.
Eight unforgettable days.
Riders took on every difficult challenge they came up against for eight days at the Int. GS Trophy 2018 in Mongolia. 18 teams from 21 countries qualified for the sixth edition of the motorbike adventure and rode 2400 kilometers over gravel, sand and stone. Here you can read about the participants' unforgettable moments and how they made new friends.
Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame.
BMW Motorrad has been hosting the great enduro extravaganza since 2008. So far, participants have ridden through Tunisia, South Africa, Patagonia, Canada, Thailand, Mongolia and New Zealand. Five teams started at the first GS Trophy, now a total of 22 teams are taking part. For a little adrenaline kick up front: You can find a list of all previous riders in the Hall of Fame. Is your country there?
Passion in the background.
Passion in the background.
An International GS Trophy needs assistants, organizers, Marshals and many other people. With their experience they make the event an unforgettable motorcycle adventure. We take a look behind the scenes and meet GS enthusiasts who have contributed significantly to the success of the International GS Trophy 2018.
The preparations
Even before the International GS Trophy 2020, the excitement was noticeable: In the stories on our social media channels, we shared with you our preparations for the big event. We showed you impressions of the qualifiers, talked to experts and provided insights behind the scenes. Of course here you can also learn a lot about the guides and participants who were on the road in New Zealand on the tour of their lives.
