Team France.
Team France is definitely a strong one in the starting field of the Int. GS Trophy 2020. In 2012, they made it to the second place, in 2014 and 2018 to the third place of the leaderboard. Aurélien Szulek (32), Nicolas Bastin (41) and Vincent Debitte (32) count on their team spirit to defend one of the front positions. Aurélien Szulek from Bordeaux is an international director in a company for motorcycle accessories, Nicolas Bastin, who lives in the French Alps, is a software engineer and Vincent Debitte from Rethel is a heavy truck mechanic.
Aurélien Szulek
Aurélien Szulek
Complete the sentence: "For me, a week without my motorbike ..."
… is impossible. I always have some motorbikes around me. And I ride as much as I can.
What special skills do you bring to your team?
Motivation and happiness. I am really happy to be part of this event. It was a dream.
Why will your team win the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
Because we are a friendly team, highly motivated and well-trained!
Nicolas Bastin
Nicolas Bastin
What made you want to learn how to ride a motorbike?
Since I was a child, I have always wanted to ride motorcycles! I had to wait to be 21 years old for my first motorcycle. After turning 37, four years ago, I discovered a passion of off-road riding with my R 1200 GS Adventure!
What special skills do you bring to your team?
I have once been nicknamed “Energizer”, because I hardly get tired. I am doing hardcore training three to five times a week for the last ten years. I am sure this will make our team stronger!
Why will your team win the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
We have already won by being qualified! Winning the Int. GS Trophy would be the cherry on the cake! But if there would be any reason why we would win, it would be because of a great team spirit!
Vincent Debitte
Vincent Debitte
What does the “Spirit of GS” mean to you?
I think of a universe of shared adventures and mutual help around off-road bikes.
Complete the sentence: "For me, a week without my motorbike..."
It’s impossible. I work on a motorcycle, as soon as I have a little free time I ride. Make life a ride!
What do you expect from the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
Meeting a lot of people and sharing beautiful sceneries on board of a GS and especially a maximum of fun!
