Team Middle East.
Team Middle East celebrates its debut at the 2020 edition of the Int. GS Trophy. Elias Abi Antoun (33), Martin Victor Alva (32) and Jorge Osorio Restrepo (32) are very excited to meet their competition in New Zealand. Elias Abi Antoun is an electrician from Lebanon. Martin Victor Alva, who is a business owner, and Jorge Osorio Restrepo, who works as an IT engineer, live both in the United Arab Emirates.
Elias Abi Antoun
Elias Abi Antoun
What does the “Spirit of GS” mean to you?
To discover the world with fellow riders in an adventurous way, to go to unreachable places with our GS, it’s a lifestyle, and brotherhood.
What is your favourite trail?
The GS is made for all kinds of roads, the best for me is riding the four seasons in one day: dust, mud, water crossing, fog, etc.
What do you expect from the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
A fantastic experience, beautiful moments, a good mood, ambiance and to meet best riders from all over the world.
Martin Victor Alva
Martin Victor Alva
What does the “Spirit of GS” mean to you?
It means freedom, adventure and camaraderie. It’s a lifestyle and I love it.
What do you expect from the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
A tough challenge to test the spirit, skills and endurance of each and every participant and the teams.
Why will your team win the Int. GS Trophy 2020?
We have the right mix of skills, strength and experience on a diverse set of terrain from across the Middle East. Sand, mud, mountains and gravel.
Jorge Osorio Restrepo
Jorge Osorio Restrepo
What does the “Spirit of GS” mean to you?
For me, the "Spirit of GS" is to be a solidary rider, to know your machine and enjoy the moto adventure in all terrain and waters.
What is your favourite trail?
The adventure off-road, that mix between moto travels and off-road.
What special skills do you bring to your team?
To my team I contribute with my technical riding skills and all my knowledge about BMW bike mechanics.