Posts filed under BMW

Why all the Hype about the GS Trophy?

In 2008 BMW introduced the GS Trophy, an international competition where riders from around the world take part in competing on some of the most challenging terrains in exotic locations, and they’ve since continued the competition with qualifier and final event sequels. But, why all the hype about the GS Trophy and what does it mean for adventure motorcycle culture? We talk to BMW Ambassador, Shawn Thomas to find out.

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Posted on October 22, 2020 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under BMW, GS Trophy and tagged GS Trophy Shawn Thomas BMW 2020-b.

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Shawn Thomas - How Chance Leads to Change

Shawn Thomas was an experienced motorcycle salesman who found himself in the odd position of losing interest in riding motorcycles. And just as he was getting ready to give up riding, as serendipity would have it, someone walked in to the dealership he was working at and tried to sell him on something. Something that intrigued Shawn. And that chance meeting would lead to Shawn having what many would call one of the most desirable jobs in the motorcycle world.

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Posted on June 4, 2020 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under BMW, Training and tagged Shawn Thomas BMW 2020-a.

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A Quest for Direction: Sue Hollis

When seasoned rider, Sue Hollis, left on her first long distance motorcycle trip, she had no idea if she would find the answers she was looking for. Riding in the United States and Canada, through deserts and over mountains, in sunshine and torrential downpours, she made life changing connections and discovered things about herself that would change the way she lives.

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Posted on September 20, 2018 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Adventure, Authors, BMW, Books, Long Distance Rider, Travel, Women Motorcycle Riders and tagged Sue Hollis Woman Rider Women Riders BMW Canada United States Travel Trip 2018-b.

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Rider Skills: Dropping Your Bike | Jim Hyde

RawHyde Adventures is one of the leading motorcycle off-road training schools. Founded by Jim Hyde in 2002, he started offering training programs in 2004. On this ARR Rider Skills episode Jim Hyde talks about RawHyde Adventures, and about dropping your bike.

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Posted on February 1, 2018 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under BMW, Rider Skills, Training and tagged motorcycle bmw motorbike moto rider adventure bike adv rider rider skills jim hyde rawhyde adventures 2018-a overland motorcycle riding motorcycle training off-road riding off-road training.

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From Start to Finish: Determined to Cross the Line

When Dimitrio Tournas spotted a GS Trophy poster at the BMW dealership, even with no off-road riding experience, he decided to sign up for a riding school course with his sights set on competing in the challenging adventure. With his passion and level of determination, he just might get to check that off his long bucket list one day soon.

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Posted on January 5, 2018 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Adventure, BMW and tagged motorcycle motorbike moto rider gs trophy dimitrio tournas overland 2018-a motorbike podcast moto podcast adv rider.

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The Motorcycle School of Life: David & Emy Woodburn

In the 1990's, David and Emy Woodburn traveled for almost a decade with their young daughter Mattea, in a motorcycle and sidecar outfit. They lived on the road, and the experiences they had were unlike anything the average family has, including homeschooling while travelling and growing up in many different cultures. 

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Posted on December 14, 2017 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Adventure, Africa, Australia, BMW, Couples Riding Together, Family Adventure Travel, Life on the Road, Long Distance Rider, Sidecars, Travel, World Rider and tagged motorcycle motorbike moto rider bmw sidecar overland rtw family travel motorcycle trip Barnsley Motor Werks David and Emy Woodburn 2017-b motorcycle story story.

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Helge Pedersen | 10 Years on 2 Wheels 

Back in 1982, Helge Pedersen bought one of the first BMW R80GS motorcycles to enter his home country, Norway. He sold everything he owned and soon found himself in South America crossing the Darien Gap, a feat which few attempt. Helge stayed on the road, living a vagabond lifestyle for 10 years. His story is an unusual and exciting one, with a wealth of information to inspire and guide motorcyclists around the world.

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Posted on November 23, 2017 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Adventure, Authors, BMW, Books, Life on the Road, Long Distance Rider, Travel, Travel Tips, World Rider and tagged motorcycle motorbike moto rider travel overland rtw motorcycle story motorcycle travel motorcycle adventure story helge pedersen motorcycle author motorbike book globeriders bestrest cycle pump podcast 2017-b.

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African Adventure & Tips on Getting Your Motorcycle in to Africa 

Daniel Rintz and Joey Flohr have recently completed a 3 year motorcycle adventure, and are putting together a film about their journeys, a sequel to Daniel’s first film “Somewhere Else Tomorrow”. In this episode, Daniel shares some great tips on making money on the road, travelling in Africa, and more. And Duncan Johnson from African Overlanders talks about getting your motorcycle in to Africa.

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Posted on September 28, 2017 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Adventure, Adventure Bike, Africa, BMW, Border Crossing, Couples Riding Together, Films, Life on the Road, Long Distance Rider, Travel, Travel Tips, World Rider and tagged Daniel Rintz motorcycle motorbike rider BMW motorcycle Africa motorcycle Africa Somewhere Else Tomorrow motorcycle movie motorcycle film motorbike movie motorbike film African Overlanders podcast overland overlander travel motorcycle adventure motorcycle travel motorbike travel motorbike adventure 2017-b.

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Somewhere Else Tomorrow | Motorcycle Movie | Daniel Rintz

Daniel Rintz was born in East Germany at a time when world travel was impossible for his family, but as he entered his teen years the wall fell and Daniels world fell wide open for adventure. Rintz missed nothing in this experience and embraced travel whole heartedly and is now riding adventure motorcycle around the world with Joey, the love of his life.

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Posted on November 3, 2014 by Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast & Radio Show and filed under Films, Travel, Long Distance Rider, World Rider, BMW and tagged motorcycle travel film interview jim bmw r80gs bmw r1200gs 2014-A Daniel Rintz motorbike moto Somewhere Else Tomorrow motorcycle movie podcast overland overlander rtw adventure bike rider.

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