The Int. GS Trophy in Albania may still seem like a lifetime away, but now is the time when a lot of the action happens, especially the ‘national’ qualifying events for the ’22 ‘Main Event’. As so many of you are working hard on your bike skills for the upcoming qualifiers, we thought you’d enjoy some ‘words of wisdom’ from a few familiar Trophy faces who have organised, marshalled, competed and written about this fantastic event over the years.

Enjoy listening to Tom Weinmayr’s advice, Faizal Sukree’s recommendations, Dimitri Tournas’ memories and Brian Kiely’s latest song, specially composed for GS fans everywhere. Remember where you heard it first!

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Join us for a chat and a giggle with the one and only Tom Sykes! The former Superbike World Champion is back for a third consecutive season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team and can’t wait to get the 2021 season started on the formidable M 1000 RR factory superbike.

Testing is now over and the serious business of racing is about to begin, but Tom Sykes is also well known for his wicked sense of humour, so listen to the laid-back Yorkshireman talk all about superbikes, big-boxer R 18s and budgies – but not necessarily in that order!

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He’s the son of ex F1 world champion Nigel Mansell and a former racing driver himself but it’s motorcycles that really float Greg Mansell’s boat! Specifically, motorcycles like the BMW R 18 that can be creatively modified for both looks and performance.

At his BMW Motorrad dealership on the picturesque island of Jersey, Greg and his colleagues have been building a rather special R 18 that he has named Il Leone – which is also the nickname that the Tifosi gave to his father during his Ferrari Formula One glory years. It means ‘The Lion’ – and when you hear about the bike, you’ll understand why…

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Here’s the audio version of our recent Live Ride and Talk video podcast all about connectivity – specifically with regard to the new R 1250 RT – which is packed with ‘connected’ technology that can be accessed via its full-HD 10.25-inch TFT screen.

First we explore this ‘next generation’ of connectivity, as experienced via smartphone-based map navigation. Then we answer your questions about how how to get the most from the free BMW Motorrad Connected app and all the opportunities it offers to maximise your riding experience. Enjoy!

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In this very special episode of Ride and Talk, we celebrate the 90th birthday of Ted Simon – one of the original adventure motorcyclists. Ted has been inspiring thousands of us to travel on two wheels ever since his iconic Jupiter’s Travels book was published in 1973, detailing his 125,000 km round-the-world motorcycle ride over four years.

Ted repeated this amazing feat many years later at the age of 70, this time on a BMW R 80 GS Basic, telling the story of his second incredible journey in his book Dreaming of Jupiter. Ted seldom gives interviews these days but was happy to chat with Andy Dukes about how the world has changed during his lifetime of adventure.

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It seems like an age, but we’re finally going racing again soon, and the new BMW M 1000 RR will be making its debut in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team has an exciting new addition in the shape of Michael van der Mark, who will be lining up alongside Tom Sykes this year in the quest for championship glory.

As part of the build-up to what we are all hoping will be an unforgettable season of thrilling racing, we thought you’d like to know more about the fast ‘flying Dutchman’ who will be wearing the BMW Motorrad Motorsport colours for the first time. Hear Michael’s thoughts about the exciting months ahead in this latest episode of Ride and Talk.

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If you’re looking for a fascinating story about an incredible life spent on two wheels, then settle down, put your earbuds in or your headphones on and let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Helge Pedersen.

An absolute legend in the adventure riding community, thanks in part to his infamous (and some would say crazy) crossing of the Darien Gap, Helge’s stories from 40 years riding BMW GS bikes around the world could easily fill a whole series of podcasts! However, we’ve fitted some of the most entertaining ones into a single hour just for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

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At BMW Motorrad, we believe that what you wear is as important as what you ride, so we’re fortunate that with over four decades of experience in creating rider clothing, many motorcyclists put their faith in our equipment time and time again.

With the imminent arrival of our 2021 Gear and Garment collection, we chat with product experts Dr. Ralf Rodepeter, Julia Lein and Markus Pfister all about some of the innovative, stylish and functional products coming your way!

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To GS fans across the globe, Jean-Luc Donath is famous for his passion for the Int. GS Trophy and the joy he derives from being an instructor, a marshal, and a top rider of course. But did you know that the Frenchman is also a motorcycle cop, who makes his living as a professional rider on a police-specification BMW R 1200 RT?

We spoke to Jean-Luc about upholding law and order on two wheels, protecting his fellow citizens on his RT, and how his life changed beyond all recognition since his GS ‘love affair’ began in 2008...

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Every two years, around this time, the global GS community is eagerly awaiting the day when BMW Motorrad unveils the location for the next International GS Trophy. For many fans, it is the start of an exciting journey of training and preparation for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a national qualifier and secure a coveted place to represent their home nation at the international finals.

If you didn’t catch the livestream, you can enjoy our Ride and Talk audio podcast edit, with all the build-up, anticipation and reaction when the host country (Albania) was revealed, as well as listen to two members of the organisation team talk about the travels they have already made inside this Balkan nation and what a fantastic choice it will be to stage the 2022 event!

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