The International GS Trophy 2024
The venue of the Int. GS Trophy 2024 has been announced: the off-road adventure will be taking us to Namibia. Now that the Int. GS Trophy has traveled around all continents throughout the globe, it returns to where it all began – Africa. Namibia impresses with beautiful landscapes, what are known as the big five and many other animal species. Hot days end with crimson sunsets. The night sky that follows is overwhelming and starry. The trip to Namibia will be a unique experience with a lot of #SpiritOfGS. We can hardly wait!
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
It goes without saying that the exact routes for the Int. GS Trophy 2024 are still top secret until the event itself kicks off. However, we can already promise you one thing: it will be an unforgettable experience where participants will be able to demonstrate their riding skills and expertise as part of ambitious challenges.
It’s all about skills and team spirit. In addition to plenty of sandy stints, the route will also take us up Namibia's mountains and therefore present us with some rocky stretches. Even for experienced Enduro riders, Namibia will be an once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will remain a lasting memory.
U.S. National Qualifier
The best of the U.S.
The best of the U.S.
In September 2023 a record number of riders participated in the U.S. National Qualifiers for the International GS Trophy. Riders came from as far as California, New York and Florida to compete in Spartanburg, South Carolina in hopes of claiming a spot to represent the United States.
Congratulations to International GS Trophy Team USA - Kirk, Billy and Scott who will represent the U.S. in Namibia. And Emily and Jess who moved forward to the Women's International Qualifier in Spain in January for a chance to represent the U.S.
International Female Qualifier
Pure woman power in Spain
Pure woman power in Spain
Fourteen international female teams put their talent to the test riding the R 1300 GS in Malaga from January 26th to 27th, 2024. Twenty-eight women from 17 countries showed off their skills riding enduro bikes at the Int. GS Trophy 2024 Female Qualifier in Spain. In a total of eight of the special challenges, competitors vied to make it into the Int. GS Trophy 2024 and take the trip to Namibia. Now the final teams who will fight for the title in Africa have been determined. We commend them for making it this far!
Team U.S.A.
They have been preparing for this event for a long time – and training hard. And it’s all paid off. Introducing: our men’s team for the United States of America! These talented riders have managed to beat the competition in the national qualifiers thanks to their impressive skills. That means a definite entry to the Int. GS Trophy 2024 for Jacobus, Kirk, and Scott. But, of course, the three bikers still have plenty of time to enjoy the excitement – and continue preparing for the once-in-a-lifetime event in Namibia. Get to know the three men a little bit better here.
Jacobus De Wet
Jacobus is 44 years old and comes from Crystal Beach in Texas. The maintenance worker has been riding motorcycles since he was young, but he wasn’t particularly good at it to begin with. An advertisement for off-road training caught his eye, so he took part and was instantly hooked. He became a better and safer rider, and kept on improving. He always wanted to take part in the Int. GS Trophy, so when he saw the announcement for Namibia, he knew: “I have to get on the team.” And so he did.
Kirk Graydon
The story of Kirk Graydon from Simpsonville in South Carolina is particularly captivating. Now aged 57, he had quit his job at the age of 32, bought himself a motorcycle, got his motorcycle licence, and went on a 30,000-mile-long camping trip. His friends called this trip “The Vision Quest”. When Kirk read about the Int. GS Trophy by chance when browsing the BMW Motorrad website in 2017, he quickly made his way to the qualifying event, which was taking place 15 minutes away, and took part in a test training session at the Performance Center. He was immediately drawn in by the GS and the event as a whole.
Scott Acheson
The story of Scott Acheson from Middleburg, Florida shows how important childhood heroes can be. During his childhood, the now 58-year-old winery sales manager attended a Supercross Event at the Pontiac Silverdome with his father and sister and saw Bob “Hurricane” Hannah, who ignited his passion for motorcycling. Now, after many years, he is going to be a part of the Int. GS Trophy in Namibia! Perhaps Scott can earn his own cool nickname soon, too.
"Spirited: Riding with BMW GS Trophy 2024 Team USA"
"Spirited: Riding with BMW GS Trophy 2024 Team USA"
Follow along as Kirk, Scott, and Billy, the three members of GS Trophy Team USA, prepare to represent our country at the International GS Trophy in Namibia this September. Watch as they work on their skills, training at the BMW U.S. Rider Academy, and become a team. Stay tuned to see their progress on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @BMWMotorradUSA social media channels and root for the team at the GS Trophy 2024!