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**TBR-China** · #1 21 Jul 2017

BMW GS Trophy 2018 MONGOLIA ~ Experience a country of mythical beauty and an endurance challenge that demands the highest riding skills and a boundless team spirit - the Int. GS Trophy 2018 Mongolia:
http://tinyurl.com/y9naomta

GS TROPHY 2018 ~ Discover the world. Explore the unknown. Make lasting friendships. And tackle any challenge on your GS. The International GS Trophy is a motorcycle adventure that puts the world at your feet. Teams from all around the world battle it out in intensive daily stages and numerous special challenges. Past Int. GS Trophy challenges have been held in Southeast Asia, North America, South America, South Africa and North Africa – and in 2018 the journey takes us to Central Asia - Mongolia....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjmFAZ5OcSc

**Warin** · #2 21 Jul 2017

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Originally Posted by TBR-China

[B]Teams from all around the world battle it out in intensive daily stages and numerous special challenges.

A competition ... not a way to see a country.

**TBR-China** · #3 30 Jul 2017

Destination Adventure 2018: The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia takes place in Mongolia! Registration now open for qualifying events in 2017...

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...17?language=en

Confirmed teams for 2018: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Latin America, Mexico, Russia, Southeast Asia, South Africa, South Korea, UK, USA

For more information and details of the Intl. GS Trophy 2018 please go to www.gstrophy.com.

**TBR-China** · #4 24 Oct 2017

BMW GS Trophy Team China 2017 ~ some training going on, eh?
http://www.gsexplorer.com

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=15s&v=PYCbkfjVz1M

**mika** · #5 25 Oct 2017

Hi Butch (TBR China),

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GS TROPHY 2018 ~ Discover the world. Explore the unknown. Make lasting friendships. And tackle any challenge on your GS. The International GS Trophy is a motorcycle adventure that puts the world at your feet. Teams from all around the world battle it out in intensive daily stages and numerous special challenges. Past Int. GS Trophy challenges have been held in Southeast Asia, North America, South America, South Africa and North Africa – and in 2018 the journey takes us to Central Asia - Mongolia....

Are you promoting BMWs now? A GS Trophy to make them look like they could/should go to this places? Sure money can get you into any place and out again, as we could all see with the two British actors.

But pls Butch, this is the HUBB ... and its not for actors, wannabees or promoting any brand with bulls... slogans. Sorry, but its nothing against you (or Bmw) ... but I cant stand this useless competitons to promote what ever .... a good product does not need this fake heroism.

My 2 cents worth of today.

mika

**TBR-China** · #6 25 Oct 2017

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Originally Posted by mika

Are you promoting BMWs now?

Nope ~ sold my F8GS a while ago and no plans to buy another Beemer bike in the future, not affiliated with any bike brands at all, just a life long hobby....

Sidenote: KTM Australia has a cool 2018 Rally going around NT / Australia but might be not the right forum (HUBB) to post with all them serious full on “RTW” hardcore bikers, eh?

**mika** · #7 25 Oct 2017

[QUOTE][Nope ~ sold my F8GS a while ago and no plans to buy another Beemer bike in the future, not affiliated with any bike brands at all, just a life long hobby.... /QUOTE]

Hi Butch,

and how many 1200GSs are still parked in your garage or ordered from the dealer? No offence, but why dont you post the next dates for the HD custom bike show competition in China here as well? HD also have two wheels and can go to places.

I would suggest, a mod deletes this thread. Hope you agree Butch.

Enjoy your rides.
mika from Bolivia

**TBR-China** · #8 25 Oct 2017

Mate - sorry to burst your bubble, never owned a boxer engine BMW and never will as not very fond of them to be honest (no offence to BMW boxer engine owners please). Only “boxer engine” style bikes I had back in 90’s in PRC= Chang Jiang 750cc sidecars but that’s another story and would not buy one again either....

Mods, feel free to delete the thread if seen necessary and apologies well in advance for not being a “hardcore” RTW biker and might not be worthy posting at the HUBB.... All, have a great and relaxed day - keep on riding, over and out on the issue from my side!