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 travelled around all continents throughout the globe, it returns to where it all began – Africa. Namibia impresses with beautiful landscapes, what are know 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.
International Female Qualifier
Pure woman power in Spain
Pure woman power in Spain
From 26 to 27/01/24, the 14 international female teams put their talent to the test riding the R 1300 GS in Malaga. 28 women from 17 countries once again showed off their skills riding enduro bikes at the Int. GS Trophy 2024 Female Qualifier in Spain. In a total of eight of the different 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!
Our Team for UK
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 UK! These talented bikers 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 Matthew Poole, Matthew Shields, and Steven. 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.
Matthew Poole
Matthew Poole comes from the beautiful West Sussex region of England. The 40-year-old managing director inherited his love of motorcycles from his two grandfathers. When on a motorcycling trip with friends a few years ago, they realised on the ferry home that they were the only bikers travelling with cumbersome Sport bikes. Back in England, Matthew did a test ride on a GS, and was convinced to make the change after only 2 days – just like all of his friends.
Steven Ferguson
Steven is 42 years old and comes from Perthshire in Scotland. There, he works as the manager and owner of a small family business that sells garage equipment. When he’s not riding his GS off-road, he is usually found out walking his dog, pursuing DIY projects, or taking a trip with his camper van. The first time he sat on a GS, on a typical rainy day in Scotland, he couldn’t believe how good it felt to ride it. Since then, he has also been the proud owner of a GS.
Matthew Shields
The second Matthew on the team is Matthew Shields from Somerset, England. The 33-year-old has already completed a very special trip with his girlfriend. Over a period of nine months, the couple rode their GS motorcycles from England to South Africa, through a total of 30 countries, following challenging off-road routes. What a trip! In his free time, the project manager also enjoys snowboarding and other sports.
Official Partner 2024
Metzeler
Metzeler
Premium Partner of the Int. GS Trophy 2024
