Next month see the first BMW International GS Trophy held in Tunisia (15-24 Oct). Each of the main market countries for BMW (USA, Germany, Spain, UK, Japan, Italy) will field 6 riders (3 GS owners and 3 journalists) to spend a grueling 10 days in the desert of Tunisia on a BMW F800GS motorcycle (a bit like the Camel Trophy).
The Trophy is not a race, but a "Survivor Style" competition.
 Adams, of Rosedale, NY; Brad Hendry, of Thornton, CO; Brienne Thomson, of San Diego, CA; and Bill Dragoo, of Norman, OK. Brad Hendry, Jim Stoddard and Jason Adams - the "Tunisia Three" |
 Uk Team trials |
The three American finalists were selected from a field of 100 candidates. Their selection was based on the technical, leadership and teamwork skills. Four judges evaluated the riding, leadership and teamwork skills of the six riders in a series of grueling challenges, including: an offset slalom course, circle drill, controlled ascents and descents, uphill slalom, sand recovery, sand relay, team trail challenge, barrel race and high speed maneuvering.
For more info on the GS Trophy click here 
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