Munich. With just a matter of weeks to the start of
the seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, Oceania 2020, the
attention at GS Trophy HQ has moved on to sorting and shipping the
personal equipment that will be used by the Int. GS Trophy
participants in New Zealand.
Extreme adventure calls for high-performance equipment and for 2020
an exciting new range of equipment is being supplied to the
competitors to ensure their comfort and safety. As ever, BMW Motorrad
is well placed to provide high quality rider equipment through its own
accessory product lines while off-bike necessities are being supplied
by new partner company Rab.
Here’s what the competitors will be
supplied with:
Rider Gear.
BMW Motorrad Rallye Competition Suit.
Used in every International GS Trophy, the Rallye suit is packed with
highly functional features that make it the perfect attire for the
adventure rider.
This well-ventilated suit is made of
abrasion-resistant ProTechWool material and has seven pockets for
storing personal items. EU-certified body armour in the back, shoulder
and elbows of the jacket, and in the knees and hips of the pants,
allow maximum protection in the event of a fall. The watertight insert
can be worn either under or over the jacket for optimum protection
from rain, wind and dirt. For the GS Trophy 2020 the competitors will
be wearing the limited edition Competition version of the Rallye suit
which, in the black/grey/yellow colours of the R 100 GS, celebrates 40
years of the GS motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad Back Protector Vest.
An alternative to the in-garment back protector, this vest offers
additional protection through its comprehensive coverage of the spine,
shoulder, chest and kidney regions. While body heat helps mould the
protection for optimal fit, the vest is also highly breathable for comfort.
BMW Motorrad Enduro GS goggles.
The Enduro GS goggles are a perfect match for the GS Carbon helmet
and offer excellent ventilation for off-road use. The width-adjustable
strap and comfortable padding plus options on lens tints, including an
orange tinted double-glazed lens (ideal for rain), mean they offer
maximum function and versatility.
BMW Motorrad Trinkpak Hydra.
This flexible drinking system with drinking tube – which is a custom
fit for the Rallye suit – enables the rider to stay hydrated while
riding. Made of transparent and mould resistant Polyurethane, with a
generous volume of two litres (70 fl oz) it’ll keep the rider
hydrated, and therefore alert, over the long days in
New Zealand.
BMW Motorrad Summer Functional Socks.
It can get pretty hot in New Zealand summertime and with eight long
days riding the GS Trophy riders will want the best socks to ensure
good foot health – and this is an issue in extreme adventure events.
The summer functional socks bring a high level of breathability while
anatomical padding around the ankle, heel and gear shift area help
prevent blisters. And a bonus feature – they’re odour-resistant!
STX Road Neck Brace by Leatt.
Intended specifically for adventure, street and commuter riders, the
STX Road Neck Brace is designed to fit over riding gear. Making
use of Alternative Load Path Technology (ALPT®), it helps to transmit
energy from the helmet to the body, bypassing the neck – which is key
for reducing forces applied to the neck during a crash. The twin
scapula wings on the back can be adjusted to fit most body shapes, and
the additional height adjusters on the shoulders accommodate different
riders’ proportions. For safety when riding, it has integrated padding
that makes movement for over-the-shoulder views easier and more comfortable.
Camping equipment, leisure clothing and kit.
That’s our GS Trophy rider equipped for on-bike, but what about
for those in-between times, mostly spent in the bivouac? And for that
matter, how are the Int. GS Trophy riders going to transport all this kit?
Lowe Alpine AT Kit Bag 120.
Each competitor has only the one bag for all his/her kit and so the
120-litre capacity of the Lowe Alpine AT Kit Bag120 combined with its
incredible light weight (1.02kg) make this the ideal expedition duffel
for the GS Trophy. Made from TravelShield Grid and N630, and then TPU
coated for durabilty and waterproofing, this bag is highly protective.
The bag can be opened very wide by the large tamperproof locking
zipper to reveal its true size, while the inner pockets and the
compression straps allow secure and safe packing of equipment. Thanks
to the shoulder straps, it can also be easily carried from location to
location. The perfect companion on every tour!
Lowe Alpine Pioneer 26.
The Pioneer 26 is a backpack based on an original design by the Lowe
brothers from 1985. With a zipped ‘bucket-style’ top opening, an
internal organiser for valuables and an externally accessible padded
15-inch laptop compartment, it is the ideal travel companion for ther
GS Trophy riders, for adventures in everyday life – or simply for the
commute to work! Adorned with the GS Trophy logo this will no doubt
become the competitors’
bag for life!
Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket.
The Kinetic Plus Jacket is a super-lightweight, waterproof,
stretch-softshell jacket with high breathability – and extreme freedom
of movement thanks to Rab’s innovative Proflex ™ technology. The
jacket is an outer layer designed for everyday use in difficult,
changeable weather conditions to keep you dry and therefore warm.
Rab Journey Pull-On Hoody.
Casual and comfortable, the Journey Pull-On Hoody is a cotton-rich
hoody – ideal for staying warm and cozy in the bivouacs.
Rab Ignition 3 Sleeping Bag.
The Rab Ignition 3 is a lightweight synthetic filled sleeping bag
with a small packing size and a good warmth-to-weight ratio. The taper
design with 3/4 length YKK zipper offers enough space, while the snug
internal draft collar with a hood drawcord keeps the heat in, so a
good and restful night is guaranteed.
Completing the package.
For completeness,
additional rider equipment will include base-layer
BMW Motorrad
Summer Functional shirt and pants and an Easy Tube Adventure neck tube
and Rallye summer enduro gloves. Added to the camping/leisure set will
be a Rab Rejka two person tent, a Thermalite Trail Lite sleeping mat,
a Lowe Alpine wash bag, a Rab beanie and Rab One Touch flat brim hat,
a Coleman headlamp and some BMW Motorrad GS Trophy 2020
T-shirts.
For more information on the Int. GS Trophy please go to www.gstrophy.com.
You will find press material on BMW motorcycles and BMW Motorrad
rider equipment in the BMW Group PressClub at www.press.bmwgroup.com.
In case of queries please contact:
Liane Drews, BMW Motorrad Communication
Telephone: +49 89 382-60964, Liane.Drews@bmw.de
Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communication BMW Motorrad
Telephone: +49 89 382 -57505, Tim.Diehl-Thiele@bmw.de
Internet: www.press.bmw.de
E-mail: presse@bmw.de
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