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MORE DETAILS FOR BMW INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY 2020 As we reported in March Vol.1 of Kiwi Rider, BMW’s International GS Trophy will be heading to Aotearoa next year, and now BMW Motorrad has revealed more details for the 2020 event, including a move away from the flagship GS for the New Zealand based event. The biggest news for the 2020 event is the move away from the R series of GS Adventure motorcycles which have been the basis for all six past International GS Trophy events to date. Instead, BMW Motorrad’s newly launched F850GS will be the bike which the international teams of riders use to tackle the best adventure riding challenges New Zealand has to offer. Kicking off on February 9th and continuing until the 16th, the International GS Trophy adds to the already busy month of February for Kiwi riders. While the route is a closely guarded secret, BMW Motorrad has revealed that the route is a one-way ride and involves both the North and South Islands. KIWI RIDER 17