The BMW GS Club International eV has been a registered association with over 2015 members since 180 - all noticeably enthusiastic BMW GS drivers. We initiate and organize all kinds of motorcycle tours at home and abroad under the motto "driving pleasure": from day and weekend tours to enduro trails and unforgettable long-distance trips - both on and off road.
In our varied event calendar you will also find offers for a wide variety of driver training courses, regular get-togethers in the respective regions, informative events and lectures, visits to motorcycle sport companies and accessories providers and, last but not least, our popular festivals and celebrations all around the motorcycle year.
Non-members are also cordially invited and welcome. And of course we look forward to new members who share their passion with us.
We attach particular importance to the community of motorcyclists, friendly cooperation and active participation in club activities - always with family and friends involved. Our members treat each other warmly, respectfully and fairly. With our enthusiasm for motorcycle racing and our club engagement, we consciously campaign for the BMW brand and especially for the BMW GS motorcycles.
It is important to us to meet new people on our tours and encounters, to exchange experiences, to discover unknown regions, foreign countries and cultures. We are also responsible for the positive appearance of motorcycling and the community of motorcyclists in public.
Transparency. The interests, matters and decisions of our association are always and for all members transparent and visible (information letters, website, annual general meeting, etc.). Members and the board of directors rely on trusting cooperation, to which the active participation of each individual in the club life and in the goals of the club makes a significant contribution.
My name is Haukur Haraldsson, I am originally from Iceland and I am co-founder of the BMW GS Club International.
My passion for motorcycling began early – at the age of 12, I bought my first motorcycle with the money I had earned!
Since then, with a few interruptions, my fascination with driving has never left me.
Today I ride a BMW GS 1250 and feel at home both on and off-road.
I especially love traveling with our club members, whether on on-road tours or off-road adventures.
For me, it’s not just about motorcycling itself, but also about the community, unforgettable experiences and discovering new routes and cultures – both at home and abroad. Abroad.
As chairman, it is important to me to further develop the club, organize joint tours and events, and share our enthusiasm for motorcycling.
I look forward to many more exciting experiences with you!
See you down the road!
My name is Lutz. I was born in Dresden in 1954 and have been a member of the BMW GS Club International since the beginning. I moved to Bavaria in 1960. I lived in Munich until 1991, and since then I've lived in beautiful Ebersberg.
It wasn't until I was 40 that I got my motorcycle license, which led me to my first experiences on a Yamaha chopper. It quickly became clear that chopper wasn't my type of motorcycle, so I quickly moved on to a Honda Transalp and then a BMW 1150 GS. I'm currently riding a 2018 1200 GS ADV.
My great passion is traveling to distant countries with my GS – preferably with a tent, mattress, and sleeping bag, to get to know new cultures and meet new people. For me, that's true freedom.
What I appreciate about club life are the shared outings and trips, the events, the exchange and the togetherness among like-minded people.
As Vice Chairman, I am looking forward to leading the club, together with the team, into a future that is in the interests of the members and in line with the club's vision.
“A piece of your heart always remains in the distance, just as a piece of distance always remains in your heart”
My name is Christian Oecking. I was born in Dortmund in 1962 and still live there. I also have residences in Munich and Mallorca.
I've been a member of the BMW GS Club International since 2017 and particularly enjoy group rides in the Sauerland region or the Alpine foothills. However, I ride the most kilometers on Mallorca and enjoy the fantastic scenery on every tour.
I got my motorcycle license when I was 18, but for professional reasons I didn't get my first motorcycle until I was 50 – it was a 1200 GS, built in 2007.
Today I'm riding a BMW R1250 GS Adventure in Munich and Mallorca, and in Dortmund I'm riding a BMW R1300 GS Adventure.
As 3rd Chairman, I see myself as a supporter of the Chairman and, in particular, as responsible for ensuring that our IT functions and continues to develop.
I especially enjoy showing club friends the beautiful island of Mallorca at any time of year.
My name is Marc Neumann. Originally from Lower Saxony, my job took me to the south of Germany—a true asset, both in terms of scenery and motorcycle technology!
I've had my motorcycle license since the late 90s, but I haven't really started riding intensively until June 2020, when I switched to a GS. That year, I also joined the club after making initial contact with club members at an ADAC driver safety training course.
I ride a BMW R1200 GS ADV ("The Big One") and an R1250 GS ("The Little One") and enjoy riding them "in a proper way" off-road. I gained my first off-road experience during the coronavirus pandemic on the ACT Italia. Since then, I've done more training, the Transitalia Marathon, and the ACT UK – nothing too wild, but always fun.
I am happy to support the club not only as a member, but also in the board role as treasurer. I already serve on this role at the Hanseatic Flying Club Cologne eV.
I’m looking forward to many tours and social gatherings together!
My name is Marion, I was born in Munich and have been a member of the BMW GS Club International since 2019.
My passion for motorized two-wheelers probably stems from my family roots, and from an early age, I rode mopeds and scooters on my grandparents' property—even without a driver's license. At 19, the time had finally come: with my newly acquired driver's license, my first motorcycle, a Honda CB 400 N, was just around the corner.
But I quickly switched to all kinds of enduro bikes, both on-road and off-road. Currently, I ride the R 1200 GS Rally, but I only ride on the road.
I enjoy (multi-)day tours in our beautiful region, but also holidays with the GS to near and far abroad, combined with exploring great landscapes and routes and getting to know different cultures and wonderful people.
In my role as secretary, I would like to improve transparency, support communication between the board and members, and create a greater sense of togetherness.
We look forward to meeting new people on our tours, exchanging experiences, exploring unknown regions and discovering foreign countries and cultures. We would like to contribute to the positive perception of motorcyclists in public and look forward to new members with whom we can share our passion.
The name "GS Club" is protected by trademark law
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The addition “International” in our club name means not only that we are active in Upper Bavaria, Bavarian Swabia, Franconia, Allgäu, Württemberg and the Lower Rhine, but also have members outside of Germany. We organize tours around the world and think outside the box.
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