40 Years of GS – A Month Long Celebration

40 Years of GS – A Month Long Celebration

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In honor of “40 Years of GS”, Bob’s BMW invites riders worldwide to partake in an exciting month long, three-part celebration! The fun begins October 1st with a motorcycle scavenger hunt and virtual motorcycle show, and ends November 1st with a FREE Grand Finale virtual event featuring GS Ambassadors and Experts from around the world!

Riders can choose to participate in some or ALL of the fun. Eligible participants will receive limited edition “40 years of GS” collectibles and a chance(s) to WIN two very exciting Grand Prize Giveaways*

Questions? Contact hanna@bobsbmw.com

Worldwide GS Motorcycle Show – #showusyourGS

This is your opportunity to show off your GS to riders worldwide for a chance to win one of a kind “40 Years of GS” collectibles and a hand-made trophy built from recycled motorcycle parts! So, if you think your GS motorcycle has what it takes to WIN in one of six categories post at least two pictures of your ride on Facebook and/or Instagram and tag the images accordingly: 

Rules and Eligibility: 

Questions? Email hanna@bobsbmw.com

Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt – 40 Years. 40 Places. 40 Points.

During the month of October, riders of all makes, models, and styles are invited to adventure through the DMV region, collecting points along the way that will earn them a chance(s) to WIN A Two-Day On or Off- Road Training Course at the BMW Performance Center. This price includes the rental of an all new BMW motorcycle and overnight accommodations!

Earn just 40 points and automatically win a bundle of limited edition “40 Years of GS” collectibles and get entered to win the grand prize. For every 3 additional points over 40 points your name will be entered AGAIN to win the grand prize! The more points you earn, the more chances you have to WIN!

How It Works

To earn destination points, you must take a picture of yourself as directed in the scavenger hunt instructions. To earn donation and bonus points, you must submit copies of your receipts. Riders can submit documentation (receipts and pictures) in person at Bob’s BMW any Wednesday or Saturday in October from 10am-4pm. 

Winners will be announced LIVE on Facebook and ZOOM during our Grand Finale event on Sunday, November 1 at 3:30p.m.

Download PDF of Scavenger Hunt

Questions? Email hanna@bobsbmw.com

Grand Finale Virtual Celebration

The event BMW enthusiasts around the world have been waiting for…a day of everything GS! On November 1st, starting at Noon EST, participants pre-registered (it’s FREE!) will log into our ZOOM room for a day filled with BMW history, knowledge, and adventure presented by some of the most re-known GS Ambassadors and Experts in the industry:

12:00PM – Welcome Message from Trudy Hardy at BMW NA and Bob Henig LIVE from The Vintage BMW Motorcycle Museum in Jessup, MD 

12:30PM – The History of the BMW GS, Since 1981 presented by Hans Muth, designer of R90S, R100RS, R80GS, R65LS and more.

1:00PM – The Engineering and Tech Specs of Today’s GS presented by Aaron Rankin of BMW Performance Center

1:30PM – 40 Years on a GS presented by Helge Pedersen, author of 10 Years on Two Wheels and operator of Adventure Touring company, GlobeRiders.

2:30PM – Competing on a BMW GS presented by Jocelin Snow, competitor and host of GS Trophy, and major contributor of NEBDR.

3:00PM – Having Fun With GS’s Since 1981, presented by Dr. Gregory W. Frazier, world traveler six times around the globe by motorcycle, successful BMW roadracer, and a prolific adventure author of dozens of books and hundreds of magazine articles. NOTE: The original 1981 heavy modified R80G/S known as “Ugly Helga” that traveled around the world resides at The Vintage BMW Motorcycle Museum in Jessup, MD.

3:30PM – Winners of the social media contest, scavenger hunt, and main event announced by Bob.

A link with login information will only be provided to those that pre-register so don’t delay. It’s FREE!

Sign up TODAY!

All registered participants will be entered to win the Grand Prize Giveaway: A Limited Edition BMW Competition Rallye Suit! 

Questions are being collected in advance. Please email hanna@bobsbmw.com

*Prizes hold no cash value, are non-transferable, and are subject to change based on availability. Substitute prizes will hold equal or greater 

It’s Easy & Automatic!

Free U.S. Ground Shipping on orders over $99*
  1. Items must total $99 or more before tax, shipping, and insurance.
  2. No promotional code required. Shipping rate will default to free ground shipping for eligible orders.
  3. Offer limited to ground shipping to U.S. addresses in the 48 contiguous states.
  4. Standard shipping rates will be applied for oversized, heavy or large items, returns and exchanges, and incomplete shipments.
Excluded from free shipping: Over-sized and/or heavy items including tires, side cases (saddlebags), top cases, windshields, body panels, seats, and select maintenance kits. Additional exclusions may apply. Please contact us if you have further questions.