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Will travel; I have GS.

If you live in Australia and are preparing your 2022 motorcycle calendar, BMW Motorrad is hosting an occasion that may be of interest to GS owners. This year, the 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles) of adventure riding during the 2022 BMW GS Safari will go to Tasmania. The majority of the course is intended to be off-road, with a strong emphasis on twisties along the portions of the route that are on pavement.

The BMW GS Safari is a BMW Motorrad Australia-sponsored event, and it has reportedly been eight full years since it last traversed Tasmania’s scenic landscape. It is intended to be a “fun event for riders of all levels.” Additionally, a two-day BMW off-road training pre-Safari course will be offered nearby the event’s formal start in Hobart.

It’s designed so you don’t even need a GPS to participate, but if you do have one and wish to use it for navigation, GPS data will be made accessible every day. Each morning, lead cyclists will ride out in front of the group to designate the course clearly. Participants will also receive route sheets.

The Adventurer and Explorer packages of the GS Safari appear to largely differ in whether you get a private room or must share with another person. Beyond that, all packages come with six nights of lodging along the route, five days of riding, route marking by lead riders, daily access to route sheets and GPS data, BMW tech assistance (including tire services as needed), medical and luggage help, and five dinners and breakfasts. Along with a t-shirt, luggage tags, and other freebies, the event will also include a photographer and a full event video.

You need a BMW GS of some kind, a current motorcycle license, off-road riding gear (including boots), and off-road tires in order to participate. The GS Safari website provides comprehensive information about what is given as well as what you will require.

The 2022 BMW GS Safari in Tasmania will take place from Sunday, May 1, 2022, through Friday, May 6, 2022, if that sounds like just what you’ve been waiting for. A venue adjacent to the commencement of the event in Hobart will host the pre-Safari off-road training course from April 30 through May 1, 2022. So, it should be simpler to prepare your logistics if you intend to take part in both.

On January 18, 2022, registration will start on the GS Safari website. Only after registration are the individual package costs disclosed. There is a provision in the official guide to the 2022 event that states that if border closures prohibit you from participating after you have registered, you will be provided either full credit or a refund minus a $300 accommodation booking fee. This is because the epidemic is still ongoing.

2022 BMW GS Safari

Come along with us when the 2022 BMW GS Safari visits Tasmania, the home of adventure riding.

The GS Safari last visited Tasmania eight long years ago, and this time we will depart from Hobart, the state’s capital. The route will take you to both the east and west coastlines while passing through a number of Tasmania’s magnificent sights and landscapes. You can expect five days of spectacular riding.

Safari 2021 Edition from BMW Motorrad is now available in India, with prices starting at Rs 10,000.

Only BMW customers in India are eligible for BMW Motorrad’s Safari 2021 edition, which has begun operations in the nation. The drive will feature more than 50 carefully planned riding experiences, each of which, according to BMW, will explore a different location around the nation and provide participants with a full sense of exploration and adventure. Depending on how many days and whatever route one picks, the minimum cost to participate in this trip is Rs 10,000, while the maximum cost might reach Rs 40,000.

Beginning on January 29, 2021, to January 31, 2021, the BMW Motorrad Desert Safari explored the routes of the vast Indian Thar desert from Jaipur to Bikaner. The safari also featured instruction from a professional trainer from the BMW Motorrad International Instructors Academy (IIA) on the fundamentals of off-road riding and how to enhance general riding abilities. The Safari’s will be available as a point-to-point excursion for 2 to 5 days, according to the official statement from BMW Motorrad. Riders are to proceed at their own pace. Additionally, they will get priceless information along the way. A fully staffed crew with servicing and medical assistance will guarantee a trouble-free ride.

BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah remarked, “Making life a ride for BMW Motorrad owners is something we at BMW Motorrad are enthusiastic about. Owning a BMW Motorrad motorcycle allows our clients to explore their love of travel, learn about new landscapes, and experience a sense of independence. The BMW Motorrad Safari will produce extraordinary moments, memories, and journeys for everyone who participates in it, and it will help us achieve our goal of continuously expanding the BMW Motorrad community and riding culture here in India.”

Exploring Tasmania with the 2022 BMW GS Safari

After two COVID-affected years, the 2022 BMW GS Safari made its way down to Tasmania, and it proved to be a raging success. The 250-odd places sold out within minutes, forcing organisers to put on an unprecedented second week.

Punters from across the globe made their way down to Hobart for the annual GS pilgrimage, with a great mix of loyal veterans and new riders looking to experience the Safari for the first time.

The BMW Safari is an institution these days, having emerged in 1994 with a ride from Sydney to Fraser Island. Today, it is responsible for three annual events – the road-based TS Safari, the traditional GS Safari, and the hardcore GS Safari Enduro.

While the GS nameplate originated in 1980, and has been boosted globally by the Dakar Rally and the Long Way Round television series, the GS Safari has arguably done more for the brand in Australia than any marketing campaign ever could. The iconic and distinctly-Australian event is the envy of the motorcycling world.

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Biggest show in town

Arriving in Hobart, the sheer size of the event was immediately evident. In every direction were GS machines parked in front of hotels, supermarkets, cafes and pubs. Another hint was that, for some of the smaller destinations like St Helens, the GS Safari had booked out nearly every hotel in town.

Riders on the GS Safari are an interesting bunch. They come from various walks of life, but a common theme was that they were from an older, and often cashed-up, demographic. An official average age of 58, and an army of up-spec R 1250 GS’s is proof of that point.

Still, riders come here not to be businessmen, builders, lawyers, doctors, or retirees; they come here to be motorcyclists. And when they all stepped into the room at the riders briefing in Hobart, they were united by two letters and a passion for adventure.

Most of the GS Army came down to Tassie on the Spirit, before making their way to Hobart for the start of the event. The first few days saw the troupe head up the wild West Coast to Strachan, before cutting a loop around the incredible North West region.

Highlights include the Pieman River ferry crossing at Corinna and a journey through the epic Great Lakes area. The ride returned to Hobart on the third day, which is where yours truly joined in.

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Keys to the kingdom

As Day 4 arrived, I was handed the keys to a 2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Rallye. I didn’t know it at the time, but the bike belonged to Safari organiser, Chris ‘Urk’ Urquhart. It was probably a good thing I didn’t have that information, because riding the bossman’s bike adds an extra layer of nervousness.

Teaming up with Dave Darcy of MADTV and Australian Adventure Bike Magazine fame, I left Hobart for my first BMW GS Safari experience. It was an epic day which included some awesome tarmac roads, flowing dirt trails, and even some tricky and technical off-road sections.

Surprising challenges

Given the GS Safari caters for an extremely wide range of abilities (as it must with 250 riders), the overall difficulty is quite low for experienced riders. But there are still a few little surprises that can catch you out, like a tricky creek crossing, or a few rocky fire trails.

I learned this the hard way on a tougher ‘Red’ section, when I got a little too confident and lost the front on a slippery corner. The bike ended up pointing down an embankment and we needed four blokes to drag it back to high ground. Unluckily, Dave caught much of the dilemma on camera.

As we rode into the coastal town of Bicheno for a lunch stop, the rain rolled in. After a bite to eat in the local fish and chip shop, I saddled back up and braved the cold. By the time I got into St Helens a couple of hours later, I was just about frozen (and I usually like the cold!).

A rider’s briefing in St Helens got everyone fired up for the final day. Fortunately, the rain had cleared when we departed the following morning. It was a very dirt-heavy day with a climb up the famous Jacob’s Ladder acting as one of the final challenges for the week.

Pub with a petrol pump

The first stop was in the town of Matthina. I needed fuel, so I found the petrol station and loaded up the big GSA with 95. When I went to pay, however, I realised it wasn’t a petrol station at all, but a pub. More specifically, it was the Matthina Country Club. It took great willpower not to buy a schooner of Boags with the tank of unleaded.

By the time we got to Jacob’s Ladder, the rain had come back. There was already a big group of riders heading up and down the mountain. Jacob’s Ladder is a narrow dirt road with sharp switchbacks that climbs steeply up the side of Ben Lomond. On a clear day, the views are epic. But in whiteout conditions, like we were faced with, it becomes a bigger challenge.

For many riders, making it up and down Jacob’s Ladder was a big achievement – especially after Safari stalwart Miles Davis struck the fear of God into everyone the night before. It acted as an excellent finale for the week, and was made even more dramatic by a brief snow shower.

After descending back down to Earth, the rain kicked it up a notch. By the time I got to Ringarooma, I was soaked again, and I needed a stop at the Scottsdale pub for a parma and some warmth.

Cold, cold heart

The final tarmac section into Launceston was arguably the toughest for me as I fought off hypothermia with some serious self-talk and a bit of karaoke (it works, trust me). I discovered that heated grips are a life-saver, but it took a lot of mental fortitude to get back in one piece. Like I said earlier, I usually like the cold, but having proper winter gear is essential (which I didn’t).

Still, the battle with the cold only added to the adventure and capped off a great couple of days in the Tassie wilderness. While I was only there for two of the five days, it was enough to give me an insight into why this event is so popular.

Well-oiled machine

The BMW Safari team, led by Shane Booth, Chris Urquhart, and Anthea Verndoon, runs an incredibly tight ship. The GS Safari is a well-oiled machine and the work that the team puts into it is nothing short of amazing. New riders are welcomed like family, and that is why many riders come back year after year. The comradery and atmosphere on the GS Safari is worth the price of admission alone.

BMW Motorrad Australia also contributes significantly to the event too. And it should, because the GS Safari is the ultimate marketing tool, and I have no doubt that there are punters who have bought bikes just so they can take part. Even I now have a strong urge to buy an R 1250 GSA. Can someone please send an exorcist? The Spirit of GS is taking over me.

Speaking of which, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is an incredible bike. Every time I ride it, I’m reminded of how capable, comfortable and fun it is. There are other adventure bikes out there that arguably have better off-road chops, but the GSA is the ultimate multi-tool. And it does it with supreme style too. An event of this calibre is only as good as the product it is promoting, and maybe that’s a big part of why the Safari has stood the test of time.

Flying high

As the event came to a close with a lavish farewell dinner in Launceston, I was once again struck by the unique bond that the riders and Safari staff have. It really is a family affair.

I was also blown away by the generosity of many BMW owners during an auction to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctors Service. As Safari staffer Tim (ironically the team’s medic) led the auction, the price for a Safari-branded helmet skyrocketed to $16,500. The winning bidder was a man named Dusty (not Martin) and he was also given a free Safari for 2023 and the coveted No.1 plate.

As I said earlier, the GS owners are a cashed-up bunch, and they had no hesitation in opening up their wallets for a very worthwhile cause.

Adventure after all

Overall, I was extremely impressed with the BMW GS Safari, and I want express my gratitude to both the Safari and BMW Motorrad teams for having me along.

The GS Safari is a unique event which many have tried to emulate, but few have succeeded in truly capturing the same spirit and passion. Of course, for many GS riders, the Safari is quite the challenge, but that is what makes it special. It is an adventure after all.

At the time of writing, an official announcement on the 2023 BMW GS Safari location was yet to be made, but bikesales has been told it will likely be Phillip Island, Victoria to Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Head to www.bmwsafari.com to keep posted and discover other Safari events.

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Australian BMW GS Safaris announced

Events return to Tasmania

Over more than 40 years, BMW Motorrad in Australia has offered riding safaris for road, dirt and extreme off-road situations.

Last year, the GS Safari headed to Far North Queensland while the more extreme Enduro Safari headed west from Longreach.

In 2022, both five-day safaris return to Tasmania for the first time in eight years with registrations open from 18 January at 9am AEDT.

Click here for the GS Safari and Enduro Safari .

The reason they announce the exact time for the opening of online registrations is that the capped events are so popular, they usually sell out within hours or even minutes.

Both will start in Hobart and feature a variety of twisty bitumen roads that rival the best in Australia as well as some dirt roads.

However, the Enduro will include more dirt and a lot of technical off-road terrain.

Also, attendees in the Enduro event must first complete their two-day BMW Off Road Training Pre-Safari course, located not far from Hobart.

I’ve participated in several TS (road only), GS and GS Enduro safaris over the years and found them to be well-organised events.

Fees cover route notes, welcome and farewell dinners, baggage back-up, expert advice, recovery vehicles and discounts on accommodation.

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BMW GS Safari 2022

Join us as the 2022 BMW GS Safari heads to the adventure riding mecca of Tasmania. 

It has been 8 long years since the GS Safari has visited Tasmania and this time we will be kicking off from the states capital of Hobart. Five days of unforgettable riding awaits, the route taking you to both the east and west coasts via a selection of Tasmania’s amazing landmarks and terrain.

Event Details

When:  1-6 May, 2022

Location:  Hobart - Launceston, TAS

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So far, one injured child is known.

This was reported by the local Telegram channel of the Cheka-OGPU.

"Small children were clutching their heads screaming and falling to the ground. Not without injuries. The child received serious damage from a rebounded cartridge case," the report said.

One of the witnesses to the incident posted a video. It was her child who was shot by the Russian Guards. In the video, a child can be heard crying and screaming violently.

After the woman realized that her child had been wounded, she called her husband and doctor.

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It is also interesting that Russia recently arranged a solemn farewell to Vladimir Shestakov, convicted for the murder of a child, who became a mercenary of PMC "Wagner" and was liquidated in the war in Ukraine.

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