20/09/2026
🏁 Well, here we are, the 2026 BMW International Trophy done and dusted. 1,500 km of Romanian trails and mountains explored, many, MANY friendships made, and a riding experience each and every one of us will never forget. 🥹
When asked if I’d be interested in joining and documenting Team Australia back in December, I said yes, but I also wanted the team to decide. And I’m so damn glad they accepted me with open arms.
The camaraderie within this team was effortless. We had each other’s backs through thick and thin the entire way and moved together as a unit.
The girls came 3rd overall. Podium. What a fantastic feat by them. I was always so impressed every time they finished a stage because they made it look so damn easy.
And the guys, well, they came P4 overall. Not the outcome I think anyone was expecting, because these guys rode like you wouldn’t believe. But even with a few setbacks, and one major one, the Aussie boys sucked it up, soldiered on, and didn’t let it affect their morale. We were gifted an opportunity of a lifetime and a team friendship that anyone could only dream of.
For me, my riding ability has doubled, if not tripled. The guys coached me for the entire six days, helping me improve my form, which saw me tackling uphill climbs I never thought I’d be able to conquer. Whenever I dropped the bike, they were there to help recover it, keep me cool-headed, and coach me on why it happened. Each tiny insight made a world of difference, and now it’s up to me to keep practising, keep improving, and keep having fun.
Thank you, Team Australia 🇦🇺, for this wild experience. You’re all bloody legends. And thank you BMW Motorrad Australia for choosing me and trusting me to document the team and the experience of the 2026 BMW International GS Trophy.
Feeling ever so grateful 🥹
Now to get into the edit room and create one hell of a doco 🤘
The A team 🇦🇺:
Lisa Potter
Rikki Dryden - Vie De Moto
Lachlan Haskins
Darcy Edgar
Male Teams
🥇Team Germany: 203 points
🥈Team Europe: 147 points
🥉Team Ukraine: 144 points
Female Teams
🥇Team Europe: 200 points
🥈Team International: 184 points
🥉Team Australia: 164 points