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45,000 MILES IN 35 DAYS AROUND THE WORLD - BMW motorcycles on the Olympic torch relay
Wed Jun 23 10:00:00 CEST 2004 Press Release
Munich. Ten R 1200 GS accompany the Olympic flame on its way from the town of Olympia through all five continents to Athens where the Olympic games will be opened on August 13th 2004.
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Roy Oliemuller
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Munich. Ten R 1200 GS accompany the Olympic flame on its way from the town of
Olympia through all five continents to Athens where the Olympic games will be
opened on August 13th 2004.
Under the motto "Pass on the flame - unite the world" the trip passes through
26 countries and 33 cities. Up to 10,000 people run with the torch covering
some 4,300 miles. In addition to fire, the other elements are also important. A
diver swims with it, a hot air balloon travels through the air. Even a camel
helps carry the Olympic idea of peaceful co-existence and international
understanding into the world. Each torch bearer runs about one quarter mile
(traditional length of a stadium lap) in the longest and biggest relay in
history.
The BMW motorcycles will take on the role of protecting the runners and the
flame on their long journey. This is a considerable logistical task. A Boeing
747 transports the torches, motorcycles and the organizational team to the
various cities.
In addition to standard equipment, the R 1200 GS are fitted with pannier cases,
special horns and xenon lights. BMW Motorrad provides a total of 35 motorcycles
(including F 650 GS and K 1200 LT models) which will play a supporting role in
the Olympics at events such as cycle racing, marathon and other long-distance
races.
Famous torch bearers since the start on March 25th 2004 have been Nelson
Mandela in Cape Town, and Pelé and Ronaldo in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympic torch
relay completed the North American leg of the international journey on June
20th. The flame arrives in Munich on June 29th. Who will carry the torch into
the Olympic Stadium on August 13th is still a secret.
For questions please contact:
Corporate Communications
Stefanie Löwenstein, Product Communication, Motorrad
Telefon: (+49 89) 382-25170, Fax: (+49 89) 382-28567
Rudolf Probst, Head of Product Communications
Telefon: (+49 89) 382-22088, Fax: (+49 89) 382-20626
Media Website: www.press.bmwgroup.com
e-mail: presse@bmw.de