Bikers who are proud of their BMW Motorrad GS motorcycles might want to find themselves in Germany the beginning of next month as thirty years of the model is celebrated.

Taking place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany the GS motorcycle and its riders will be not only celebrated but everyday bikers will have the opportunity to enter their very own ride into a contest for mileage and customization prizes.

BMW Motorrad's competition "30 Years GS" is organized in three classes: the oldest GS, the machine with the highest mileage and the most impressive GS creation. Key criteria are the chassis number in the first class and in the second class evidence of the highest mileage up to the time of pre-selection on July 3rd.

Judging the contest is a who’s who of the GS history such as Jutta Kleinschmidt, Hubert Auriol and Charley Boorman all looking at the creativity of visual or technical changes. The award ceremony reportedly is only one of the highlights to mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW GS.

In a special exhibition, BMW Classic will be presenting milestones from three decades of GS to illustrate the remarkable success story which this big travel enduro concept gave rise to, especially considering that it was completely new at the time. The BMW Classic Special Edition magazine provides 62 pages of detailed information on the background and development of this pioneering motorcycle.

And visitors can experience at first hand the current state of development of BMW motorcycles with training sessions on BMW GS models, and BMW G 450 X and Husqvarna models. Organizers are promising virtually all other BMW Motorrad models will be available for extensive test rides.

The breathtaking stunts performed by four-times world stunt-riding champion Chris Pfeiffer in the Freestyle Area are not recommended for imitation. On the x-track, off-road specialities can be seen performed by world-famous enduro riders and mountain bikers. Another highlight is the Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport which once again enters the World Superbike Championship in 2010 with the racing version of the S1000RR. Regular features of the BMW Motorrad Days are the Classic Convoy, which will be held on Friday this year, as well as the Grand Motorcycle Convoy on Saturday.

What would any motorcycle event be without the entertainment? The parties planned for Friday and Saturday will feature live bands and DJs who have already achieved legendary status. For the first time in 2010, the ladies band WILDCATS will be performing live at the BMW Motorrad Days.

Other acts include Gerry & Gary, Dreirad, Byron, DJ Moorat, Blechblos’n, Tommy and the Moondogs, Byron and DJ Robert .

The BMW Motorrad celebration is scheduled to take place July 4^th through the 6^th.