And if these rocks could speak, they would whisper of ancient winds and timeless suns. Of shadows stretching long across the desert’s canvas. Like giants frozen in a dance, their granite domes painted in hues of gold and crimson revealing the earth's very bones. Her great ribs of stone, piercing the sky and breathing secrets of a time before time. This imagery perfectly captured the scene that greeted the riders on the morning of the 3rd day of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy in Namibia. Bathed in the soft glow of dawn, the rocks stood like an ancient Greek-Roman sculpture - Nature’s masterpiece, with layers of stone draped over each other like a blanket. It was a visual feast for the riders, a brief moment of stillness and admiration before they tackled the day’s first Special Challenge, set right next to the campground.
Day 3, Special Challenge 1: The Spitzkoppe INSTA360 Challenge. Equipped with only a sheet of instructions and a compass, the riders set off on foot to find a hidden GS Trophy wooden board in the rugged terrain around Spitzkoppe. They had five steps to follow, navigating the rocky landscape to reach their target, then take a selfie with the board and return to the starting point—all while racing against the clock. With an Insta360 camera capturing their every move, the riders dashed over rocks and through narrow paths, eyes scanning the terrain for clues. The challenge tested their navigation skills, sense of direction, and quick thinking, all under the pressure of time.
