RG TRIALS TEAM

Rudi Geiser, from Switzerland, has called time on his RG Trials Team at the close of the 2020 season. In his career, he has worked at all levels of team management, organisation and, most importantly, on giving the younger riders the opportunity of the stepping stone into the FIM Trial World Championship. His international team has become a well-recognised one around the world.

Success has come in many ways, with the icing on the cake coming from one of his young proteges Gabriel Marcelli from Spain who made the podium in TrialGP on day two in Spain 2020. Marcelli also gave the team the 2019 FIM Trial2 World Championship.

Such was the profile of the team over the last few years, Montesa recognised the team’s commitment and supported it with the supply of the four-stroke Cota 4RT machines.

In a fitting tribute to the team, the three-team riders carried the words’ Thanks Rudi’ on their S3 riding kit in Italy.

Rudi Geiser: “This has been a fantastic time, and I am very proud of what has been achieved as the only satellite team running in TrialGP, the very cutting edge of the sport. Through my network of sponsors, we have been able to bring the dream to reality for so many riders. I have had tremendous support from everyone, including my right-hand man Walter Wermuth.

“At 60 years old, it’s now time for me to enjoy my life on the other side of the fence in the paddock. I will still be attending world championship events, but this time as an interested spectator. I would like everyone who has been involved with the RG Trials Team to be proud of being a part of it, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the success in any way, shape or form – Thank you”.