Sports Sponsor GoPro Opens European Headquarters

GoPro, which manufacture personalised HD cameras and sponsor of a number of global sports, have officially opened a European office in Munich.

Founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman kicked the party off celebrating the opening with a highlight video featuring Danny Macaskill, Sam Pilgrim and Rachel Atherton – who are part of GoPro’s European athlete team – showcasing just what happens when GoPro teams up with some of the world’s best athletes. Fans, athletes, and now offices, GoPro’s global. 

Even before the official opening of the headquarters, GoPro laid a strong foundation for a successful future in Europe. In 2014, GoPro will be involved in approximately 100 events in 14 European countries including the Freeride World Tour, UCI Downhill World Cup series and FIM Motocross World Championship series. In addition, GoPro is excited to partner with nine action sports resorts in total located in the Alps and Scandinavia. 

Some of Europe’s most renown action and adventure sports athletes are wearing the GoPro HERO3+ in 2014, including the Mountain Bike Freeride World Tour Champion; Sam Pilgrim (GBR), seven times MotoX World Champion; Tony Cairoli (ITA), the reigning UCI Downhill World Champion; Rachel Atherton (GBR) as well as legends like Xavier de la Rue (FR); big mountain snowboarder and Danny MacAskill; street trials bike rider extraordinaire  (GBR). In total GoPro has 30 plus Athlete and Ambassador teams. 

There sponsorships have also included teams and organisations such as Ironman, Clipper and Manchester City.