Aussie, Karl Muggeridge will join BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent aboard the #99 BMW S1000RR in this year's Bol d'Or, the opening round of the 2013 Endurance World Championship on April 20-21.

The experienced Muggeridge will join team riders Sebastien Gimbert and Sylvain Barrier as they commence their 2013 championship campaign at the prestigious 24 Hour race. He will replace fellow Australian, and regular BMW Motorrad France Team rider, Damian Cudlin, who is unavailable due to IDM commitments.

Muggeridge was excited to get the call from BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent team principal Michael Bartholemy.

"Since my last race back in September a lot of people have asked me if I was missing racing and, to be honest, I wasn't. But, when Michael Bartholemy called about riding for BMW in the Endurance World Championship there was a definite itch and, with all the preparation and logistics over the last week, it actually feels like I've never been away. I am thrilled and completely motivated for this new challenge and I honestly believe we have a great opportunity together to win. I've raced the Bol d'Or before, back in 2000, so I'm well aware of the challenge ahead. I'm in good shape and reasonably well prepared, so bring it on!" said Muggeridge.

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