Wheels of change: David Thelermont’s uphill ride towards motorcycle innovation in Seychelles |16 June 2025

Wheels of change: David Thelermont’s uphill ride towards motorcycle innovation in Seychelles

By Sunny Esparon

Nestled high in the misty heart of Mahé, above the tourist trails and beyond the beaten track, sits a workshop unlike any other in Seychelles. At Copolia, more known for its hiking trails than horsepower, one man is quietly fuelling a revolution on two wheels. His name is David Thelermont – entrepreneur, mechanic, dreamer – and his mission is to bring the spirit of motorcycle culture to a nation that has long prioritised cars over bikes.

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