Wheels of change: David Thelermont’s uphill ride towards motorcycle innovation in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ |16 June 2025

Wheels of change: David Thelermont’s uphill ride towards motorcycle innovation in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
By Sunny Esparon
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Nestled high in the misty heart of Mahé, above the tourist trails and beyond the beaten track, sits a workshop unlike any other in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ. 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.