Dear electric bikes enthusiasts
Some of you might have followed our adventures with the first edition of THE SUN TRIP solar bike rally. We are proud to announce that a second edition is in the making.
Created in 2013 with a central principle of freedom in mind, the Sun Trip gathers over 30 adventurers on solar bikes throughout Europe and into Central Asia. Freedom - in the choice of route and the rhythm of each adventurers but also in the design of the solar bikes.
The first edition went on between Savoy (France) and Astana (Kazakhstan). 31 started and 20 finished, 9 of them having only recharged with solar energy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TrHZAy4634 <---- Have a look at the bikes from 2013!
We have recently launched the second edition, planned for June 2015 and departing from Expo Milano 2015, arriving again in Astana, host of Expo 2017 with the theme Future Energy. A little more than 8000 km, including terrible unpaved tracks towards the end.
The Sun Trip wants to become a showcase for new forms of mobility combining human power and renewable energies. Each of the adventurers will be an ambassador for solar energy and eco-mobility. Young or old, experienced backpackers or novice travelers, the human interaction is a key element of Sun Trip’s concept. By striving for diversity, we prove that adventure is accessible to all.
The first Sun Trip experience in 2013 demonstrated that the solar bicycle is capable of sustained high speeds (averaging 200 km per day for the fastest participants), while at the same time allowing for a public who may be unfamiliar with sport and the spirit of competition to feel the joys and pleasures of a biking adventure.
Most of the participants for the 2015 Edition have already been selected, but some spots are still open. Find more information on the website: http://thesuntrip.com
Participation How-to Guide: http://thesuntrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/How-to-guide.pdf
Technical Informations: http://thesuntrip.com/technical-informations/
Application form: http://bit.ly/apply-suntrip
I'll be happy to answer questions you may have on this event
Anick-Marie
Coordinator - The Sun Trip 2015
Some of you might have followed our adventures with the first edition of THE SUN TRIP solar bike rally. We are proud to announce that a second edition is in the making.
Created in 2013 with a central principle of freedom in mind, the Sun Trip gathers over 30 adventurers on solar bikes throughout Europe and into Central Asia. Freedom - in the choice of route and the rhythm of each adventurers but also in the design of the solar bikes.
The first edition went on between Savoy (France) and Astana (Kazakhstan). 31 started and 20 finished, 9 of them having only recharged with solar energy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TrHZAy4634 <---- Have a look at the bikes from 2013!
We have recently launched the second edition, planned for June 2015 and departing from Expo Milano 2015, arriving again in Astana, host of Expo 2017 with the theme Future Energy. A little more than 8000 km, including terrible unpaved tracks towards the end.
The Sun Trip wants to become a showcase for new forms of mobility combining human power and renewable energies. Each of the adventurers will be an ambassador for solar energy and eco-mobility. Young or old, experienced backpackers or novice travelers, the human interaction is a key element of Sun Trip’s concept. By striving for diversity, we prove that adventure is accessible to all.
The first Sun Trip experience in 2013 demonstrated that the solar bicycle is capable of sustained high speeds (averaging 200 km per day for the fastest participants), while at the same time allowing for a public who may be unfamiliar with sport and the spirit of competition to feel the joys and pleasures of a biking adventure.
Most of the participants for the 2015 Edition have already been selected, but some spots are still open. Find more information on the website: http://thesuntrip.com
Participation How-to Guide: http://thesuntrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/How-to-guide.pdf
Technical Informations: http://thesuntrip.com/technical-informations/
Application form: http://bit.ly/apply-suntrip
I'll be happy to answer questions you may have on this event
Anick-Marie
Coordinator - The Sun Trip 2015
