One Man, One Trike, and the Power of the Sun
Art, adventure, and solar-powered freedom: David’s epic journey on a recumbent trike shows the power of persistence and creativity.
Art, adventure, and solar-powered freedom: David’s epic journey on a recumbent trike shows the power of persistence and creativity.
After 11.000 km / 6,835 miles long race of solar bikes through huge part of the Europe they finished with just 3 hours of difference. 3 hours after 33 days! What a battle! They both gave their best into The Sun Trip 2021 and the interview uncover many interesting details.
The Sun Trip 2021 has started 12 days ago and leading racers have already covered over 3000 km / 1870 miles. Many participants use recumbent bikes, or trikes and both leaders ride in a velomobile.
Extraordinary tilting trike built by the winner of The Sun Trip 2015 Bernard Cauquil for the next editions of the solar race. A masterpiece with many interesting solutions like hub motor used as a mid-drive which can recuperate even with Rohloff hub.
Swiss David Brandenberger is on a quest to continue his amazing journey which could be considered as one of the longest expeditions on an electric bike and maybe the longest ever on a solar-powered bike.
Their latest news is that the next edition of The Sun Trip that should have happened in Summer 2020 and was postponed to 2021 won’t go from France to China, but will stay in Europe. More in the official statement from the organizers.