About this project
Derick Smith (South Africa) took part in Sun Trip Alpes 2023, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Derick Smith is a product designer with a mechanical-engineering background, fascinated by cycling and everything pedal-powered. He loves touring and was excited by the mix of sun power, pedal power, electronics and mechanics – and by learning from like-minded people.
Technical data
| Name | Derick Smith |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Alpes 2023 |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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