About this project
Dirk Huyghe & Jan Goedertier (Belgium) took part in The Sun Trip 2015, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Dirk Huyghe and Jan Goedertier are two friends from Ghent in Flanders who rode the second Sun Trip in 2015 as a team. Dirk had been one of the pioneers of the first edition, when his solar trailer went up in smoke. Both are seasoned travellers of Europe’s and Asia’s great roads. They believe in solar bikes as part of sustainable mobility, while knowing it is all still at an experimental stage.
Technical data
| Name | Dirk Huyghe & Jan Goedertier |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Sun Trip | The Sun Trip 2015 |
| Vehicle | Santos Travelmaster 26″ touring bike + single-wheel trailer |
| Motor | Crystalyte 48 V |
| Solar | 140 Wp while riding + 140 Wp unfolded at stops, Genasun controller |
| Battery | LiPo 48 V, 20 Ah |
| Weight | about 75–80 kg with trailer and luggage |
Sources
- The Sun Trip: Dirk Huyghe & Jan Goedertier (English profile)
- The Sun Trip: Dirk Huyghe & Jan Goedertier (French profile)
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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