About this project
Françoise Denel (France) took part in The Sun Trip 2018, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Françoise Denel was the phenomenon of the 2018 Sun Trip: the oldest rider, turning 70 on the way, she reached Canton (Guangzhou) after 103 days and was talked about as much as the winner, taking the audience prize by a wide margin. Her current bike is an improved version of the 2018 model with a new solar setup – “this bike took me to the end of the world and beyond.”
Technical data
| Name | Françoise Denel |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Sun Trip | The Sun Trip 2018 |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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