About this project
Gaëtane Mathey (France) took part in Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar quad.
Gaëtane Mathey rides an Acticycle “Véli”, a four-wheeled intermediate vehicle with a rear passenger seat and a cargo box. Two Heinzmann front hub motors are controlled by a CIXI pedal-generator system; 80 Wp of solar sits on the roof, and two or three extra 115 Wp panels unfold when parked. Weight: about 115 kg.
Technical data
| Name | Gaëtane Mathey |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 |
| Vehicle | Acticycle “Véli” four-wheeler with passenger seat and cargo box |
| Motor | 2 × Heinzmann RN111 front hub motors, CIXI pedal generator |
| Solar | 80 Wp on the roof + 2–3 × 115 Wp deployable when parked |
| Weight | 115 kg |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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