About this project
Thomas Follain took part in Sun Trip Alpes 2023, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Thomas Follain rode with the team of AKTID, a major partner of the event, on the Route des Grandes Alpes from Chambéry to Nice.
Technical data
| Name | Thomas Follain |
|---|---|
| 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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