About this project
Antonio De Chiara (Italy) took part in The Sun Trip 2015, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar tandem.
Antonio De Chiara rode the 2015 Sun Trip on a remarkable solar tandem he built himself, making friends all along the way. An engineer, environmental activist and athlete, he cycles every day and has been building solar and wind systems since he was young.
Technical data
| Name | Antonio De Chiara |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Sun Trip | The Sun Trip 2015 |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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