About this project
Arnaud Roulland is French, works in Karlsruhe, Germany, as an R&D engineer producing hydrogen from renewable energy, and has cycled every day since childhood.
His Sun Trip machine is a cargo bike from Chez Douze Cycles, assembled by Declic-Eco: an RH212 motor with Phaserunner controller, 360 Wp of panels with an electric tilt system operated from the handlebar, and a custom frame bag for the batteries.
He rode the Sun Trip Tour 2019, the Sun Trip France 2020 and the Sun Trip Europe 2021 for the Cyclable team.
Technical data
| Rider | Arnaud Roulland (France / Germany), Team Cyclable |
|---|---|
| Bike | Cargo bike by Chez Douze Cycles, built by Declic-Eco |
| Motor | RH212 + Phaserunner |
| Solar | 360 Wp, electric tilt from the handlebar |
| Sun Trip | Tour 2019, France 2020, Europe 2021 |
Links
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArnaudSunTrip
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/t_tros24
Sources
Photos and details come from the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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