About this project
Sammy Essir took part in Sun Trip Alpes 2022, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Sammy Essir from Marseille rides every weekend through the calanques and along the Mediterranean shore, thanks to “365 days of sunshine a year” – and prepared without pressure, to enjoy and share the adventure “at 300 %”.
Technical data
| Name | Sammy Essir |
|---|---|
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Alpes 2022 |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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