About this project
Thomas Stefan Ash (United Kingdom) took part in Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 and Sun Trip Alpes 2023, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar bike.
Technical data
| Name | Thomas Stefan Ash |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026, Sun Trip Alpes 2023 |
| Motor | Bafang 750 W mid-drive + 1,000 W geared rear hub as booster |
| Solar | 200 W fixed + 200 W foldable for stops |
| Battery | about 1,500 Wh |
| Weight | 70 kg |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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