The Sun Trip

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The Sun Trip (Français; epic Google map provided)
France to Kazakhstan Solar-Electric Race

Google Translated said:
Trip The Sun / / a new dream. adventurers 40 solar bicycles, a journey from France to Kazakhstan and a principle of freedom in the choice of route. A picture of a "Vendée Globe" or a "Dakar own," the Sun Trip write a new page in the world of high adventure.

The Sun trip / / a technological adventure. development of electric bicycles on one side and solar on the other, can now be considered to move in "solar powered." Trip The Sun wants to become a showcase for these new forms of mobility. Each of the adventurers will ambassador and solar and eco-mobility.

The Sun trip / / an epic human. they are young or old, experienced backpackers or travelers grass. They are French, Swiss, Belgians, Czechs or Canadians, and all have already made ​​an appointment for the Sun Trip 2013. 30 adventures in parallel from the same direction, provided opportunities for encounters, surprises and discoveries.

Departure : June 15, 2013, Savoy Technolac / / Arrival : from the end of August 2013, Astana.

I discovered the race through the Electric Bike Report on the Czech Solar Team which was posted on another DG.

EBR said:
They are the only non-french speaking team and will provide regular updates while preparing for the race and during the race on their website http://www.czech-solar-team.com where you can also subscribe to their posts.

Evidently, the route is 7,300 km (4536 miles) long with only one check point in Sochi, Russia. The riders get to choose their own route!

As a fan of cross-country this event holds my interest.

The Sun Trip Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesuntrip

Q: Since this uses solar technology, is this the proper place to post because it's an Event, or should it go to Alternative Energy, or...?

Neat! KF
 
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