🚴‍♂️ SunTrip Solar Race: German Team Conquers the Sahara on Tandem Solar Bike! ☀️🏜️

    Join us on an electrifying journey from France to the Sahara in this thrilling SunTrip solar-powered race! Watch as the German solarbike team pushes the limits of their self-built tandem solar bike, navigating the harsh desert and forging unforgettable connections with the Moroccans. Featuring Jack Butler, the winner of the Solarbike Race, sharing his personal challenges and triumphs.

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    ✅ WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/C0hSBNZE8dY

    Directed by Kilian Weigand
    Editor Kilian Weigand
    Assistant Editors Leon Wohlfart
    Riders Jonas Becker & Kilian Weigand
    VFX artist Bruno Müller

    ❤️ Thanks to my Sponsors for making this Project possible!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 – 00:39 Intro
    00:40 – 01:11 Ariving in Morocco
    01:12 – 03:13 Earthquake Area & Tizi n‘tes
    03:14 – 04:17 24h Stop in Taroudannt
    04:18 – 05:27 The first dunes
    05:28 – 06:39 Camping
    06:40 – 08:22 The Sahara
    08:23 – 09:17 North Morroc
    09:18 – 09:51 Back to Europe!

    15 Comments

    1. Amazing video guys, you could submit it to ARTE 🙂
      What was the reason behind the lack of hubmotor / regen option? For such a heavy bike, wouldn't it make sense?

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