World's Toughest Solarbike Race: 7,500 km to the Sahara EP.01

Experience The SunTrip: a 7,500 km solar-powered race from France to the Sahara. In this thrilling video, young engineers and adventurers from around the globe tackle extreme conditions, pushing the limits of their self-built solar bikes. From innovative solar technology to breathtaking landscapes, witness the resilience and determination of these incredible participants. Subscribe for updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and inspiring stories from the world's toughest solar bike race!

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

❤️ Thanks to my Sponsors for making this Project possible!

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Azub Bikes ▬▬▬▬▬~
Azub Bikes is a renowned recumbent brand that is characterized by its innovative designs and high quality. Thankfully, they support me in my projects and future trips and provide me with bikes!
Looking for a recumbent bike?
Take a look at the website!⬇

Instagram:
/ azubrecumbents

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fahrwerker ▬▬▬▬▬~
Perform Stronger! Brakes rethought? The Fahrwerker brake system brings even heavy ebikes and cargo bikes to a standstill. Over 9000km / 60,000hm and the brake pads and letters are still in good condition with little wear!
Interested? ⬇

Instagram:
/ fahrwerker

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Windmeile ▬▬▬▬▬~
I convert my bikes to ebikes myself. This requires specialist knowledge and the right components for your bike. You can find all this in the Windmeile store! From motors, complete wheels, controllers and displays to all kinds of sensors, you'll find them all in one place!
Interested? ⬇

Instagram:
/ windmeile

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Victron Energy ▬▬▬▬▬~
I`m using smart and high-quality solar charge controllers from Victron Energy - the blue box in the solar scene. The charge controllers impress with their excellent build quality, high efficiency and the ability to read out and document solar, battery and power consumption values live via a smartphone app or an external Victron touchscreen.
Interested? ⬇

Instagram:
/ victron_energy

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mobivelo ▬▬▬▬▬~
Mobivelo ist euer Ansprechpartner, wenn es um Fahrrad Reparatur und Service in und um Würzburg geht! Dank einer mobilen Fahrradwerkstatt, können Reparaturen vor Ort bei dir durchgeführt werden. Interesse? ⬇

Instagram:
/ mobivelo_de

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Das Hammerdach ▬▬▬▬▬~
Nicht nur Solarbikes haben ein Dach! Du brauchst Hilfe bei deinem Dach (Umkreis Würzburg / Schweinfurt) ? Das Hammerdach ist der richtige Ansprechpartner!

Instagram:
/ dashammerdach

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Meine Ausrüstung (Affiliate Links) ▬▬▬▬▬~

~▬▬▬▬▬▬ SunTracker Programm ▬▬▬▬▬~
Link zum Sun-Tracker:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:03 Intro
01:04 - 01:12 Welcome to The SunTrip
01:13 - 01:51 Developing Solarbike
01:52 - 02:37 The Challenge
02:38 - 03:04 How Solarbikes work?
03:05 - 03:27 Official Race Start
03:28 - 03:43 Meet the German Team
03:44 - 04:27 Race Regulations
04:28 - 05:56 Horrable experiences
05:57 - 06:33 Bad weather and low battery
06:34 - 07:47 Technical advantage and route planing
07:48 - 09:07 Crossing borders
09:08 - 09:17 Off to Africa
09:18 - 09:46 Stay tuned!

[kilianweigand]

If you enjoyed the first part of our Solarbike Racing videoseries, feel free to subscribe to the Channel and drop a comment, if you have questions about the race and the bike!⬇️

[tohando]

The video turned out really nice! Good job everyone. Looking forward to see the next part!

[hugoschreiner]

This Video is just the best! 10/10 editing and so good storytelling! Kilian you should have way more views! The information you give us as a viewer is next level! Good job

[honza-galla]

Guys, you did great! Not only during the race, but also with the video editing! I love the video! Congrats!

[JackButlerVideos]

Awesome! So glad to have met you guys! It was a great laugh together at the start line in Lyon. The video is just so good, really well produced

[EuropaAufRaedern]

Respekt! Nicht nur für den Erfindergeist, Mut und Durchhaltevermögen, sondern auch die wunderbare Art uns dabei mitzunehmen.
So gut gemachte Videos findet man selten in Deutschland!
Macht weiter so

[rom.adventure]

Best trip and best vehicle to explore the world!

[SiroFits]

You guys are just something else. Subscribed to see what else madness you guys are dishing out to us

[dfdsfas]

Great adventure and you guys are for sure my favorites in the race! Feels like watching TerraX documentation🤩 good job Kilian! The edit and riding is next level!

[Secondes]

So great ! Thank you guys ! ..and well done 🤟🎉

[justridegravelbike]

Great Video and impressive performance in the race! Well done guys!

[chrizzi]

I really enjoyed the video, great editing and story telling! I hope there are many more videos to come, I'm hyped.

[rdkuless]

the AZUB tandem ebike was a good choice.. the Actuators you used are great to keep the panels pointed at the sun.

[fritzkainzbauer]

Amazing Video! Beautiful landscape, direct desire for Holiday :)

[paulgovan]

The fact that the mainstream/establishment media fails/refuses to cover disruptive events like this simply re-confirms whose interests they serve...
Paul G

[LionDev]

What a banger 🎉 Can't wait to showcase the game about the adventure🥳

[pascalhoppermann]

Super Ding, Hut ab, ganz großes Tennis. Hab echt RESPEKT. Grüße ausm Pott.

[sigvicious]

Bro, i didn't even know this was a thing. So damned cool. Great job!

[lookoutleo]

The pace your going at looks fast. I would love to include a solar pannel to my bike trailer, was thinking 250w house pannel, connected throu a buck boost module, taking 35v boost to 42v to charge my 1000wh battery. I just cycle along at 10mph. Whats your thoughts. Love your videos

[Mike-ozcv]

How does it handle with the huge surface on top? Isn’t that super dangerous in side winds? I’d assume it’s the reason why many solar bikes use a trike.