In 2022, for the first time, Sun Trip was held in California. In this test run, participants rode a challenging tour through central California.
California is deeply concerned about climate change, so it seemed natural for us to bring the Sun Trip here.
In June 2023, the Sun Trip California will follow a 7 day, 650 mile course from Stanford Research Park to Los Angeles. The trip is limited to 20 participants.
Sun Trip California 2023 Event 🚴‍♀️
Where: The Hub at Stanford Research Park – 3215 Porter Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
A kick-off event for the Sun Trip California 2023 solar bike adventure will be held on:
Thursday, June 1, from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Participants will be on hand with their bikes to talk about the experience, solar power and eco-mobility 🌱
Please enjoy this short film of the 2022 test edition. It will give you a sense of what the Sun Trip California is all about. Video by Oktay Ortabasi and Scott Saunders.
Departure & Prologue : June 1st and 2nd
Conference Stanford Research Park, and Press Day from (Palo Alto) to San Francisco. this is a parade ride to show off our sponsors and partners and allow for press coverage.Â
These events will organized with the Hub Stanford Research Park, our departure partner, on June 1st and 2nd 2023.
The Adventure :Â
About 650 miles to Los Angeles along the coastal highways and byways. 7 days of adventure and solar cycling with reserved camping and eco-lodges. Breakfast and dinner catering everyday.
King and Queen of the Mountains. Riders who want an extra challenge will be able to participate in the daily mountain climbs.
The pre-registration form : here
Registration online : on BikeReg
Ready to join the adventure?
- 20 spots available
- 7 days, from 1st to 8th June 2023
- Nights in camping and eco-lodges with breakfast & dinner provided.
- Itinerary 1 : 65 miles – 100 miles per day [Easy Riders]
- Itinerary 2 : 125 miles – 150 miles per day [Sun Blasters]
- Official jerseys & goodies
- Support crew: Technical – Catering – Communication – Support Vehicles
Registration fee : $1200 / 35% discount for people under 30.
(Please note that we are actively seeking sponsors who potentially may help to cover part of the rider entry fees)
How do I get a solar bike?
Solution 1 : Design your own, contact us for ideas and support. Read this article for more information
Solution 2 : Solar ebike rental (limited stock).
The pre-registration form : here
Registration online : on BikeReg
For more information about the event and our partnership please
contact: florian@thesuntrip.com
