Adventure just a bike ride away
According to IATA, the amount of air traffic in 2017 attained 4 billion travelers. But airplanes remain costly and extremely polluting. “Short-cycle” tourism has a bright future ahead! The bicycle is the perfect partner. However, a trip by bike can mean logistical headaches, discomfort and athletic endeavors.
How can we come up with a bike trip which combines a change of scenery and comfort while preserving the environment? Camille Dubreuil, in bachelor transport thought of a service of electric “bike cabins” tailored to the distance traveled. These trailers are calibrated for the traveler’s optimal comfort. Various itineraries are proposed. Along the road, great places to eat or sleep, comfy beds and magnificent viewpoints meander by!
This project is part of Design portfolio 2020, a selection of 36 projects from this year which bear witness to the talent, creativity and know-how developed by the students during their undergraduate studies.
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