As we mentioned in our article titled “ALL TOGETHER ON A DAMIUS TRICYCLE FOR STROKE PREVENTION WITH PHILIPPE MEYNARD!” specifically dedicated to Philippe MEYNARD and his adventure on our tricycles to promote stroke prevention, Philippe set himself the goal of completing the Corsican “GT20” in September 2023, a route of over 1,000 km, with significant elevation changes and enhanced endurance, at the handlebars of our new SUPREME DAMIUS tricycle.
The GT 20 (The Great Crossing 20 – “A traversata Maio) on a SUPREME DAMIUS Electric Assist Tricycle
The GT 20 (The Great Crossing 20 – “A traversata Maio) is one of Europe’s most beautiful and challenging cycling routes, located between sea and mountains, traversing Corsica’s most stunning landscapes and reaching a peak of nearly 1,500 meters in altitude.
Having previously completed his long journeys with his EVASION tricycle, this time the former mayor of BARSAC embarked on his journey to conquer the Corsican passes at the handlebars of the new SUPREME tricycle.
It is thanks to the characteristics of the SUPREME tricycle that Philippe was able to meet this challenge, and the list is long to describe what can be considered the most innovative and accomplished model on the market:
- French VALÉO motor with an impressive 130 Nm of torque!
- Integrated and effort-adaptive gearbox with automatic gear changes (7 speeds and 450% development!)
- 630 Wh battery (Range of 40 to 90 km)
- Reverse gear
- Inclined wheels/3° negative camber and differential system mounted on bearings with cardan shaft drive
In 14 days and 14 stages, from September 14 to 27, 2023, here is the somewhat crazy itinerary chosen by Philippe.
Day -1 Before the big tricycle departure – 2023-09-13
It’s September 13, and Philippe is making a stop at our new premises in MIRAMAS to pick up his two brand new SUPREME tricycles.
Day D – Stage No. 1 – 2023-09-14
Let’s go!
BASTIA – CENTURI
58 KM
Via the Col de la SERRA and the MATTEI mill at 365 meters altitude
Stage No. 2 – 2023-09-15
CENTURI – SAINT-FLORENT
58 KM
Stage No. 3 – 2023-09-16
“Now it’s starting to get serious… We climb to nearly 700m, with a positive elevation gain of 1,181 meters and a negative elevation gain of 885 meters. I’ve been messaging several people about the SUPREME’s performance. Frankly, so far: AMAZING! I’m waiting to climb even higher to tell you more.”
Stage No. 4 – 2023-09-17
BELGODÈRE – CALENZANA
72 KM
“Col de MARSOLINO, when you’ve just climbed a 20% pass over 4 km, you tell yourself that even if – happily – you’ve already covered +20,000 km with the DAMIUS EVASION tricycle, you realize that this SUPREME model is truly phenomenal! Of course, you know where your legs are, but the heart rate is great!”
Stage No. 5 – 2023-09-18
CALENZANA – GALÉRIA
69 KM
Stage No. 6 – 2023-09-19
GALÉRIA – PORTO OTA
78 KM
“At the top of the Col de PALMARELLA, at 408 meters, passengers were able to test the SUPREME and were in awe of the beautiful panorama of the Mediterranean and the coast towards PORTU.”
Stage No. 7 – 2023-09-20
PORTO OTA – Col de VERGIO
78 KM
Highest point of this GT20 at 1,476 meters
Stage No. 8 – 2023-09-21
Col de VERGIO – CORTE
64 KM
“In the Corsican mountains, come down the Col de VERGIO with me – pedaling with the DAMIUS SUPREME, absolute bliss and a great opportunity!”
Stage No. 9 – 2023-09-22
CORTE – GHISONI
62 KM
“The joy of Corsica is also the beautiful weather. But from time to time, it rains very heavily, so you’re happy to dance in the rain and be well-equipped on your DAMIUS tricycle!”
Stage No. 10 – 2023-09-23
GHISONI – ZICAVO
40 KM
Stage No. 11 – 2023-09-24
ZICAVO – ZONZA
44 KM
Stage No. 12 – 2023-09-25
ZONZA – BONIFACIO
72 KM
Stage No. 13 – 2023-09-26
BONIFACIO – ALERIA
104 KM
Stage No. 14 and Trip Summary – 2023-09-15
ALERIA – BASTIA
74 KM
“After 1,000 km on the roads and paths of Corsica, happy with this adventure, and to have helped the DAMIUS technicians with this real-world test! A thousand apologies for pushing the machine hard, but it’s for a good cause. This machine is phenomenal; it will make many people happy when it’s delivered!”
