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Alex Bellini Sets Out to Explore Alaska and Other Polar Regions on a 3D Printed Bicycle
3D printing in cycling for the production of high-performance bicycles is becoming increasingly popular. Just think of the success of Filippo Ganna, who entered cycling history thanks to his very personal 3D printed Pinarello Bolide F HR 3D. Or the…
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3D printing in cycling for the production of high-performance bicycles is becoming increasingly popular. Just think of the success of Filippo Ganna, who entered cycling history thanks to his very personal 3D printed Pinarello Bolide F HR 3D. Or the 3D printed bikes that are expected to help British athletes at the 2024 Olympics. This time it is explorer Alex Bellini who will attempt a record-breaking mission, using, for the first time for a trip to Alaska, a fully customized 3D printed frame mountain bike.
Bellini has been traveling for 20 years in the most extreme conditions, exploring the globe to chronicle the world and raise awareness of environmental issues. Now, he has decided to attempt a one-of-a-kind adventure exploring Alaska, Greenland and the Arctic Ocean on an Impact mountain bike. The project, called “Eyes on Ice,” has just set off from Italy and will last a full three years. The bike used is a custom-made 3D-printed bike made specifically for this mission, designed to fit the needs and physique of the explorer and his traveling companion, Alessandro Plona.
Alessandro Plona (left) and Alex Bellini (right)
From Alaska to the Arctic on the Impact Mountain Bike
The “Eyes on Ice” project hopes to travel the polar areas of Earth in only three years. The goal for Alex Bellini is not only to explore them, but more importantly to bring attention to the environmental issues these areas are experiencing: from melting glaciers to all the other consequences of climate change.
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