American Stages
The igus:bike Tour Across America, From Coastlines to City Skylines!
For one unforgettable journey, the igus:bike hit the open roads of the United States, crossing mountains, deserts, and city skylines to celebrate American innovation, sustainability, and motion on two wheels.
The adventure began in Colorado, where the team rode through rugged mountain passes, showcasing the spirit of exploration and engineering at altitude. From there, the igus:bike rolled into Utah, riding through its red rock canyons a reminder that progress and nature can coexist beautifully.
Next stop: Las Vegas, where even Elvis himself couldn’t resist a ride. Amid the city’s neon glow, the igus:bike stood as a symbol of the bright future of sustainable mobility.
The tour then hit the California coast, cruising from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, tracing a route where innovation, film, and technology meet the sea.
After the West Coast ride, the bike traveled east to Atlanta, Georgia, for special visits with Coca-Cola, the Olympic Rings, and several iconic landmarks celebrating creativity, connection, and global spirit.
Finally, the tour made its way to the East Coast, visiting East Providence before ending in Rumford, Rhode Island, home to igus Inc. USA. There, the bike’s American journey came full circle, connecting coast to coast in the name of motion, sustainability, and innovation.
From mountain highs to ocean drives, the igus:bike Tour of the USA proved that when engineering meets adventure, there’s no limit to how far we can go.
Stage 8 The igus:bike Spends Thanksgiving Weekend on Cape Cod!
The igus:bike kicked off its East Coast tour on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, over Thanksgiving weekend, with U.S. Head of Marketing Casey Ganshirt taking the reins as the new rider.
Casey enjoyed a scenic ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, stopping for a classic Thanksgiving meal and later exploring the beach and a golf course while sightseeing and Black Friday shopping.
After a fun long weekend, which included spotting a seal off the coast, the bike completed the first East Coast leg and was packed up to head toward its next destination: Atlanta, Georgia.
Date: November 26-30, 2025
Starting Point: Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Destination: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Distance: 114 Miles (183 km)
Rider: Casey Ganshirt
Stage 7 California Grand Finale: Santa Cruz & The Golden Gate Triumph!
Date: October 22-23 2025
Starting Point: Santa Cruz, California
Destination: San Francisco, California
Distance: 15 Miles (24.1 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
In Santa Cruz, the riders concluded their official customer visits at Praxis Works and ibis Cycles, where the unique igus:bike impressed industry leaders and international guests alike.
They celebrated with a scenic ride along the famous boardwalk, even allowing a local father and son to test the bike’s durability near Lighthouse Point.
The journey culminated in San Francisco, where the team navigated the city’s iconic hills to reach the Golden Gate Bridge, marking a triumphant end to their leg of the tour.
Stage 6 SoCal Style: From Lost Boys Bridge to Hollywood and Venice Beach!
Riders Chris and Philip toured Southern California to visit partners like Yoshimura Cycling and DVO Suspension while showcasing the innovative igus:bike.
Their journey took them through iconic locations, including the “Lost Boys Bridge,” the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Venice Beach boardwalk.
The Los Angeles leg concluded with a serendipitous encounter with a customer on the beach before the team departed for Santa Cruz.
Date: October 21 2025
Starting Point: Hollywood, California
Destination: Venice Beach, California
Distance: 14.2 Miles (22.9 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
Stage 5 Viva Las Vegas! Halfway There, Elvis Meets the igus:bike
Date: October 19-20 2025
Starting Point: Anthem East Trailhead, Nevada
Destination: Hills Park, Nevada
Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
Chris and Philip marked the tour’s halfway point in Las Vegas by sightseeing and showing the igus:bike to an enthusiastic Elvis impersonator.
Encouraged by the positive reception so far, the riders departed for California to begin the next leg of their journey.
On their way out of the desert, they made a playful stop at an Area 51-themed attraction.
Stage 4 Utah Visits & An Impromptu Pit Stop at Red Bull Rampage!
Our riders completed two final customer visits with Fasst Company and RadGnaRack in Utah before starting their long journey toward Las Vegas.
On their route, they made an impromptu stop at the Red Bull Rampage competition in St. George, where the igus:bike and QuikrStuff rack drew a crowd.
Following the exciting pit stop, the riders quickly resumed their trip south to Las Vegas to prepare for the final stretch of their part of the tour in California.
Date: October 18-19 2025
Starting Point: Prospector Trailhead, Utah
Destination: Grapevine Trailhead, Utah
Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
Stage 3 Braving the Dark for an Inspiring Day at Triot
Date: October 17 2025
Starting Point: Triot, Utah
Destination: Legacy Parkway Trail, Utah
Distance: 11.8 Miles (19 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
After braving a spooky, dark, and dramatic overnight power outage at the Zermatt Resort, our riders arrived at Triot to meet founder Marty Rasmussen and witness his truly innovative work.
Triot custom-builds life-changing recumbent trikes for people with muscle deficiencies and other disabilities.
The company relies on lightweight iglide and igubal 2.0 bearings to overcome critical design issues like corrosion and snapping, ensuring the magnificent machines are durable and reliable for every user.
Stage 2 Get a quick look at igus products in action at the QuikrStuff HQ.
From mountain passes to desert roads, the igus:bike rolled into Grand Junction for a visit with QuikrStuff, makers of the brilliantly engineered Quikr bike rack.
Their racks use our iglide R bearings and washers in key pivot points keeping everything smooth, durable, and dirt-proof, no matter how rough the ride.
And in perfect irony, rider Chris Sandven hauled the igus:bike using his own Quikr rack, proving igus and QuikrStuff really do keep things moving.
Date: October 16 2025
Starting Point: Junior League Park, Colorado
Destination: Bike Central Park, Colorado
Distance: 8 Miles (13 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
Stage 1 Burritos, Bicycles, and Customers. What more could you ask for?
Date: October 15 2025
Starting Point: Hotel, Colorado
Destination: Garden of the Gods, Colorado
Distance: 13 Miles (21 km)
Riders: Chris Sandven & Philip Pauli
The igus:bike has officially landed in America and what better way to start than breakfast burritos in Colorado Springs?
Our first stop: RockShox, part of SRAM and a legend in bike suspension. Great conversations, old projects revived, and plenty of inspiration for the miles ahead.
Before hitting the road again, we couldn’t resist a quick stop at Garden of the Gods for perfect weather, red rocks, and one unforgettable first day.