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Stage 4: Will we push the igus:bike to its limits? – Cycling around Mondsee and diving in.

Michael Poepke | 15. July 2025

Today, Andreas Roither, Technical Sales Representative for e-chains® and cables in the regions of in the regions of Upper Austria and Salzburg, takes on a special challenge: to ride the igus:bike all the way around Lake Mondsee. This scenic tour invites us to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region — all […]

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Stage 3: Riding Through History, Finishing with Innovation – The Wintersteiger Experience

Michael Poepke | 14. July 2025

Stage 3 of the igus:bike Tour Austria takes us through Ried im Innkreis, a vibrant town in Upper Austria where historic character meets forward-thinking innovation. Our guide for this stage is Franz Hemetsberger, Technical Sales Representative for drytech® Bearing Technology and Linear Technology, serving Salzburg and western Upper Austria. Together with the lightweight, maintenance-free igus:bike, […]

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Stage 2: From Lake Views to Leading Tech — Gmunden to Alpine Metal Tech

Michael Poepke | 11. July 2025

The second stage of the igus:bike Tour Austria takes us from the serene beauty of Gmunden along Lake Traunsee to the innovative hub of Alpine Metal Tech in Regau. Riding today are Manfred Hasforter, former Managing Director and founder of igus Austria, together with Franz Hemetsberger, Technical Sales Representative for drytech® Bearing Technology and Linear […]

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Stage 1: From Lakeside to Innovation — The igus:bike Tour Begins

Michael Poepke | 10. July 2025

Ready… steady… ride!At 09:00 a.m., the igus:bike Tour Austria officially kicked off at the igus Austria headquarters in Lenzing, located just a short ride from the picturesque Attersee lake in Upper Austria. This tour marks the beginning of a unique journey across the country — one that celebrates clean mobility, technical innovation, and the beauty […]

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Country Swap – Bike Swap: The Backstory

Michael Poepke | 10. July 2025

Since mid-October, the igus:bike has been pedaling its way around the globe, already clocking over 2,000 kilometers. In Germany, it tackled forest trails, muddy terrain, and snow and ice. In Asia, it braved sweltering heat and high humidity. In Europe, it was submerged in the sea, rode down flights of stairs, and conquered steep climbs […]

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