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Stage 10: Our final day in Glasgow

Erin Powell | 2. October 2025

And suddenly it’s our final day! The tour has taken us all across the country and given us the opportunity to meet so many people along the way and discuss the importance of sustainable practices and initiatives that go beyond the igus:bike. We have seen various customers that are experts in their fields, so we […]

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Stage 9: The world of vertical farming

Erin Powell | 1. October 2025

The future of agriculture is under threat as the population grows around 1 percent each year, even faster in certain countries. As feeding the growing population becomes a bigger challenge, vertical farming is a modern and sustainable solution. IGS Intelligent Growth Solutions Vertical farming is exactly what it says on the tin, farming on vertical […]

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Stage 8: Newcastle and the North Sea breeze

Erin Powell | 30. September 2025

We kicked off Day 8 with a visit to Tharsus, a company known for designing and manufacturing strategic machines that solve complex automation challenges. From robotics to smart logistics systems, Tharsus helps businesses bring innovative tech products to life. After an insightful visit and tour around their facility with the team at Tharsus, our rider and external sales […]

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Stage 7: Rolling into Richmond – Where History Meets Hills

Erin Powell | 29. September 2025

After six days of pedalling through the UK, Day 7 brought us to the charming market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, a place where cobbled streets, sweeping countryside views, and centuries of history converge in one unforgettable stop on the igus:bike tour. From smooth trails to stone castles The morning started with a gentle ride from […]

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Stage 6: From SUMO UK to the Streets of York

Erin Powell | 26. September 2025

Today was an unusual mixture of heavy-duty components in agriculture and the historical streets of York. We began the day with a visit to SUMO UK, a leader in agricultural machinery, before heading into the heart of York, one of Britain’s most historical cities. Starting strong at SUMO UK Our morning began at SUMO UK Ltd, based near […]

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