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Behind the Pedals: One-On-One with Joshua from igus:bike

Michael Poepke | 28. October 2025

Round two, here we come! This time, we’ve got Joshua in the hot seat, ready to tackle whatever questions come his way. As part of the igus:bike team, Joshua dives deep into the nitty-gritty of what makes this project so unique. New challenges, new insights – Joshua’s here to share it all with us. So, […]

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Behind the igus:bike: How is the frame actually made?

Michael Poepke | 24. October 2025

What do a chocolate Easter bunny, a chocolate Santa, and the igus:bike frame have in common? They’re all pretty sweet! Okay, okay, that’s not what I meant – they’re all hollow! At least for the most part. Why the comparison? Because the manufacturing process is actually quite similar. Fun fact: it’s not just the bike […]

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Stage 2: From the Ria of Aveiro to great engineering — Discovering Aveiro

Michael Poepke | 22. October 2025

After a misty and magical start in Porto, our igus:bike Tour Portugal continued its journey south to one of the country’s most fascinating natural wonders, the Ria de Aveiro. Stretching 45 km along Portugal’s western coast, from Ovar to Mira, this vast lagoon is where land, sea, and innovation meet. 🌊 Our day began in […]

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Stage 1: Foggy Beginnings in Porto

Michael Poepke | 17. October 2025

There’s something magical about Porto in the morning, especially when it’s wrapped in its famous Atlantic fog. 🌫️ Our igus:bike Tour Portugal began right by the sea, under the elegant Pérgola da Foz, one of the city’s most beloved seaside landmarks. The horizon was hidden, the waves were just whispers, and the mist gave everything […]

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Happy Birthday to us! The igus:bike worldtour turns one, and igus itself is celebrating 61 years!

Michael Poepke | 15. October 2025

To mark the double occasion, we’ve got a little birthday surprise for you: Europe’s best highlights in one awesome video 🚲🎉🪩 Exactly one year ago, the igus:bike worldtour kicked off on igus’ 60th anniversary, and what a journey it’s been! It all started in Cologne, in the newest production hall of igus. The tour then […]

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