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The Tour is back again in Germany – this time with a special mission!

Michael Poepke | 9. June 2026

From start to finish, the latest chapter of the igus:bike worldtour delivered an unforgettable ride: two bikes, two editors, and 235 kilometers from Mainz to Cologne – from Cathedral to Cathedral. GO>>ing Magazine, renowned for its expertise in automation, drive systems, and engineering, teamed up with igus to showcase not just innovation but its real-world […]

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Stage 23: The Final Ride in Brazil

Michael Poepke | 21. May 2026

The final kilometers of the igus:bike tour through Brazil carried a special meaning. After crossing roads, cities, factories, parks and stories throughout the country, Stage 23 brought us to our final stop in the state of São Paulo: the city of Limeira, where we visited ISTOBAL Brasil — a global reference in vehicle wash and […]

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Stage 22: Movement that spans decades: technology, partnership, and industrial tradition

Michael Poepke | 8. May 2026

The igus:bike Tour continued along the roads of the São Paulo countryside until reaching a city where industry, innovation, and history move side by side: Piracicaba. And it was there that the journey met one of the most emblematic partnerships in igus Brazil’s history: ROMI. Founded in 1930, ROMI has established itself as one of […]

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Stage 21: Where the future is built: education, industry and movement in São Paulo

Michael Poepke | 29. April 2026

After traveling through three states in southern Brazil and cycling over 200 km, the igus:bike returns to where it all connects: São Paulo. And more than a geographical return, this stage represents something deeper — a connection to the future of industry. SENAI — where industry begins The day started at SENAI, one of the most […]

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Stage 20: Resilience in motion: industry, rebuilding and new paths in Porto Alegre

Michael Poepke | 17. April 2026

The igus:bike Tour continued its journey through southern Brazil — and reached one of the most symbolic moments of the entire tour: Porto Alegre. More than just a stop along the route, this stage carries a special meaning. A city that has recently faced major challenges due to flooding — and that is now moving […]

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