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Stage 3: Curves, Culture and Precision – A Day in Curitiba

Michael Poepke | 27. February 2026

There are cities that you simply pass through.  And there are cities that make you pause. Curitiba belongs to the second kind…. Today, the igus:bike reached one of the most iconic landmarks of Brazilian architecture: the Oscar Niemeyer Museum. Standing in front of the museum’s famous “Eye,” it becomes clear that this is more than […]

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Stage 2: 438 Kilometers Later – igus:bike Arrives in Paraná

Michael Poepke | 26. February 2026

After beginning its Brazilian journey in the countryside of São Paulo, the igus:bike has now crossed its first state border. From Jundiaí to Curitiba, 438 kilometers were covered. Highways stretching ahead. Changing landscapes. Long conversations inside the car following the bike. And that quiet feeling that the Brazilian chapter of this journey is truly underway. With […]

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Stage 1: From Industry to Nature: The Beginning of the igus:bike World Tour in Brazil

Michael Poepke | 25. February 2026

After traveling through several countries around the world, the igus:bike began its journey in Brazil.The starting point was Jundiaí, home of igus Brazil since a few years now and a key hub for technology, industry, and development. This is where the Brazilian chapter of the tour began. Where movement meets purpose Located in one of […]

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Behind the Pedals: From the Vault – The Lost Q&A with Jan Philipp!

Michael Poepke | 20. February 2026

Some things don’t always go as planned, but sometimes lost moments make their way back to the spotlight. 🚲✨ Before we jump into the exciting new chapter of our igus:bike worldtour in Brazil (yes, it’s finally happening! 🇧🇷), we’ve recovered something special from the archives: our never-before-seen very first Q&A video! Meet Jan Philipp, Head […]

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Charge Ahead: The igus:bike Goes Electric!

Michael Poepke | 10. February 2026

The igus:bike worldtour is nearing its end, with Brazil gearing up as the final stop. But as the tour wraps up, our development team is anything but slowing down – they’re hitting top speed! This year, things are really kicking off – especially uphill! Why’s that? Because the evolution of our plastic bike doesn’t take […]

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