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Stage 3: PowerCon – our partner in Shorepower

Michael Poepke | 1. September 2025

On the third stage of the igus Bike Tour, we visit PowerCon and meet the company’s CFO, Mr. Peter Castberg Knudsen who helped found the company. For more than a decade, PowerCon has established itself as a flexible and reliable partner for both wind turbine manufacturers and ports around the world. Headquartered in Denmark, the […]

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Stage 2: Visit to HMF in Højbjerg

Michael Poepke | 30. August 2025

On the second stage of the Danish igus:bike Tour, Mads Johansen, Key Account Manager at igus Denmark, takes his bike to Højbjerg near Aarhus. Here we visit one of our long-standing customers, HMF Group, which has been one of the leading manufacturers of truck cranes since 1952. For more than 70 years, HMF has focused […]

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Stage 1: Welcome to igus Denmark

Michael Poepke | 28. August 2025

After many months of waiting, igus:bike has finally arrived in Denmark. This marks the start of five stages around the country, where the bike will visit several locations and customers. The first stop is in Vejle, where Henrik Borch, country manager for igus Denmark since 2017, will welcome us. Henrik has played a central role […]

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The Tour is back in Germany – racking up the kilometers!

Michael Poepke | 27. August 2025

Germany tour with a twist – one rider, one challenge, 500 kilometers. In 6 days, from the Polish border to the Danish border. Not on a racing bike like the pros of the recently finished Deutschland Tour, but on the igus:bike. Less elevation gain, but plenty of headwinds, sand, salty air, and the solitary battle […]

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Stage 4: igus:bike takes on its first race – and a fountain!

Michael Poepke | 6. August 2025

The Czech Republic’s leg of the igus:bike world tour ended in the most unexpected – and entertaining – way possible: by entering a race. Tradition Meets Competition in Liběšice Not just any race. The Liběšická Kašna in the small town of Liběšice is no typical cycling event. It’s part competition, part tradition, and part joyful […]

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