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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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igus:bike worldtour: A New Stop and Spectacular Highlights!

Michael Poepke | 20. January 2026

Final stretch! Our igus:bike world tour is nearly at the finish line! After the stages in the United States, Brazil is almost within reach. But wait, what’s this? A new country has joined the list of participating nations – well, nobody saw that coming! Drumroll please: Mexico is officially on board 🎉 This addition was […]

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

Michael Poepke | 15. January 2026

Buongiorno from the igus:bike team! Our Q&A series is back – this time with an Italian twist! In this latest episode, Giuseppe steps into the spotlight to answer the next round of questions in his native language. Whether you speak Italian fluently or only know a few phrases, one thing’s for sure: this video is […]

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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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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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