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From Riverside Paths to Mediterranean Breezes: The Final Chapter of the igus:bike Worldtour

Michael Poepke | 23. June 2026

The igus:bike Worldtour reached its grand finale with an adventurous two-week ride spanning 1,072 kilometers from Karlsruhe, Germany to Montpellier, France. With 12 demanding stages, breathtaking landscapes, and the ultimate test for the world’s first bike made almost entirely of recycled plastic, this journey stood for more than just kilometers – it showcased the resilience […]

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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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