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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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Stage 19: Where tradition meets engineering: from fire to CNC in Southern Brazil

Michael Poepke | 15. April 2026

Mais Churrasco — when detail becomes experience In Gramado, the visit to Mais Churrasco showed how tradition continues to evolve. Barbecue, once dominated by skewers, is now increasingly defined by precision through the use of grills — a direct influence from Uruguayan and Argentine culture. And when preparation demands control… engineering comes into play. In […]

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Stage 18: Between vineyards, heritage, and timeless paths

Michael Poepke | 6. April 2026

In the heart of Rio Grande do Sul, the igus:bike journey led us through one of the most iconic regions in southern Brazil: Vale dos Vinhedos. A place where time seems to move differently. Between vineyards stretching across rolling hills and roads that invite you to slow down, every kilometer carried a sense of history, […]

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Stage 17: When engineering meets the streets of Bento Gonçalves

Rebeca Tarragô | 30. March 2026

Some stages of the igus:bike journey are about landscapes. Others are about industry. And sometimes… like in Bento Gonçalves…they become something more: a shared experience between people, engineering and the city itself. A different kind of arrival The day began at one of the most symbolic landmarks of the region: the Pipa Pórtico, the entrance […]

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Stage 16: From tourist towns to space: a journey between worlds

Michael Poepke | 25. March 2026

As the igus:bike journey continues heading south, a new chapter begins in Rio Grande do Sul. Our first day in the state led us through landscapes that feel almost cinematic. Gramado and Canela welcomed us with their unique charm — a region where European influence blends with Brazilian culture, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else […]

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