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Stage 3 of the igus:bike Tour Austria takes us through Ried im Innkreis, a vibrant town in Upper Austria where historic character meets forward-thinking innovation. Our guide for this stage is Franz Hemetsberger, Technical Sales Representative for drytech® Bearing Technology and Linear Technology, serving Salzburg and western Upper Austria. Together with the lightweight, maintenance-free igus:bike, […]
The second stage of the igus:bike Tour Austria takes us from the serene beauty of Gmunden along Lake Traunsee to the innovative hub of Alpine Metal Tech in Regau. Riding today are Manfred Hasforter, former Managing Director and founder of igus Austria, together with Franz Hemetsberger, Technical Sales Representative for drytech® Bearing Technology and Linear […]
Ready… steady… ride!At 09:00 a.m., the igus:bike Tour Austria officially kicked off at the igus Austria headquarters in Lenzing, located just a short ride from the picturesque Attersee lake in Upper Austria. This tour marks the beginning of a unique journey across the country — one that celebrates clean mobility, technical innovation, and the beauty […]
Since mid-October, the igus:bike has been pedaling its way around the globe, already clocking over 2,000 kilometers. In Germany, it tackled forest trails, muddy terrain, and snow and ice. In Asia, it braved sweltering heat and high humidity. In Europe, it was submerged in the sea, rode down flights of stairs, and conquered steep climbs […]
Our final day of the tour begins in Lucerne. It’s quite cloudy as we drive towards Küssnacht. Once we arrive, we visit the Hohle Gasse. This place is closely linked to the legend of William Tell. He is the central figure in one of the best-known Swiss national legends and a symbol of resistance to […]
