igus:bike World Tour in Mexico City: From Palacio de Bellas Artes to Fuente de Cibeles — via Reforma
Luis Gerardo Perez Ahued | 20. January 2026
The igus:bike — igus’ recycled-plastic bicycle — made its way to Mexico City as part of the igus:bike world tour, a global trip that’s all about showing how sustainability and smart engineering can come together in a very real, very practical way.
For our CDMX chapter, we rode through some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, with one clear highlight: Paseo de la Reforma. It’s the kind of avenue that is the city — architecture, history, movement, and everyday life all happening at once.
A perfect day to be out on the road
We did the ride on Friday, January 9th, 2026, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The morning started crisp (classic CDMX), then the day warmed up into that sweet spot where you can keep moving, stop for photos, and actually enjoy being outside without rushing.
The route: letting Reforma do what it does best
This wasn’t just a checklist of stops. It felt more like a string of city postcards, with the igus:bike right in the middle of them.
Between Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Angel of Independence, we walked along Paseo de la Reforma, using the avenue’s iconic buildings and details as the backdrop. That mix of old and new — monumental and everyday — is exactly what makes Mexico City such a great place to tell this story.
Our stops in CDMX
1) Palacio de Bellas Artes: the cultural kickoff
We started at one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks. It’s an easy place to begin a tour like this: bold, unmistakable, and full of character — just like the city itself.
2) Angel of Independence: a Mexico City classic
No matter how many times you’ve seen it, the Angel always feels like a moment. It’s one of those places that instantly says “CDMX,” and it brought the perfect energy to the ride — right in the middle of Reforma’s constant motion.
3) Fuente de la Diana Cazadora (Diana the Huntress Fountain): pure Reforma vibe
The Diana is one of Reforma’s best-known meeting points, and it’s basically made for a quick stop and a strong photo. This part of the route kept the tour’s theme going: the bike visiting, the city showing off.
4) Altar a la Patria (Chapultepec): a more reflective stop
Once you reach Chapultepec, the pace naturally changes. Altar a la Patria adds a quieter, more thoughtful moment to the route — a reminder that progress is about moving forward, but also about understanding what we carry with us.
5) Fuente de Cibeles (Cibeles Fountain): ending the ride the local way
We wrapped up at Fuente de Cibeles, a spot with its own personality and a very city feel. And because this is Mexico City, we closed the tour properly: burgers nearby, a simple way to celebrate a ride well done.
So, what’s the point of the igus:bike on this tour?
The igus:bike isn’t just traveling for the sake of travel. It’s here to spark conversations — about the circular economy, about turning plastic waste into long-lasting products, and about how polymer-based solutions can be durable, useful, and ready for real-world use.
In short: it’s not only a cool-looking bike. It’s a moving example of what it means to rethink materials.
Mexico City: a story in motion
Every country adds its own chapter to the world tour. Ours had a clear thread: Reforma. Because Reforma doesn’t just connect points on a map — it connects eras, styles, and the way the city moves.
And along the way, the igus:bike became more than an object. It turned into a conversation starter — getting people to look twice, ask questions, and follow the story.
What’s next
The igus:bike world tour keeps rolling, picking up new cities and new stories that prove innovation doesn’t have to stay in a lab. Sometimes it shows up in the middle of a capital city, rolls past iconic landmarks… and becomes part of the scenery.
Next stop: the igus Mexico offices, where we’ll welcome the bike together with our Country Manager, Alejandro Perez-Manrique — taking the tour from the streets of CDMX into Metepec, State of Mexico, the place where our local chapter keeps moving forward.
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