igus:bike worldtour highlight with RCYL – Hungary
The igus:bike worldtour kicks off in Hungary at a location that feels like home — our igus Hungary office. This building won’t be our headquarters for much longer, as we’re preparing to move to a new, more spacious facility with a 100-square-meter showroom.
To mark this moment of change and growth, our rider — Péter Kasza, an outside sales colleague responsible for the Eastern region of Hungary — began the journey with a short ride from the current office to the new location, just 4 minutes away. It was a fitting symbol of progress and momentum.
Spotlight on Sport and Engineering in Debrecen
The next stop on our route was the city of Debrecen, where we visited one of our customers: Bestrong. This company designs and builds indoor and outdoor fitness parks, offering full services from planning to implementation. Their installations promote movement and physical health — and that’s exactly where igus parts come in. We took a closer look at some of their park elements in action, especially those that use igus bearings to enable smooth and maintenance-free movement, which they are very satisfied with.
After the on-site discussion, we rode through a larger park owned by the University of Debrecen, where one of Bestrong’s other fitness area is located. It was a great opportunity to see their equipment integrated into a real-world, public setting — and to test it ourselves!
Cultural Heritage at Hortobágy and Lake Tisza
Leaving Debrecen behind, we made our way to Hortobágy National Park, one of Hungary’s most iconic natural and cultural landscapes. Known for its vast plains and pastoral traditions, the park is home to the famous Nine-Hole Bridge (Kilenclyukú híd). This 19th-century stone bridge stretches elegantly across the steppe and remains a beloved symbol of the Hungarian countryside. Naturally, we couldn’t resist cycling across it — and capturing a few scenic shots along the way.
Just nearby, we visited the Hortobágy Bird Reservation, a protected area within the national park that provides a safe habitat for countless bird species. During our stop, we were lucky to see dozens of storks nesting and gliding overhead.
To end the day, we arrived at Lake Tisza, a unique artificial lake that’s become a haven for nature lovers and cyclists alike. We stopped at the Tisza-tó Cycling Center, an innovative facility that includes aerial cycling paths leading all the way up to the rooftop. Of course, we made the climb — and were rewarded with sweeping views of the water and wetlands.
This stage may be complete, but the spirit of the tour is just beginning.
Stay tuned – you’ll find all updates on the igus blog and selected country highlights here in this blog.