Pietra Ligure -> Leogang With almost two weeks between racing and only 800km to Leogang I made the obvious decision to take a detour into Switzerland to spectate the DH and XCO World Cups in Leogang My body and mind was wrecked after the Pietra EDR round and I couldn’t bare the thought of having to do more than one ride to Lenzerheide. After some strategic thinking I knew I’d find it easiest to just get the 450km ride done in one hit. I set off into the mountains, following the World Cup XC Marathon route that had been raced the day before. I dropped into the plains of Italy, my legs were relieved I was out of the hills but that didn’t last long. The next 200km brought harsh heat and a headwind that didn’t let up all day. I was struggling to stay hydrated, moving forward exponentially got harder as the wind fatigued my body and mind. The night brought another dose of troubles as I tried my best to avoid highways and tunnels. Bushbashing was on the menu and at one point I had to cross 20cm wide concrete wall to avoid walking through a marshland. A 30min sleep was needed to reset the mind from frustration. I was glad I couldn’t see how slowly I was moving. After a 24 hour stint it was a relief to arrive into Lenzerheide. It was great to have some time to chill out and rip up the XC course with @annabel.bligh. I managed the last 350km to Leogang relatively well, I even occasionally caught myself taking in the scenery which I often struggle to do. Once again the heat was relentless and was draining me. I managed to escape the heat as the night set and I’d just picked up a box of goodies from @monsroyale on the way through Innsbruck so the stoke was high. I struggled staying awake for the whole night and opted to take a 2 hour bush nap on the side of the bike path. It took my body awhile to wake back up again but as the sun started to rise I gained some energy and gave it one last push to get to Leogang. EDR Practice was the next day and I was pretty stoked to change the tyres and get into some proper riding! @monsroyale 📸 @nickwaygoodcreative

+++All eyes on the prize!+++ 🤝Together with merino pioneers @monsroyale and the best bar in the city @cafe_moustache we set up an amazing shirt, which represents the thriving mountainbike community of Innsbruck. 🤩This shirt missing from your wardrobe? Then listen carefully! Together with @monsroyale we raffle two exclusive @mtbinnsbruck x @monsroyale x @cafe_moustache merino shirts and a 200€ voucher for the @monsroyale online shop! One lucky person wins a shirt and the voucher and another one wins the second shirt! ‼️What do you have to do? _Follow @monsroyale and @mtbinnsbruck _Spread the word: share this post in your story _Never not alone: tag your favorite bike buddy in the comments 💃Winners will be announced on July 17th! Don’t waste time and join in! 📩Winners will be contacted via DM by @monsroyale. Don’t fall for scam accounts. ⚠️Terms & Conditions: This Giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Winners will be randomly selected. Prices are non-transferable and non-refundable with no cash alternatives. 💁What is it all about? @monsroyale: Besides going all in merino everywhere this brand supports local communities like @mtbinnsbruck with this shirt dedicated to the monthly rideout called “Hausrunde”. @cafe_moustache: The best place for having a chat, coffee, date, beer, afterride get together, an “Absacker”, family dinner, … an endless list. Long story short: lovely people, good vibes and tasty drinks ‘n food! @mtbinnsbruck: a bunch of people, who have the vision of a strong, local bike community, pushing projects to bring people together on their bikes, look for possibilities for new trails and sharing the stoke of riding bikes! 🫶Good luck! Cheers! #wearemtbinnsbruck #mtbinnsbruck #zammgehtmehr #timetowin PARTNER: @monsroyale @cafe_moustache @mtbinnsbruck ARTIST: @miko_slav @die.siebdruckerei PHOTO CREDITS: @kookie_kollective RIDER: @stoehrkatrin @maxvanderlee & Flying Schorsch

@peterkaiser hat es wieder getan. Schau dir sein neuestes Meisterwerk an. Mach dich bereit für «Revolutions». @peterkaiser has done it again. Watch his latest masterpiece. And ready yourself for Revolutions. Link in Bio 🔗 _____   #trek #trekbikes #ridebikeshavefunfeelgood #monsroyale #revolutions #bike #art #masterpiece #freeride #dirtjump

📽️ ‘ 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 ’ a new video filmed on the South Island of New Zealand this past November will be released online tomorrow, 28. June 4PM CEST. 🇳🇿🚲 This one brought it’s challenges, leaving the personal reward a real worthy one. NZ has been stunning once again, keen to show you tomorrow. stay tuned. great team effort with @toby_wilson.dp & @moritzablinger. 💯 supported by @monsroyale, presented by @trekbikes. #newvideo #monsroyale #newzealand #southisland #mtb #freeride #dirtjump #bikes

Women’s Community Ride-out @crankworxinnsbruck was fire! Such a good crew of girls shredding our home trails 🔥 @outdoorchicks_org @valkyrie.mtb

What a past few days it’s been for @robin_riding_hood at @crankworx Innsbruck 🔥   Backing up her Whip Off podium from earlier this week, Robin took a huge win in today’s Speed and Style in a stacked field.    With consistent flip combos, speed, and epic style, it was great to see Robin back on the bike and having an epic time🤘 📸 @clinttrahan

We’re still reminiscing about last night. What a way to celebrate the premier of Revolutions, an artistic journey through NZ most scenic landscape by @peterkaiser , @toby_wilson.dp and @moritzablinger . Thanks to everyone who made this evening so beautiful and special! . . . photos by @elenazeppelzauer

Innsbruck we're back! Come down and join us this Thursday and Friday (22nd/23rd) for two epic Women's Ride Outs we're hosting with @outdoorchicks_org @valkyrie.mtb and @crankworx Innsbruck🤘 Come with your mate, come solo or come in a group, everyone's welcome! 🚵 Even if you can't make it to a ride out, jump in to the Mons tent throughout the week to see what we've got going on across Crankworx. Head over to@outdoorchicks_org for more info and to sign up. 📷 @milkostoev

Summer means missions, and lots of them. Bikes, hikes, coastal trips or chilling with mates. Adventure from dawn till’ dusk in Merino.

"Êtes-vous basé au Québec? Vous voulez participer à l'avenir de vos sentiers locaux?   Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que nous organisons une Dig communautaire avec @lbcycle et nous aimerions que vous vous impliquiez !   Et ne vous inquiétez pas si vous êtes nouveau dans la construction de sentiers, tous les outils et instructions seront fournis… et vous aurez également la chance de gagner $$$ en vêtement Mons !!   Venez nous rejoindre ainsi que LB Cycle le mardi 20 juin, à 17h (5 pm) au Saisonnier (Lac Beauport) !"   ——   Are you based in Quebec? Want to get involved in shaping the future of your local trails?    We’re stoked to announce that we’re hosting a Community Dig with @lbcycle and we’d love for you to get involved!    And don’t worry if you’re new to trail building, all tools and instructions will be provides… and you’ll also get the chance to win yourself $$$ of Mons riding kit!!   Come join us and LB Cycle on Tuesday 20th of June, at 17h (5pm) at Saisonnier (Lac Beauport)! @genevieveberthiaume

Whether you’re riding, running, climbing, hiking, or sliding; merino wool’s natural performance properties have got your back 🤘 🚵 @peterkaiser @celeste.pomerantz 📸 @moritzablinger

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲. 20th June, 7pm 🍿📺🎟️ | Video Premiere + Photo Exhibition of my latest NZ Trip next week to kick off @crankworx. been wanting to do something like this for a while, so here we go! come by, watch some videos, check out some photos and grab some free magazines. Snacks & Beer on us. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁: “Revolutions” by @toby_wilson.dp & Myself / Photo Exhibition by @moritzablinger / IBK premiere of the documentary “The Engine Inside” by @anthillfilms 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: next Tuesday, 20th June 7pm - 11pm 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Viaduktbogen 55, 6020 Innsbruck cheers @monsroyale for helping making this happen! keen for this, see you there! 👊🏼🍻