Mons Royale: Urban to Alpine - Video

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zede (Jul 11, 2017 at 23:47)

I still can't believe during crankwork they kept saying "Innsbruck, the bike city". The "bike city" where there are only 4 official trails, and where 80% of unofficial trails are blocked by [people putting] trees and branches, and in some place you have to remove stuff from the trail every two days...The bike city where you get a fine for ridding without lights even if the sunset is 1h30 later. A city in which the bus drivers are allowed to kill or attempt to kill cyclists. And bike city with less bike lanes than any tiny village?

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Milko3D (Jul 12, 2017 at 1:23)

Couldn't agree more, it's incredible how all the infrastructure is in place, yet there are not a lot official trails around.

'Bike Park Tirol' has two tracks, not that exciting either. 'Bike Park Wales', a hill on an island with no mountains, with no lifts, less than 1k elevation...is one of the best places to bike! Has 10 trails, not counting the variations.

There are initiatives around that we need to support to help change that! (PB hint: an article on that would be nice)

and before someone jumps on me, yes, we are all biking down illegally down the hiking paths around, that's not the point.

Rodeodave (Jul 12, 2017 at 3:47)

The way Innsbruck was advertised as THE bike city during crankworks was disgusting. Bikepark Innsbruck?! Lolwtf. And riding a bike around town is becoming more and more suicidal.

Furthermore to this, in the video, they're featuring at least three spots were it's not legal to ride a bike. So much for honest advertising.

Sometimes I really think about moving, I'm slowly but surely becoming tired of the city and people of Innsbruck.

drbelleville (Jul 12, 2017 at 4:00)

Yes, This +1, is this meant to entice Tourism??? You have better luck as a Cyclist in NYC than here!

indotrails (Jul 11, 2017 at 21:34)

As a person who spent most of my life in tropical country I wonder how bad it is riding in 10' Celsius without winter jacket. I hated it when it was winter in Melbourne even with winter coat on.

mungers (Jul 11, 2017 at 22:28)

Mate, I couldn't agree more. That just looks freezing to this Aussie.

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ogjew (Jul 11, 2017 at 23:10)

I didnt know aussies were such pussies?

zede (Jul 11, 2017 at 23:37)

@indotrails haha, I don't like riding when it's above 25°C, and as long as it's above 8°C, I ride in t-shirt if it's not raining ; as long as you pedal, you stay warm

korev FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 0:03)

This exiled Brit much prefers cycling in cooler weather - I'd be in shorts too. When it goes above 30c here I struggle.

berryz (Jul 12, 2017 at 1:09)

As long as I have a good top layer to keep me warm, I can ride in shorts even at -5 degrees Celsius, you just have to get used to it, your legs get warm anyway.Imho the perfect temperature for riding is between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.

Waldon83 (Jul 12, 2017 at 3:24)

I frequently ride in the cold in Melbourne, because otherwise I won't ride at all.... Don't be so weak !

lerock (Jul 12, 2017 at 3:49)

@ogjew: very true. spoken like a true canadian

samjobson (Jul 12, 2017 at 4:03)

Winter jacket only comes out under 8 degrees. Even then it only lasts 15 minutes and then goes in the pack, even when raining. Sounds like you need to ride harder and faster to warm up more!

habsfan2 (Jul 12, 2017 at 5:33)

@berryz: absolutely!!!!

indotrails (Jul 12, 2017 at 6:34)

@Waldon83: I tried that. From Moreland to CBD. Didn't like it. Tram was much better during winter.

mollow (Jul 12, 2017 at 7:33)

@mungers: there's no bad weather only bad clothing

ovadebarz (Jul 12, 2017 at 15:21)

@mollow: well said...but above 30, f*ck it... I'm going to the beach / rafting down a river... got heatstroke twice last week in les arcs. it was awful ..

nonwhingingpom (Jul 12, 2017 at 23:00)

@Waldon83: It gets cold in Melbourne???? ;-)

nonwhingingpom (Jul 12, 2017 at 23:00)

@Waldon83: @Waldon83: It gets cold in Melbourne???? ;-)

oldmountainepic (Jul 13, 2017 at 6:48)

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raylatimer (Jul 11, 2017 at 21:16)

really inspires me to move near some real mountains

vinay FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 15:13)

They're riding up the mountains, with backpack in what seems like sunny conditions and still keep their clothes dry. I'm impressed.

I usually ride in a sleeveless cotton T-shirt (either bought like that or with the sleeves cut off myself) and DH type shorts (because cotton jeans wear down really fast). Down to maybe 5degC, I can soak that shirt in sweat in less than 90 minutes of riding. I don't mind, I just do the laundry. I had some real cycling type shirts with base layer and all that, soaked just as well. So if these are as good as they claim, I'm interested. But so far, all this sports specific clothing makes such claims (keeps you dry and all that) but it never lived up to it.

kelvo FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 10:22)

Great clothing commercial, (eye roll).

and im calling BS on those altitude figures...

korev FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 0:21)

This video makes me want to get out and ride instead of working!

moferenc (Jul 12, 2017 at 4:10)

your job is to watch videos?

mrtoodles FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 4:21)

Always loved the look of the Mons stuff and my mates with their jerseys love them but damn they're not cheap.

hi-dr-nick FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 6:28)

Yeah well it's not polyester like 99% of jerseys out there. They're completely worth the price

chantalfelten (Jul 12, 2017 at 9:10)

Quality of their stuff is top notch, no piling of the wool is pretty big to me and so far I have one jersey I got as a CWX Rotorua voli that's now 3 years old and I ride in it a lot...yet shows zero wear and holds its shape ...the techno wool shits awesome...not sure about their claim of warms though...a lot of their bike stuff is actually super vented on the back, so def not keeping you warm

..but for sure the 3/4 arm stuff is my go to jersey for those semi chill 12-15c rides....

mrtoodles FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 14:45)

@andnyleswillriot: True. I sweat like a wookie in a sauna too so the odor-fighting qualities of merino probably pay for themselves.

Doowaroda (Jul 12, 2017 at 18:51)

even more expensive in Malaysian Ringgit! But I splurged on the stripey top in the video when it was slightly discounted. My most comfy riding top in the heat of the tropics, and it doesn't stink like my polyester tops. Also, not super warm in cooler weather, but easy to layer on Wish they'd do international shipping for free or reasonable rate, especially with those premium prices. I had a mate travelling to NZ and was kind enough to let me mail it to his address.

karatechris (Jul 12, 2017 at 14:37)

Endura, merino at half the price and holds its shape better around the neck.

hi-dr-nick FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 16:10)

They make the ugliest jerseys haha.

karatechris (Jul 12, 2017 at 18:49)

@andnyleswillriot: True, very true. But I'm a dad who's the wrong side of 40 so style doesn't suit me :-)

hi-dr-nick FL (Jul 12, 2017 at 20:52)

Right on. Also consider mons royale is your NZ bretherin and I know the guys personally, rad bikers/skiers. Support em!

BartDM (Jul 12, 2017 at 2:54)

I wish I could roll the tome between rides.

Lornholio (Jul 11, 2017 at 23:47)

Stopped watching when I saw that the video was letterboxed. Come on guys, it's 2017.