New Zealand’s Mons Royale has launched a new clothing line that’s earned global recognition with two major international award wins.
The Diversion Bike Capsule collection, designed specifically for mountain bikers, is now available in New Zealand and worldwide. The range includes jerseys, trail shorts, trail pants, and jackets, all crafted to enhance performance and comfort on trails.
The Diversion Merino Trail Pant and Diversion Merino Wind Jacket have both debuted to major acclaim, securing category wins at the prestigious ISPO Awards. Recognised as the gold standard in the apparel industry, the ISPO Awards celebrate sports and outdoor products which set new benchmarks in performance, sustainability, and design.
The Mons Royale products were both recognised by the ISPO jury for their exceptional design and performance.
“We are incredibly proud to receive these ISPO Awards,” said Hannah Acland, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Mons Royale.
“The Diversion Bike Capsule was designed to keep riders pushing further, it’s every mountain biker’s dream gear and we’re thrilled to see it recognised on the world stage.
“This line has just been launched in New Zealand and around the world and we’re looking forward to seeing it in action.”
Each piece in the collection is made using Mon Royale’s signature material, merino wool, utilising the fibre’s natural stretch, breathability, and temperature regulation, to keep riders comfortable in all conditions.
The awards cap off a busy period for Mons Royale. In addition to its product innovation, the brand has grown its global presence with the opening of a retail store in Whistler, British Columbia.
“With our new store in Whistler, we’re deepening our connection with the mountain biking and snowsports community in one of the most iconic outdoor destinations on the planet,” said Acland.
“It’s an exciting time for the brand as we continue to innovate, expand, and share the performance benefits of merino wool with athletes and adventurers everywhere.”
Mons Royale was founded in 2009 and is based in Wānaka, New Zealand.
About the Diversion Bike Capsule:
Designed to keep riders on the trail for longer, the Diversion Bike Capsule harnesses the unique benefits of Merino Wool to create lightweight, breathable, and hard-wearing gear that adapts to any conditions. The collection offers an ideal balance of performance and comfort.
- Diversion Merino Trail Pant – Engineered for on-trail comfort and durability, these pants move with the rider, regulate temperature, wick moisture, and resist odor, ensuring peak performance in all conditions.
- Diversion Merino Wind Jacket – Built for long rides and unpredictable weather, this lightweight shell combines Mons Royale’s Merino Shift material with 100% recycled Pertex Quantum panels for superior wind resistance and breathability.
