Riding errors forbidden: Tom Oehler in the Dolomites
The 3152-metre-high Piz Boé in the Italian Alps has taken a liking to the former trial world champion. In addition to other spectacular trails, there is one that has been carved out of a rock face, a tunnel that is open on one side. The path is so narrow that Oehler almost gets stuck with the end of his handlebars and has to make himself very small to avoid hitting his helmet. A small swerve or another riding error would be disastrous. Oehler says: "In high alpine terrain, I can't leave my comfort zone, as I often do in trial shows. The risk is far too great." It's interesting why the Austrian and his crew shot this film in Italy: "When I ride on a mountain trail in Austria, people get upset because the trail is a footpath. In Italy, I had 25 spectators in certain scenes who applauded when I made the line." Oehler also includes a nice variation on how hikers and mountain bikers can have fun together on the mountain.
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