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2007 News Archive
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Thursday September 6 2007 - posted by John
At the Worlds in Fort William
It's all go here in Fort William for the UCI World Championships.
After setting up the Orange stand in the village, with a few 2008 sneak peaks, we're off round the paddock and up the hill to find who's competing on Orange bikes up here.
So far we've found:
- Dan Stanbridge - Team GB.
- Jeff Beatty - Canada
- Tracey Hannah - Australia
- Julien Camellini - France
- Chris Hutchens - Team GB (Juniors)
- Mike Skinner - Team New Zealand
Keep up with the Orange action, internet connections permitting we'll be posting regularly over the week-end.
[Update] Here's the worlds page ->
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - posted by Jay
Post Strikes
You may have seen this box on our components and clothing pages.
UK Postal Strikes
We've had a few delivery problems reported to us recently. This is due to the Postal Strike we are currently suffering in the UK. Our parcels are sent using Royal Mail recorded delivery. The strikes have been causing delays to some packages.
Please be aware that delays may be caused by the next postal strike due on Wednesday 25th July 2007.
Unfortunately we are having terrible delivery problems caused by the strike, for which can only apologise. Sorry if you are one of our customers affected by this.
If you need a component urgently, we recommend you contact your local dealer, who can order the part for next day delivery.
In the meantime, we are looking at an alternative solution, but please bear with us as we are a bike company, not mail-order specialists.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - posted by John
Audi Channel - The Science of Sport - Cycling
For those of you with Sky TV, the Audi channel is currently airing a short program; The Science of Sport - Cycling. It features Orange's very own Michael Bonney talking about some of the innovations that the team are playing with, include gearboxes and belt-drives.
You can find the Audi channel by pressing '884' on your Sky remote. (We're not sure if it's on cable TV)
There are two versions of the programme, one is a 45 minute version and they are also airing it as 3 15 minute segments. It currently seems to be on a repeating schedule. So you'll need to look out for it. Sky plus-ers can now grin smugly.
Monday, July 9, 2007 - posted by Gary Perkin, Flipper
Tracey Hannah victorious in Schladming
At round 4 of the 2007 UCI World Cup, 2006 Junior World Champion Tracey Hannah delivered what she has so long been promising, a World Cup win at senior level. Tracey beat 2nd Place Sabrina Jonnier by over a second. Congratulations Tracey it's a great result.
In the men's race Sam Hill once again crucified the field winning by over 5 seconds. Who has an answer to the Aussies right now?
Schladming, AUT - Final - Elite Men
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Split | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HILL Samuel | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 2:52.77 | 3:51.44 |
| 2 | ATHERTON Gee | ANIMAL COMMENCAL | 2:56.45 | 3:56.58 |
| 3 | MINNAAR Greg | TEAM G-CROSS HONDA | 2:56.87 | 3:56.96 |
| 4 | LEHIKOINEN Matti | TEAM G-CROSS HONDA | 2:57.00 | 3:57.01 |
| 5 | PEAT Steve | SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE | 2:57.93 | 3:57.81 |
| 14 | CAMELLINI Julien | MOJO ORANGE | 3:05.02 | 4:05.56 |
Schladming, AUT - Final - Elite Women
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Split | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HANNAH Tracey | 3:34.01 | 4:41.50 | |
| 2 | JONNIER Sabrina | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 3:34.09 | 4:43.06 |
| 3 | SANER Marielle | BIKEPARK.CH TUI | 3:34.11 | 4:44.21 |
| 4 | MOSELEY Tracy | KONA LES GETS | 3:34.58 | 4:46.07 |
| 5 | GROS Celine | 3:36.83 | 4:50.19 |
Photos: Gary Perkin
Friday, July 6, 2007 - posted by John
Your chance to beat Steve Peat (and raise money for a good cause)
Once again Steve Peat has organised the Wharncliffe Weekender Charity Mountain Bike Event on the 4th/5th Aug 07. It's in aid of Weston Park Cancer Appeal
For all the details and entry forms get on over to the Wharncliffe Weekender web site.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - posted by Fraser Britton
UCI World Cup Rnd 3, Mont Sainte Anne, Canada
A great result for Tracey Hannah, riding to Fourth spot and making a habit of standing on the podium. In her first year at senior level and World Cup racing Tracey is already at 5th in the overall standings
Fraser Britton gives us the low down for the Mojo Orange paddock:
Under the searing hot Quebec sun, on dusty, loose course, Mojo Orange riders had a great day of racing. For the first time this season, Canadian Riders Jeff Beatty and Evan Irvine joined the European riders at World Cup Downhill #3 in Mont Ste Anne, Canada. The legendary beast of the classic events, Ste Anne was been tamed down a bit this year, losing some of the upper rock sections in exchange for a fast, bermed up highway through the woods. The high speed sweeping corners are still out in the open however, so riders risk life and limb trying to make up time any place they can now that the technical sections are gone up top.
Qualifying went well for all of the Mojo Riders save Irvine, who suffered a flat and tore his tire from his rim, causing him to DNF. Cammelini qualified in 13th, Beatty in 30th and Stanbridge squeaked in in 68th spot.
In the finals Dan was the first rider down for Orange and managed to slide into the hotseat for a decent stay after breaking a derrailleur cable in the first corner out of the gate. he would wind up in 23rd spot, not bad with what was essentially a single speed! Next up was Beatty, who crossed the line 4th behind Standbridge at the time, and would eventually sit in 27th place on the day. Cammelini was the last Mojo rider out of the box, and tore down the course for a team best 12th place finish. Strangely enough, the frenchman suffered the exact same mechanical as Stanbridge.
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Split | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HILL Samuel | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 2:11.48 | 4:29.58 |
| 2 | MINNAAR Greg | TEAM G-CROSS HONDA | 2:12.22 | 4:31.27 |
| 3 | PEAT Steve | SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE | 2:11.26 | 4:31.30 |
| 4 | LEHIKOINEN Matti | TEAM G-CROSS HONDA | 2:13.52 | 4:33.00 |
| 5 | BAREL Fabien | KONA LES GETS | 2:13.17 | 4:34.64 |
| 12 | CAMELLINI Julien | MOJO ORANGE | 2:15.68 | 4:40.48 |
| 23 | STANBRIDGE Dan | MOJO ORANGE | 2:18.46 | 4:45.98 |
| 27 | BEATTY Jeff | MOJO ORANGE | 2:18.98 | 4:46.89 |
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Split | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JONNIER Sabrina | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 2:26.71 | 5:04.45 |
| 2 | MOSELEY Tracy | KONA LES GETS | 2:27.83 | 5:06.77 |
| 3 | RAGOT Emmeline | 2:30.08 | 5:16.90 | |
| 4 | HANNAH Tracey | 2:31.94 | 5:16.92 | |
| 5 | GROS Celine | 2:32.78 | 5:18.77 |
Photos: Gary Perkin and Fraser Britton
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - posted by Alan Milway
UCI World Cup Rnd 2, Champéry, Switzerland
The 2nd Round of the World Cup arrived at a new venue this weekend- Champéry in Switzerland. It is part of the Portes du Soleil, the region is well known to bikers with neighbouring Les Gets and Morzine hosting many an event including the World Championships in 2004. However Champéry was an unknown quantity and there was a lot of anticipation as riders headed up to walk the course.
It was clear very quickly that the track was one of the most demanding anyone had seen in a long while. Very steep and built into fresh dirt, it was spiked tyres, flat pedals and a Hail Mary before each run if you wanted to get down in one piece.
The Mojo/Orange team were using a slightly different configuration on their 224’s with revised swing arms and Tracey Hannah was looking very relaxed on her Green Machine. Whilst most of the girls were really struggling, Tracey was constantly hollering as she rode-obviously enjoying the track and enjoying her riding! A breath of fresh air to the Womens field.
With the Womens final held in warm sunshine and local girl Marielle Saner storming home to set a sub 5 minute time- by far the fastest Womens time of the weekend. Tracey Hannah, qualifying 5th, had a good run to end up a very creditable 5th place against such seasoned opposition on such a demanding track.
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Intermediate time | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANER Marielle | BIKEPARK.CH TUI | 2:54.63 | 4:59.22 |
| 2 | RAGOT Emmeline | 2:57.75 | 5:01.59 | |
| 3 | JONNIER Sabrina | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 2:59.76 | 5:02.08 |
| 4 | SUEMASA Mio | 3:04.72 | 5:13.80 | |
| 5 | HANNAH Tracey | 3:12.01 | 5:16.89 |
In the Mens event, rain was to come into play again and split the riders runs. Mojo’s Dan Stanbridge benefited from a slow qualifying run, as he set off in the dry. He finished just outside of the top 10, in 13th.
As the top 20 approached the heavens opened and turned the very difficult track in to an almost impossible proposition as rider after rider crashed in the mud and slick corners.
Julien Camellini suffered and had to ride in the worst of it. It was only when last rider down crossed the split did everyone realise how well he was riding- as he was only 1 second down on the fastest time- set in bone dry conditions! Sam Hill crossed the line less than 2 seconds off the winning time of Matti Lehikoinen. An incredible feat that left the other riders and fans alike in awe.
| Rank | Last name First name | UCI MTB team | Intermediate time | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEHIKOINEN Matti | TEAM G-CROSS HONDA | 2:23.42 | 4:10.21 |
| 2 | PEAT Steve | SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE | 2:26.04 | 4:11.81 |
| 3 | HILL Samuel | IRON HORSE / MONSTER ENERGY | 2:25.07 | 4:11.84 |
| 4 | BAREL Fabien | KONA LES GETS | 2:28.72 | 4:14.91 |
| 5 | HANNAH Michael | CANNONDALE THE CUT | 2:34.31 | 4:21.52 |
| 13 | STANBRIDGE Dan | MOJO ORANGE | 2:36.30 | 4:27.97 |
| 68 | CAMELLINI Julien | MOJO ORANGE | 3:05.60 | 5:34.78 |
Photos: Gary Perkin and Paul Thomas
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - posted by Alan Milway
Want to go Riding in the Alps with Rowan Sorrell
Riders Retreat have teamed up with World Cup rider and master trail builder Rowan Sorrell to offer a more complete holiday that includes half board accommodation in Riders Retreat luxury accommodation with daily skills coaching from Rowan so you can get the most from your time in the Alps and improve your riding.
Go here for more info
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - posted by Fraser Britton
US Mountain Bike Open
Mojo Orange rider Jeff Beatty rode to a 27th place finish at the US Open of Mountain Biking this weekend in Vernon, New Jersey. Beatty came out of the woods within site of the finish line about 4 seconds ahead of the pace of Andrew Neethling, the current hot seat resident. He lost focus in the final high speed corner and went down in a massive cloud of dust. Unfortunately, on a course that short, it was enough to knock him out of the top 5 and relegate him to mid pack, +19.90 seconds back.
Beatty will be at the Utah NMBS race in the USA in a few weeks and then returns to the East Coast for the Mt Ste Anne World Cup round to join the rest of the Mojo team riders. Canadian members then all head out west for the Mount Seven Psychosis race, the final Canada Cup, Canadian National Championships and finally Crankworx.
Photos: Fraser Britton
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - posted by John
Tracey Hannah get 2nd at Lisbon Downtown
Tracey Hannah went to Lisbon for the her first visit to the Iconic Lisbon Urban Downhill race. Old hand Sabrina Jonnier won the event, but on her first time rattling down the spectacularly tricky course, Tracey lost out to her by the smallest of Margins.
Women's times:
1. Sabrina JONNIER 1:54.966
2 Tracey HANNAH 0.423
3 Helen GASKELL 0.902
Photos: Gary 'Flipper' Perkin
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - posted by Alan 'Thrillway'
2007 NPS Round 1 Innerleithen
Innerleithen was the venue for the first round of the Downhill National Points Series. There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the event- with a new promoter and the promise of a high number of international riders, there was high expectations. The track was a firm favourite for all the riders- very steep and tight at the top, this weaved down over boulders and fresh loam onto a much faster section with many jumps. The final stretch took in the classic ‘bomb hole jump’ through a RedBull banner before a dodgy off camber corner (that caught out Orange Mounted Dan Stanbridge) and a blast over the finish.
The format was slightly new this year with practice and seeding on the Saturday and then a short practice and racing on Sunday. This would have worked fine save for some logistical delays in the uplift- a system that still does not work to every ones satisfaction-long waits and only a few runs before you need to put in a run that counts…
Orange had a very strong presence at the track. As well as sponsoring the Mojo team, Cycle Jersey/ MXF AIR ART riders are using custom coloured 224’s. Along with the pro teams it is clear that the 224 is still a privateer favourite- with a large number of riders choosing it.
The weather held out, the track cut up nicely and the racing has reached a pace where it really is all nothing- the level at this race had an international quality and it is great encouragement for the younger riders who are looking to step up to the World Cups.
In the Youth category, Danny Hart took the win with a phenomenal time of 3.12. Junior men saw Ruaridh Cunningham victorious with the second fastest time of the day!! Orange mounted Chris Hutchens had a very solid 6th place. The women's event saw Rachel Atherton take the win with a very fast 3.26- beating most of the Senior mens class…
The Elite men's race saw some surprises; young Joe Barnes (Cycle Jersey MXF AIR ART) knocked Julien Cammelini (Mojo) out of the hot seat to take over as the top seeds were yet to start. Greg Minnaar was a special guest and a great treat to watch for the spectators as he was over to race on his (noisy) Honda, but failed to beat Joe's time. (A suspected crash in the woods section), but neither could Neil Donahue or Will Longden from the MBUK squad…Eventually Joe was knocked down to an eventual 8th place with Steve Peat taking the win with a 3.04sec time. Gee Atherton was second and Marc Beaumont rounded off the podium. Lee Bertram ended in a very creditable 12 place on his Orange and Rowan Sorrell 16th on a privateer 224.
The series moves onto Ae forest at the end of May for the second round, where all eyes will be on the young guns who are starting to push Mr Peat quite close…!
Alan Milway
Riders Retreat
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - posted by John
Julien Camellini wins at Innerleithen SDA race
We're a bit short on Detail, but we hear that Julien Camellini whupped the field at the SDA round at Innerleithen this week-end. Second was Joe Barnes and in third, Mojo's own Dan Stanbridge. Putting two Mojo Oranges on the podium.
Update: Descent World finally got the SDA results on line, check out his quote:
Elite saw another new face who promptly took home the gold in the shape of Julien Camellini for Mojo. Read Julien's Interview a few years back here. Joe Barnes pushed all the way to second in his first season of Elite whilst onboard his custom painted MFXAir 224, 0.045 seconds shy of Julien¹s time! That's what a winter down under can do... Third was Dan Stanbridge of Mojo, just over 4 seconds down. I make that a 224 whitewash for the Elite podium.
And some great shots from Steve Behr, who just happened to pop by the race.
For the bike pornsters among you here is a quick pic of Julien Camellini's 224
Even more to read here: www.descent-world.co.uk
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - posted by John
Orange Fives on back-order
We must have hit the nail on the head with the new 2007 Orange Five. Even though we increased production, unprecedented demand means we have been caught out, particularly on 18 inch models.
We have small stocks of 14, 16 and 20 inch, but these are going fast. We will have more 18 inch Fives ready to go in the middle of April.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - posted by John
High Demand for P7s means we're on back-order with them too
The phenomenal success of the P7 means that we are on Back-order again. Currently we are out of stock of all sizes. We expect delivery of the next batch by Mid April. The bad news is that of that batch we are already sold-out of 19 inch models. The other sizes are going quickly. If you want one contact your dealer as soon as possible.
The next availability of 19 inch P7s will be early May.
Monday, March 19, 2007 - posted by John
Team Mojo a force to reckon with in Portugal Maxxis Cup
This weekend saw the opening round of the Maxxis Cup series, held at Gouveia in Portugal. The event was won by Frenchman Fabien Barel, but withiin 4 hundreths of a second came Team Mojo's Julien Camellini aboard his new 224. Dan Stanbridge was 3 seconds behind him and placed 9th, giving the Team two solid top ten placings. Ex-Orange rider Brendan Fairclough, now on the Honda Team, was 8th. It looks like the Mojo Orange guys are right on the pace.
Thursday, March 8, 2007 - posted by Fraser
Team Mojo Orange's Canadian branch checking in
Pedal Magazine is running an interview with Jeff Beaty in the next print issue. The online version is up now.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 - posted by John
Transcend Orange rider in the news!
Fraser Britton has been on to let us know that Jeff Beatty has been featured on the winningteamsolutions.com website as he was shutting down the Whistler bike park for the season. Check it out! Video, interview, photos and more.
http://www.transcendmagazine.com/
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 - posted by John
2007 Orange Five scores a perfect 10 on MBR Review
On your newsagent's shelves right now, the February issue of MBR magazine contains a good review of the new 2007 Orange Five. When we say good we actually mean great, it scores a perfect 10!
