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August 31 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Dudes and the DH Gospel
The Dudes are back with their fourth instalment. Joe hangs with a gull, the DH saviour appears, pee with a view, and more rad shredding ensues. Featuring Joe Barnes as Joe Barnes, Hannah Barnes as Hannah Barnes, Liam Moynihan as Liam Moynihan, James Shirley as James Shirley and Pete Scullion as Jesus...
August 24 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
The pressure is building - Five lead times…
The Five is a firm favorite amongst everyone at the factory, a versatile trail monster that’s capable of everything from an all day mission in the Peaks to an annual Alpine holiday. If any of us could have just one bike, the Five would probably be it. The 2011 model has continued to evolve and push the Five forward, but with the improvements has come even more demand. This little news item is to say thank you for all the support and all the orders, and to ask for your patience in supply. Being a UK company we are subject to different demands, and parts are often in short supply, so read on if you want to know what the wait is all about…
August 23 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
10 More in Moray (and the battle of the titans)
The Benromach Ten More in Moray is the last of the No Fuss Events ten hour races for 2010. Based in Fochabers the event uses another fantastic course with fast woodland sections and open ground for those all important sprint passes. Like all the No Fuss events people are here to have fun and personal challenges abound, but the showdown was set to be something special, battle of the downhillers. 'Team Factory Pro Orange Big Deal World Team' were set to take on 'The Dudes of Hazzard'. It was time to don the lycra and go for the power-tuck...
August 16 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Round four of the SDAe
Round four of the SDA headed over to Ae forest last weekend, fresh from trips around Europe, most of the riders were on top form making for some fast racing and adventurous lines - we're talking to you Cathro...
Check inside for the picture heavy reportage.
August 09 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Tonight’s must watch, the gadget show…
Suzi Perry on an Orange downhill bike? You better believe it. Tune in tonight at 8pm to see what happens.
August 09 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
This month’s dude instalment…
Joe Barnes is still on the road and after his second trip to Europe, he's straight back in there with the home movies. The landship continues to roll.
August 06 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Dealings with dealers
This week has been a busy one for the Orange Sprinter, Halifax to Cwmcarn on Tuesday, then a trip North to Whinlatter on Thursday. The mission, to get our valued dealers out for a ride on some of our 2011 bikes. More ride time means better advice with shop staff knowing exactly what works best where. With our waterproofs on hand, we stood poised with pedal spanners, Michael was once again on flashing duties…he’s into that these days.
July 28 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Enduring the Downhill
The Hope Endurance Downhill is sublimely simple, in a six hour window riders have to cram in as many runs of the World’s most physical track as they can manage. A balance of speed, consistency and finesse make it a balancing act as riders vie for a title that truly makes them a hard man of downhill. As a firm favourite with the staff, we signed up without hesitation - the Orange race was on.
July 26 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Adam Hughes - the 13 year old ripper
Adam Hughes was brought to our attention by Mark Wilcox, as a stalwart Orange fan and experienced racer, he was keen to encourage Adam and get him involved in the scene. Racing a small Orange Five, Adam is showing his skills on the DH circuit, and schooling a lot of more experienced riders on the way. Adam’s sent through a few race reports, turning on the style…
July 22 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
The trail diaries continue…
The Mojo Trail Diaries continue with Joe Barnes taking the guys around his back yard Highland trails. Epic climbs and killer singletrack as the clan continue to clock up their trail time. Joe continues to rule the roost on his Five.
July 19 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
National Champs - Ae it was muddy…
The big-guns rolled into Dumfries and Galloway this weekend for the National Champs at Ae forest. Lots of rain made for some exciting racing as riders battled to take the title...
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July 15 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Orange Factory Race Team - 10 @ Kirroughtree
Let’s make this clear, rather than a ‘factory race team’, we’re a race team from the factory – a small distinction you might say, but a distinction that needs making when you see our motley crew. The Orange team is headed by demo bike man James Milner, with Orange computer master John Chennells, and Singletrack’s art director Sim Mainey. Doing it alone is Orange odd jobber and seasoned head nodder Dave Flynn. For anyone thinking about joining in next year, this is a step by step account of how a professional race team tackle the No Fuss challenge, the moving pictures inside (video, rather than pictures which make you sad...) show the amount of preparation needed to be the best, just like this guy…
July 13 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Scottish Champs - Ben and Joe give the rest a go…
With MTBcut rider Joe Barnes busy getting 10th at the Mega, and team mate Ben Cathro nursing an injury from Leogang, the Scottish Champs were wide open. Dunkeld is a notorious track on the circuit, and while our top riders weren't racing, Cathro still gives a good show...take a look at the races from a different perspective, the noble world of the race marshal.
July 13 2010 - posted by John Chennells
Kirroughtree 10 Gallery
A wet and muddy No Fuss 10 at Kirroughtree played havoc with our camera gear, here are some of the pics that we managed to get.
July 09 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Joe Barnes and the gang keep on trucking…
If you're on our newspages there's a good chance you've already seen "Roadtrip in the landship", Joe Barnes' inaugral video special. "Dudes of hazard Ep. 2" continues the theme, featuring Joe, Hannah, Liam, Ben, crazy golf, pit-bike hilarity, plus some rather impressive mountain bike action.
July 07 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Transporter vans, video cameras, and the new Five
Stu Thomson, MTBcut videographer and stunt master extraordinaire, made the MBR 'first look' video for the release of the 2011 Five, here's what he had to say about proceedings...
July 07 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Singletrack Weekend Warriors
Singletrack held their annual weekend race event at Lancashire's number one trail centre. With three individual events riders had to hop, shred and crank as they competed for the overall. For the select few a special stage took place overnight with a beer fuelled night time pump track session, those trail builders have a lot to answer for. Orange's Michael Bonney went along with his camera to snap the trials and DH action on a sunny Saturday.
July 06 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Danny MacAskill, Hans Rey and Steve Peat in the Highlands
The video inside says it all really, three riders spanning three generations with three very different styles. The guys from Reset films have put together a stunner with incredible scenery shots and fantastic trails. Take a look.
July 05 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
What happened to Cathro? The update…
Ben Cathro is hurting at the moment, with a bad crash at Leogang his shoulder is smarting pretty badly. In his own words…
July 05 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Model year, shemozzle year
Model years, the staple of the bike industry, an opportunity to launch a glossy brochure, flood your website with pretty new graphics or completely rebrand. But what if you ignored that system? Would you get better bikes? Would it really affect you if they didn’t come together all in one shot? These are questions we deal with and while we don’t pretend to have the answers, we’re happy doing our own thing. Yes, we operate under model year headings, but we don’t strive to release all information on a specific date, or plan so far ahead we’re rushing next years bike to meet ‘marketing’ deadlines. So here’s where we’re at for 2011…
July 05 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Staff Riding Shenanigans
This weekend's video comes from a local DH track. Jono, James and Dave pull out the motorbike helmets and go for for a play...
June 29 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Sneak Peek - The 2011 Five
The 2011 Five is creating quite a stir. MTBcut have the video exclusive with MBR's Alan Muldoon talking things over, trials superstar Danny Macaskill hill climbing, and DH ripper Joe Barnes cutting through the rocks. Make yourself a brew and enjoy the show...
June 28 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Joe Barnes’ Comedy Classics
Joe Barnes rides for MTBcut Orange and has a unique way of getting his season update through. This isn't about race footage, it's about fun, speed walking and bikes...
June 28 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
World Cup Fever
While the masses were watching the football, we filled the van with bikes and went playing in the woods...
June 21 2010 - posted by Dave Flynn
Slipping and sliding at the Leogang World Cup
The World Cup circus went to Austria this weekend with a wet Leogang track mixing things up for an interesting third round. MTBcut riders Joe Barnes and Ben Cathro made the trip to the mountains to continue their World Cup campaign. After doing well at Fort William, Transcend Orange rider Chris Hutchens is also on the charge. Check the write up inside...
