Mariske Strauss in the House!

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We are excited to say that Mariske Strauss continues her career with Silverback OMX Pro Team in 2018.

Mariske is the longest-standing member OMX have ever had, and her infectious enthusiasm and vitality add a unique dimension to the team.

The South African Champion will once again race the World Cup series and aim to continue her domination on the African continent.

Mariske ended her 2017 season with a strong ride and 24th place at the World Championships in Australia, and she will hope to start where finished with another top result at her home World Cup in Stellenbosch.

 

There are many more mad moments to come with Mariske on board! We can’t wait.

 

A British Champion at OMX

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We are thrilled to announce the signing of young, British cross-country star, Frazer Clacherty.

Having been Junior National Champion and recorded 7th at the European Championships and 10th at the World Championships in 2015, Frazer is now working his way up through the Under 23 ranks. This year saw him record a career-best 6th place at the Albstadt World Cup and retain his Under 23 National Champion’s jersey.

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Frazer is undoubtedly a talented bike rider, plus he has the spirit and mental capacity to really excel in this sport. He is also a friendly and fun character who we believe will slot in perfectly at OMX Pro Team. On joining the team, Frazer says:

“I’m amped to take a step up in my career and be part of OMX for next season. I feel as though making the jump up to a UCI Pro Team will help me achieve my goals for 2018. It will be my first time competing in a full UCI series so I look forward to trying to put together a consistent set of World Cup results.”

Frazer has signed a two year deal with OMX during which time we hope to bring Frazer consistently into the World Cup top ten and offer the support and framework he needs to be the best bike rider that he can be.

We can’t wait to see Frazer in OMX colours – especially the red, white and blue stripes of British Champion – and we look forward to an exciting year of development.

Welcome to the family, Frazer!

Gluth stays for 2018

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2018 will be Martin’s fourth year with the team and we are delighted that he continues his journey with us.

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A hugely dedicated rider and an amazing ambassador for our sponsors, Martin will look to build on a collection of great results and transfer that talent into World Cup performance.

Martin says,

“Having a professional team with great people around me at the races gives me the basis to perform at my personal best. I am really happy to have another year on Silverback Bikes and I can’t wait to check out the tracks with my new team mates.”

Martin has become a great friend to all at OMX and we look forward to even more strong results and brilliant British humour from him!

Bring on 2018!

Raphaël Gagné joins Silverback OMX Pro Team

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We are excited to welcome Raphaël Gagné to Silverback OMX Pro Team!

Raphael has a very impressive palmares and an equally desirable character; he will undoubtedly be a huge asset to the team in the coming seasons as he builds on his previous achievements and heads towards his ultimate goals.

A Canadian hailing from French-speaking Quebec, Raphael represented his country at the Rio Olympics, won the 2015 Pan-American Games and National Championships, has achieved a top ten World Cup result and posted seventh place at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

We are really looking forward to giving Raphael a professional, Europe-based team set-up that can support a full World Cup season. He has shown huge potential, and we believe there is plenty more to come with the support and dedication we will bring.

Raphael, too, is excited by this venture:

“I am thrilled to join the Silverback OMX Pro team. Joining a European based UCI World Cup team with years of experience is very positive, I have a good feeling with the discussions I had with the management and can feel their passion and highest level of professionalism and attention to detail. I am very enthusiastic for what is ahead in 2018 and thankful we could sign to a 3 year agreement building towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 

I am planing to race all the World Cups in 2018 and my goal is to be in the top 15. My ultimate goal in the World Cup is a top 5  – I came just short of that 2 years ago. In the long term Tokyo 2020 is my big goal, but of course Canadian National Championship are always a target and in 2019 I would love to have the chance to race for gold again in the Panamerican Games.”

Gagne, translated from French to English, means ‘wins’ – let’s hope there is plenty of them for Raph in 2018 and beyond!

Welcome to the team!

SILVERBACK OMX PRO TEAM

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With the new year comes a new name…

After three years of support from Silverback Bikes, in 2018 they become the title sponsor of OMX and together we form Silverback OMX Pro Team.

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It is exciting to have this level of partnership with a brilliant bike brand, and we look forward to further developing the relationship we have. Silverback provide us with award-winning bicycles and we provide them with a World-wide, elite sporting platform to display them upon. Furthermore, we can share a journey of passion, growth and accomplishment.

Whilst the name changes, the management and the goals stay the same. OMX has a unique history of growing over ten years from a few local guys to a World-class race team, and that heritage is something we are hugely proud of and hold close to the heart of our team.

The dream is still very much alive: together, let’s chase World Number 1 by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games!

Stay tuned to see our new riders, announced soon.