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Hanes Park Classic on the Horizon!

2009-07-16T11:02:00.002-04:00

We are already looking forward to Sunday, August 9. The Hanes Park Classic will once again be back on the roads here in the West End! This is always a great day here at Mock Orange Bikes. This year we will have an added special event here at the shop: a meet-and-greet with the TIBCO Women's Pro Cycling Team. After the women’s pro race the riders will be at the shop to talk racing and Look bikes. Stay tuned for more information on this event. Also, there will be a post-race party at an as yet undetermined location, so please stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for more information on that as well.

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Tuesday Night Special!

2009-07-09T11:02:00.003-04:00

Tour to Tanglewood Training Ride, Saturday, June 27

2009-06-18T12:08:00.002-04:00

Hello Friends,

Saturday, June 27, is going to be a great day here at Mock Orange Bikes. We will be hosting a National MS Society Tour to Tanglewood training ride. Registration for this ride begins at 7:30 am and the ride will leave the shop at 8:30 am. The route will be around 40 miles, out Baux Mtn. Road and back. Rest stops and a shorter route option will be available. We will have raffle prizes for participants of the ride in the form of Smith Optics sunglasses, Tifosi sunglasses, and Bell Helmets. Riders will be entered into the raffle automatically as they register for the ride. Winners will be announced 15 minutes prior to the ride departure. Additionally, free coffee and doughnuts will be available in the morning. Zipp will be on hand conducting a demo all day as well so this will be a great opportunity to test ride that pair of Zipp wheels you have had your eye on. Every item in the store will be marked down 10% on June 27th. We are very excited about this special event, so please come out and join the fun on Saturday, June 27th!

A quick note about parking and registration on the 27th: We will be utilizing the two upper parking lots on either side of Northwest Blvd. near Hawthorne Road and the slots along Northwest Blvd. between Hawthorne Road and Reynolda Road. The two upper parking lots are adjacent to Wiley Middle and Reynolds High Schools, respectively. Please keep a clear path for the activity busses parked in these lots. The shop is easily accessible by bike from these parking areas. Day-of registration will be at the shop. The address for Wiley Middle School is 1400 W Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

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New Mock Orange Kits!

2009-06-05T15:40:00.000-04:00

Hello friends,

Check out the new Mock Orange Bikes kits! They are not here yet, but they will be. We will have them in the store, and they are also available for pre-purchase. The Jersey will be $80 in the shop, but if you pre-order it will be $70. Likewise for the bibs: $100 retail, but $90 if you pre-order. Shorts will be $80, $70 if pre-ordered. The kits are done by the clothing company Giordana, so you know they will be of the highest quality. Have a look, and if you want to be sure to have a kit reserved and save some bucks by pre-ordering let us know by Monday, June 15.

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Wednesday Night Ladies MTB Ride

2009-05-04T12:24:00.004-04:00

The Wednesday Night Ladies MTB ride is rollin'! This ride meets at Tanglewood Park every Wednesday night at 6 pm during the spring and summer. As you can see, the ride is much fun! If you are a woman and you like to ride your bike in the dirt then come on out to the MOB Ladies MTB Ride this Wednesday!

Ibis, MTB trail advocacy, and the Mojo

2009-04-23T14:00:00.010-04:00

Here is a note from Ibis about a donated Brian Lopes edition Mojo to the cause of trailwork in Northern California. Mock Orange is proud to be an Ibis dealer partly because the issue of MTB trails and trail maintenance is as important to them as it is to us. After all, without trails where would we ride mountain bikes? Perhaps you will become inspired from this info and attend a trail work day here in our local neck of the woods. Enter the raffle,win a sweet Mojo, and feel good about it! (Then perhaps you can take it to one of the awesome festivals mentioned in the following text.)

Info about a good cause:
Here in Northern California, Spring has muscled winter aside which has in turn been temporarily displaced by summer with temps in the mid 90's. The furnaces in our houses have been put back into hibernation and we're enjoying monster traction on our local trails. "Ego Dirt" we call it, because just about anyone can pilot a bike around corners like Brian Lopes in these conditions.

The racing and festival season is heating up too; Sea Otter just finished, The Fruita Fat Tire Festival is this week, followed by Ales and Trails the next weekend and so on.

One Mid-Summer event that gets us particularly excited is the Downieville Classic. It's in the tiny mountain town of Downieville, not too far from California's Lake Tahoe, and one of the best events of the year. No cell phones work up there, no internet, just a few days of bike riding, camping and swimming in warm rivers. In other words, good clean fun.

Q: Why do we like Downieville?

A: Because the riding is exceptional

Q: Why is the riding exceptional?

A: Because of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

About the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

This small dedicated group of rapscallions and rabble-rousers have been tirelessly building trails up in Downieville for the last few years: Winter, Summer Spring and Fall. Due in great part to their efforts, Downieville and environs has become one of the premier mountain bike destinations in the US. When the good people at Yuba Expeditions asked us if we wanted to sponsor the Downieville Classic this year, we didn't hesitate for a second. And the good folks at Yuba let us specify that 100% of the money we put toward "The Classic" will go to the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS).

Enter the raffle to win an Ibis Mojo, help build a trail

We're finally getting to the heart of this information. We are going to raffle off a brand spankin' new Mojo worth well north of $5,000.00.

We've enlisted the help of our rider Brian Lopes. Brian likes Downieville just like we do, and we all decided we wanted to give a little something back. So we asked Brian to spec out a bike like he'd be riding up in Downieville. He did, and we asked his other sponsors to help us out with parts. They did.

Now it's your turn, and FIVE BUCKS IS ALL IT TAKES TO BUY A RAFFLE TICKET but we think you'll want to give a little more. The more you buy, the more trails you help build and the greater the chance you have of winning.

We will ship anywhere, so if you're in another country, go ahead and enter. Your size and color choice is also part of the deal.

For you Gearheads, here is the parts listing.
The frame is a Mojo Carbon, and it's available in all four sizes.
The winner gets to choose their color, as long as it's one of our 5 standard choices
Marzocchi 55 RC3 Fork with 160mm travel and 20mm thru axle (Thank you Marzocchi!)
Marzocchi ROCO TST Coil rear shock (Thank you again Marzocchi!)
Full Shimano XTR drivetrain (Thank you Shimano!)
Hayes Stroker Gram Brakes w/ 7" rotors front & rear (Thank you Hayes!)
Easton Havoc Stem, Havoc wheels, MonkeyLite XC Carbon Bars (Thank you Easton!)
Kenda Tires (Thank you Kenda!)
KS Adjustable Seatpost (Thank you KS!)
WTB Silverado (new Lopes signature saddle-Thanks WTB!)

Click Here to find out more about the raffle. Or if you're already IN IT TO WIN IT, you can always make a donation and know it's going towrds a great cause.

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The weekly Ladies Mountain Bike Ride returns!

2009-04-21T12:09:00.002-04:00

The Wednesday Night Ladies Mountain Bike Ride is set to begin next Wednesday, April 29 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. This ride is for women who like to ride mountain bikes! Led by Erika von Isenburg, this weekly outing was much fun last season and is back for this year. The ride meets at the visitor’s center, which is on your left as you enter the park, and will head in to the woods from there. Again, the first of this season’s weekly Ladies Mountain Bike Rides is next Wednesday, April 29, 6 pm, at Tanglewood Park. This is a weekly Wednesday event so come on out beginning the 29th of April for some sweet evening MTB fun.

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Spring has (finally) Sprung!

2009-04-17T12:58:00.002-04:00

The weather is taking a turn for the better and there are lots of great rides on the horizon!

The Lewisville Yadkin River Metric Century will take place this year on Saturday, May 9.

It is that time of year again: time to get in shape! With this end in mind, Sunday, May 17 members of the Mock Orange crew will be hosting a fabulous road ride to the upper parking area in Hanging Rock State Park and back. We will depart from the shop at 10 am. The total distance on this ride is in the 70 mile range, so please come prepared for a good long day in the saddle. The shop will provide refreshments at the park, and then we will head on in. This ride will be great training for the 3 Mountain Madness ride taking place later in the month, or any other challenging ride that might be on your calendar. We are already looking forward to this Hanging Rock ride on May 17 so be sure to come on out!

Also, taking place on the same day as the 3 Mountain Madness (May 30) is a ride with a bit of a different feel, Gears and Cheers! Leaving from the Grove Winery in Guilford County, this promises to be a great ride. There is even a PRE-ride party on the Friday night prior! It definitely sounds like a good time will be had by all at the Gears and Cheers ride!

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

Dan Allen

2009-04-07T14:42:00.002-04:00

Check out Dan Allen! He was out in the far western part of the state at Tsali for the third installment of the Southern Classic Mountain Bike series. Way to fly the colors Dan! The series continues on April 19th in Columbia, SC.

There was a lot happening this past weekend. If you were road racing in Rockhill or 6 Hour mountain bike racing at Warrior Creek, and you (like Dan) were rockin' your MOB kit, then send us your photos, and we'll make you famous!

The Freshest!

2009-03-27T15:24:00.004-04:00

Here it is, the newest of the new, hot off the presses from Ibis, the Tranny. This bike is truly a one of a kind design. You single-speeders out there will really appreciate this... The rear triangle moves on a sliding joint behind the bb to adjust the chain tension. No horizontal drop outs, so no problems with disc brakes. No eccentric hub or bottom bracket, so no extra weight! Plus the frame is 100% sweet riding carbon! This particular ride belongs to Kyle Shatterly. He's got it built up with White Industries hubs and cranks, Stan's wheels and a Fox Terralogic fork. He's just waiting for a gap in the rain to get his slick new machine onto the trail!

(For those that like gears, this bike is perfectly happy built up with a standard front triple and rear cassette.)

For a full range of pics, check out the Mobilts section of the MOB gallery.

Shimano R160

2009-03-25T16:41:00.003-04:00

Hello Friends,

The Shimano R160 moldable cycling shoe has arrived at Mock Orange. If you have not been by to check this shoe out you should swing by at your earliest convenience. The shoe has all the features of the R220 in terms of its heat/vacuum mold to the foot capability and carbon fiber sole, but with a three velcro strap fastening system in place instead of the ratchet/buckle system of the R220. The shoe is priced at $180 including the custom molding process, which is $100 less expensive than the R220. Additionally, right now Continental tires are 10% off the normal retail price with the purchase of a pair of R160 cycling shoes.

The Mock Orange Saturday morning road ride will leave the store at 10 am this Saturday. This week the ride will tackle the Williams Road loop out in the Lewisville area, which is about a 35 mile round trip from the shop. We are already looking forward to the weekend!

The 2009 racing season is underway! You can keep up with the Mock Orange Bikes racing action at http://www.blogger.com/www.mockorangeracing.com.

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

Shimano moldable shoe special!

2009-03-12T15:00:00.005-04:00

Hello Friends,

We have recently been alerted by Shimano that in their warehouse there is a surplus of a fully heat moldable road cycling shoe called the R160. This is a shoe that was originally intended for European distribution only, but is now available in most sizes in the US via Shimano shoe dealers (such as the M.O.B) for a limited time. We will be bringing select sizes in for stock and will be offering this fully moldable shoe for a price of $180, including the custom heat molding process. That is a savings of $100 when compared to what has up to this point been the most affordable heat moldable Shimano shoe on the US market. We will be stocking these shoes, but for a limited time because they will not be around for long! If you are in need of some road shoes this could be a great opportunity.

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

Demo Saddle Program

2009-03-03T10:13:00.002-05:00

Shopping for and purchasing a saddle is one the most difficult tasks cyclists face today. How do you know which seat is going to be the right fit for you? Well, the best way to figure this out is to try a couple of different models to see which ones work and which do not. This is where the Mock Orange Demo Saddle Program comes in to play. Come by, pick up one of our many demo saddles, stick it on your bike and give it a try. If it doesn't work, try another one until you find the perfect match. The program worked for Townes Middleton here, and it can work for you.

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Springtme is coming! (sometime)

2009-02-24T16:14:00.003-05:00

Hello Friends,

Well it looks like after what seems like too many cold days in a row there is actually some nicer weather headed our way this week. Also, the days are getting noticeably longer and the road bike is begining to beckon a little bit. These are all signs of what could only be one thing...Springtime must be on the way!

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Two more editions of the "Unhappy Hour"

2009-02-11T16:12:00.007-05:00

Hello Friends,

There are two more Monday night trainer sessions left for the season; this coming Monday, February 15 and the following Monday the 22nd. If you have not been able to make it out for one of these you have been missing some stellar indoor training! Do not fret though, because once again there are two more opportunities to experience the Monday night "Turbo" workouts at Mock Orange. Just bring your bike, an indoor trainer or a set of rollers, a towel, and some water! The "ride" begins at 6:15 pm on Monday evening.

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Tune-up Special - Final Full Week!

2009-02-02T17:28:00.001-05:00

This week is the last full week of the Mock Orange half price tune-up special. Bikes brought in on or before February 10 are eligible for a full standard tune-up for half of the normal price of $55. A standard tune-up includes adjusting the front and rear derailleurs, adjusting the brakes, truing the wheels, tightening all fittings, and lubing the drivetrain. All this can be done for $27.50 from now until February 10 so be sure to take advantage of this and get your spring time tune-up a little early this year!

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Kona Ute

2009-01-22T15:24:00.004-05:00

Check out the Kona Ute. This thing is awesome! With this kind of carrying capacity, you don't even need a car. Kona calls this model "Our super extended, carry-all, git'r done hauler." That pretty much says it all! The 29" wheels, Shimano componentry, and super sturdy frame make this bike a utilitarian dream. If you are considering a change to a "greener" way of living or have been commuting by bike for years, this bike could be of great interest. You can view the Ute in person (and test it out) at Mock Orange Bikes.

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Mojo SL, Full XTR

2009-01-12T10:04:00.003-05:00

Check out John Iorios's brand new Ibis Mojo SL. This thing is sweet! The nice brown color, the orange Crank Brothers Iodine wheels, and the full Shimano XTR group make this bike an MOB special for sure! Nice work John.

Tune Up Special

2009-01-07T10:35:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends,

Happy New Year!

It was nice to see so many familiar faces at race 2 of the NC Winter Cyclocross Series held at SECCA last weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate or spectate. You can view some pics from the event here. You can find more information about North Carolina 'Cross at www.nccyclocross.com.

The Mock Orange Service Department has a very special announcement this week: beginning Saturday, January 10 and ending Tuesday, February 10, standard bicycle tune-ups will be offered at half of the normal price of $55. That is correct ladies and gentleman; tune-ups for $27.50 from the 10th to the 10th! Bikes that come in after Tuesday, February 10 will be back up to the normal $55 rate. Take advantage of this special pricing and get that springtime tune-up a little early this year! A standard tune-up includes adjusting the front and rear derailleurs, adjusting the brakes, truing the wheels, tightening fittings, and lubricating the drive train.

The Mock Orange Saturday morning road ride leaves the shop at 10 am each Saturday for three hours of winter training. There is both an "A" and "B" group for this ride, so come on out on Saturday for some nice fresh air! Also, the Monday night "Unhappy Hour" is rolling along. Each Monday evening at 6pm through February we will continue the indoor trainer sessions. Throw your bike, your trainer, and some water in the car and come on down! And, by popular demand, the Wednesday night Salem Lake CX ride will re-emerge from its holiday hiatus this evening. Come join us for a lap or two around the lake. We shall depart at 6:15 from the shop, weather permitting of course.

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

NC Winter Series race # 2, SECCA-Cross!

2009-01-05T17:00:00.004-05:00

Here are a few pics from the cyclocross race held at SECCA over the weekend. Many thanks to SECCA for letting us utilize the grounds for the race and thanks to everyone who came out and raced their bikes this past Sunday! Special congratulations to MOB team members Darryl Rains and Rip Nichloson for bringing home the "W" in the Masters 45 + category and the Women's CX4, respectively. Nice work Rip and Darryl!

Happy New Year!

2008-12-30T16:50:00.001-05:00

Hello Friends,

We hope everyone is enjoying this fine holiday season! Hopefully you all have been able to take advantage of this mild weather pattern with some nice fresh air.

We did want to remind everyone that we will be open from 9:30 - 6 pm this Thursday, New Year's Day. This should be a great day around the MOB! We will be supporting Polar Bear Ride for Courage in the morning, so bust the road the road bike and start the New Year in proper fashion! Then in the early part of the afternoon, we will be serving up some southern style New Years refreshments over here at the shop. And then for the New Year's Day late risers, there will be a Salem Lake MTB ride leaving the shop at 3 pm. There will be special pricing on various items throughout the store as well; particularly the 2009 Look 566 model will be marked down ten percent.

Looking forward to the weekend, Mock Orange is happy to present the second race of the North Carolina Winter Cyclocross Series! This race will take place this Sunday, January 4, at SECCA(the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art)in Winston-Salem. If you've not participated in or witnessed a cross race, don't miss this opportunity! Much fun will be had by all. SECCA is a great resource for the Winston-Salem arts community and they have been very gracious in letting us utilize their grounds for these cyclocross events. You can visit www.nccyclocross.com for more information on this weekend's racing and the remainder of the winter series.

The Saturday morning Road Rides have been great this year! MOB Team member Rodney Simpson does an excellent job organizing these rides and they are a great way to get in those much needed base miles. The rides consist of both an A and B group and are intended for low intensity training. The rides usually last about three hours. These rides leave the shop at 10am every Saturday.

Finally, for the night prior to the cross race at SECCA, January 3; be sure not to miss the Tanglewood Festival of Lights by bike! For one night only the park will be closed to cars and open to bikes. This is a great way to experience the Festival of Lights if you've not done so. The cost is $3 per person and the rides begin at 6 pm with the last one leaving at 8. Helmets are required and headlights and tail lights are recommended. There is a brief registration and safety talk, and then it's on to see the lights! This is a great activity for the whole family. Cruise on over to Tanglewood on the evening of the 3rd of January to experience the Festival of Lights by Bike!

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mob holiday hours

2008-12-18T10:34:00.003-05:00

dec 24th 9:30am-5pm
dec 25th thru 28th closed
dec 29th thru 30th 9:30am-6pm
dec 31st 9:30am-5pm
jan 1st 9:30am-6pm (plus special events)

Hola everyone! Just wanted to let you know when we will and won't be at the shop for the next week or so. We're excited about 2009 and want everyone to get it started with a ride. Come out and join us on New Year's Day. Roadies, should check out the Polar Bear Ride in the morning. Afterwards, come to the shop. We'll have some refreshments, and then we'll get the mountain bikers out for a ride in the dirt at 3pm. Watch for annoucements about some exciting 'New Year's Resolution Deals' in the shop that day.

Polar Bear Ride for Courage, January 1

2008-12-10T12:36:00.002-05:00

Hello Friends,

Here is a note we received about the upcoming Polar Bear Metric Century on January 1. This is a great way to start the year off!
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Hi Polar Bears!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Don’t let all of that turkey slow you down…make sure to check out www.trainpolar.org to get the most recent training tips from all of the local bike shops!

Sign up today for the 2009 Ride for Courage at gopolar.org. You can set up a donation page through the site. If you get up to $500 in pledges (that’s ONLY $50 from ten of your friends/family) you will win a FREE 2009 Ride for Courage jersey…and it’s awesome this year!!!

Also remember you can still order a jersey for $70. Please send Anna Cohn an email with your size preference (sizing chart on www.gopolar.org) if you’d like to place your order…time is almost up for jersey orders so don’t wait! Also, please encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to come out and ride or financially support Cancer Services this year. Your ride to honor the courage of those facing a cancer diagnosis is so appreciated!

Remember to encourage others that 100% of donations go straight to help people with cancer with medical supplies, paying bills, paying for medications, transportation to treatment, and support groups. That’s the best gift someone with cancer could get this holiday season…hope, support, and love!

Thank you so much for joining us this year in our ride for courage…together we are making a difference in the life of every person who walks through the doors of Cancer Services. Happy training!

Go Polar!

CONTACT
Anna M. Cohn
Development CoordinatorCancer Services, Inc.
3175 Maplewood Ave.Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: 760-9983 Fax: 760-1282
www.cancerservicesonline.org

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Sweet Gift Ideas!

2008-12-04T16:25:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends,

It's that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us! Here are some easy gift ideas found at Mock Orange for the biker or cycling enthusiast on your list this year:

Under $25
-Planet Bike Superflash
-Blackburn Shop Pump
-Warm Gloves
-Bag of MOJoe Coffee Beans

Under $50
-New Tires
-Arm/Leg/Knee Warmers
-Tifosi Sunglasses
-Aerobie Coffee Press

Under $100
-Mock Orange Jersey
-NiteRider Mi-Newt Mini Helmet Light
-Shimano R085 Road Shoes
-Endura Bib Knickers

Also, the Sunday afternoon Mock Orange MTB rides have begun. The ride this Sunday will be at Hobby Park at 1:00 pm. Meet in the parking lot at the top of the driveway. For more information on this ride call the shop or e-mail Frank Mullins at fdmullins@earthlink.net. The Mock Orange Wednesday Night Cyclocross Rides are thriving right now! Meet at the shop at 6 pm. And as always, the Mock Orange Saturday Road Ride will leave the shop for its three hour loop this Saturday at 10 o'clock am.

The final race in the 2008 NC Cyclocross Series is this weekend in Salisbury, NC. Visit www.nccyclocross.com for details.

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MOB in Malawi

2008-11-24T10:22:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody, we just got a couple of pics from Laurel Jernigan of World Camp Inc. We had some mis-printed MOB tees that she took off of our hands and got into the hands of some kids that could really use them in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa. Thanks World Camp and Laurel for all that you are doing for the kids.