Now the Orbea Factory Team can start worrying the most famous teams: Orbea invests in the XC world and does so with international-level athletes. Orbea changes its target: in recent years it has invested heavily in its image and in the world of ambassadors, while now it is shifting its focus to the heart of the racing world.
The project has the XCO world cup in its sights, with particular attention to cycling told from within.
Races create stories and stories are meant to be shared. The team has always shared this vision, putting words and images to its races and experiences – Iñaki Ucín, Sponsoring Manager of Orbea.
STAFF 2023
The 4 riders of the Team will be Pierre de Froidmont, Anne Tauber, David Campos and Luca Martin. Pierre de Froidmont, 26 years old, last year he played for KMC Orbea, collecting many top 20 in the World Cup, including a 5th place at Mont Sainte Anne and a 6th place at Petropolis. An athlete to watch for 2023.
PIERRE DE FROIDMONT
It is an honor for me to continue my collaboration with Orbea by joining their official team. it's an important step in improving my performance and pursuing my Olympic dream. for the 2023 season, I want to confirm what I did in the world championships, fighting to stay in the top 10. I would like to experience the joy of being on the podium of a world championship again, it would be great for me and for the team – Pierre De Froidmont
ANNE TAUBER
Anne Tauber, a 27-year-old Dutchman, has been racing in the CST Sandd American Eagle for the last few years. She now signs with Orbea with renewed ambitions. A stable athlete in the top 20 in the World Cup who, on the right day, can make a big splash.
DAVID CAMPOS
David Campos played in 2022 in the BH official team as U23. In 2023 he will pass among the Elite. In 2022, among the Under23s, he conquered the Spanish national XCO title, silver at the XCC European Championships, 2 second places in the World Cup stages in Canada and Val di Sole, 4th place in the overall World Cup, 4th ° at the XCO European Championships and 10th at the XCO World Championships.
For me the leap to the elite category is a challenge, but I'm excited about this great project and I really want to give it my all, I can't wait to push my limits. my goal in 2023 is to have a constant season in the first few months, adapting to the new category. when the cup races start I will look for my place and try to improve day by day —David Campos
LUKE MARTIN
Luca Martin also played for KMC Orbea in 2022. Despite his young age, he won the French U23 national title in the 2nd year of his category. This year he will aim to make the leap in quality also at an international level.
In 2008 I saw Julien Absalon on TV winning the Beijing Olympics on an Orbea bicycle.
I was 8 at the time and that day I said to myself: I want to be like Julien. next year I will compete with the orbea team and hope to take this renowned brand to the top of the world stage of cross country. it's an opportunity for me to join the orbea factory team in 2023. full speed ahead! – Luke Martin
