Bike reviews seem to pop out of nowhere. We read them in magazines and view them online but where do they really come from. Who are these people that are reviewing these bikes. Well, one of the bikes that is currently being reviewed at mtbr.com is a Norco Fluid 2. Lee, the tester has provided a video from a portion of the testing process.
Have a look! vimeo.com
Recently I made a post about the Sunshine Coast and its spectacular riding. Well, it seems that other people feel the same way about this diamond in the rough.
Have a look at this great video posted by Norco Grassroots riders Steve Quesnell and Dexter Robson.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/77824/
Video footage courtesy of Eric Peterson @ Faultline. Dustan
For more information or to see other great video’s, please go to their website at www.faultline.tv
May 24, 2009
This past weekend turned out to be a great time for racing on North America’s Eastern courses. Mount Tremblant, QC was home to the 2nd XC Canada Cup and the 1st Downhill of the season.
Elite Women – 5 laps – 31km
1. Emily Batty (Can) Trek Store Race Team 2:01:47
2. Karine Travaillaud (Can) Cycles des Monts 4:10
3. Caroline Villeneuve (Can) Norco Factory Team 5:33
4. Catherine Vipond (Can) Norco Factory Team 5:37
1. Derek Zandstra (Can) 3 Rox Racing 2:00:34
2. Matthew Hadley (Can) Xprezo 3:50
3. Andrew Watson (Can) Norco Factory Team 5:25
XC Photos from Marek Lazarski / Pedalmag
After the XC racing on Saturday, the focus changed to the DH on Sunday were Hans had a great start to the season on his new Team DH.
Across the boarder it was time for the US Open. Diablo Freeride park hosted the event while the worlds best showed up to compete in the Downhill and Giant Slalom. Fionn had an impressive day of qualifying finishing in 1st with a commanding lead over the field.
When it came time for the finals a storm rolled in causing a course hold while lightning and heavy rain poured down. Over an hour later the clouds moved and the course reopened with extremely slick conditions.
1 Miranda MILLER Santa Cruz Pro Women 3:05.47
2 Kathy PRUITT Jamis Bike Pro Women 3:05.56
3 Fionn GRIFFITHS Norco Worl Pro Women 3:05.96
After the DH, the organizers put on a Slalom course for the riders. No contact, just them vs the clock.
1 KINTNER Jill Red Bull Pro Women 43.15
2 BUHL Melissa Khs Bicycl Pro Women 45.05
3 PRUITT Kathy Jamis Bike Pro Women 45.10
4 GRIFFITHS Fionn Norco Worl Pro Women 45.44
The Sunshine Coast is a place where getting a little bit of local knowledge goes a long way. Located a fourty minute ferry ride north of Vancouver BC, things tend to move just a little bit slower than in the city. Although it is not an island, the Sunshine Coast takes on the island mentality of ‘it’ll happen when it happens – don’t force it.’
Taking full advantage of the rare sunshine of the early British Columbia Spring, myself and a few friends recently took a trip over to take in some trails and escape from the city. Taking the first ferry over on a cool Saturday morning meant that the four of us could take in a powdered egg – BC Ferries kick-start breakfast with the beautiful sunrise.
The day’s riding was to take place in the Roberts Creek area, home of some fabulous singletrack, incredible stunts and the Rat Race XC and DH courses. The riding ranges everywhere from XC to All Mountain, Freeride to DH. Really, there are trails here that can satisfy the pickiest of all cyclists.
Some of the highlight trails from the day’s riding were Surf’s Up – a fast flowing descent, Mach Chicken – the Rat Race DH course and Cunning Stunts. This last trail is like no other, built by local trail guru Graham MacDonald, it is about 600meters in length but don’t worry about getting your tires dirty as you are only on the ground for about 10. A winding maze of skinnies, teeters, bumps and jumps throwing in a few surprises along the way will challenge the best of riders but offer something for just about everyone. If you are in Roberts Creek, Check out this trail!
Nestled away from the city, the Sunshine Coast is a place that I will always feel an affinity toward. It is quiet and tucked away from the city yet only a stone’s throw away. For a weekend away look no further than the Sunshine Coast.
For more info on traveling in the area check out bigpacific.com
Dustan
*All Photos Courtesy of Kevin Jamieson.
May 11th marks the first day of bike to work week. In true West Coast style it was pouring rain. Setting up shortly before 6am Norco was tuning bikes, passing out snacks and offering some encouraging words to some truly dedicated riders.
The First of many stops for Norco during Bike To Work Week was in West Vancouver. Through the week though watch for the rig around the Greater Vancouver area in locations such as Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam an more. Stop by, chat, have a bite, stay a while.
See you out there!
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