2009 Norco Factory Team - Bigger and Better!
January 05, 2009
Norco would like to congratulate the 2008 factory team on a great season. Norco riders were in attendance at events covering the globe in both a competitive and advocacy presence. From Alberta to Zagreb, Norco was there. Watch for the 2009 calendar and the team could be in your backyard soon.
As the season starts to wind down and winter settles in, we shift our focus to the exciting events of 2009. Big news for the upcoming year, the Norco Factory Team is expanding!
Norco is very excited to announce that the 2008 Team will carry over into 2009. You can see Ryan Leech performing his Trials demonstrations at various events. Look for Jay Hoots helping to bring more cycling awareness to your community. Ben Boyko and Darcy Turenne will be tearing through one of many Slopestyle courses on the new Empire and Vixa models. Keep your eyes peeled for Mislav Mironovic and Dylan Korba jumping overhead.
New to the Norco Factory Team for 2009 is DH/4cross rider Nick Geddes. He lives in Vancouver and is often seen flying down the Whistler DH park. Nick will be joining team rider Hans Lambert as they race for the podium at several events across Canada. Our biggest addition to the Norco family is a cross-country race team based in Eastern Canada. This four-member group will include two new members of the Norco family, Andrew Watson and Catherine Vipond.
2009 is going to be a great season! Watch for the Norco Factory Team at an event near you, or talk to your local Norco dealer to find out when you can come out and meet the team.
Holiday Gift Guide
December 03, 2008
Are you looking for gift ideas this Christmas? Norco makes a wide variety of non-cycling products that make the perfect stocking stuffer for the cyclist who has it all. From T-shirts to umbrellas, you will find something to put under the tree for nearly anyone.
Gift options include everything from lanyards to bottle openers, tape measures to beach chairs. Any of these products are the perfect gift and are very useful on any cycling trip.
Norco Factory Team gear is also available for purchasing. Whether you are riding XC or DH, racing or riding, there is clothing to fit your style. For the full line of Norco clothing and other gift ideas check out norco.com, or head to your local retailer.
Bike Spotlight - The 2009 Norco Ari
December 03, 2008
The 2009 Norco Ari is the top-of-the-line hard tail in the new Forma women-specific series. Custom female-oriented geometry, women-specific components and an emphasis on light-weight spec are all assets of the Ari and the entire Forma series.
The Rockshox Recon Air offers 100mm of plush, adjustable travel. Utilizing RockShox Solo Air technology means that the fork can be tuned to the specifications of any rider.
The Norco Ari features many parts designed specifically for women such as the WTB Speed-She saddle. With a smooth synthetic cover, Flex-Tuned shell and Comfort Zone cutouts, the Speed She is an easy-to-ride, easy-to-maneuver women’s saddle.
Additional features include narrow handlebars and thinner grips to accommodate smaller hands. These attributes, paired with Avid Juicy 3 Brakes, create a tighter fitting performance cockpit.
The 2009 Norco Forma series is a bike line that is designed by women, for women. Addressing the needs of female cyclists can only be accomplished through the abandonment of male-oriented designs and by addressing body shape differences that have been ignored for so many years.
View more at norco.com
