Ryan and I always try and hook up for a shoot whenever we’re in the same part of the world together. That could be here in Toronto, in Ryan’s hometown (Vancouver) or anywhere else we might happen to be at the same time. Here is a article about our last shoot. It was this time last year while Ryan was in Toronto for the Green Living Show and an appearance on Breakfast Television. Ryan and I have known each other for some time now and always seem to make something happen with little or no time. Here are a couple of examples from an impromptu shoot while we were in California for the Sea Otter Classic. We just got in Ryan’s car and drove around for a couple of hours scouting and shooting.

Read the full article at: fasttimesinc.com

Is this a bike women should buy over a unisex bike? In my opinion and based on how the bike has been presented, I think so. The Vixa does a good job of addressing a number of the key issues for the general female rider: parts selection, price, weight and standover room.

Read the full article at: nsmb.com

Norco Factory Team rider Darcy Turenne has updated her website!

Have a look for yourself at: hellodarcy.com

Norco is currently working with a great organization called Accu-chek Cyclebetes. As a supporter we are inviting you to take a look at what these people are doing for the world. They have promised a lot and we are proud to be helping them.

Accu-Chek Cyclebetes reclaims the Promise
A Father’s promise to his daughter spawnedTeamH2V and raised million dollars for JDRF and netted a Guinness World Record. Team H2V rider Willie Cromack promised to continue the legacy of Team H2V, and with a friend and some seriously committed High School students, founded Cyclebetes.
Promises are sacred, they fuel our dreams.
Promises inspire hope, build trust and unite our spirits.
Watch the video—forward it to your network.

What’s your promise?
Make it.
Keep it.
Help others to do the same.

Follow the link below to a quick and fun video and then click through to your complimentary book. It is a great read and the pictures are inspiring too.

See the Video: here

Get the eBook: here

March 10, 2009 05:47 PM - Mark Twain once wrote, "if you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life."
If it's true, professional trial bike rider Ryan Leech will never work a day in his life ... and that is a message that inspires young people.

read the full article at mississauga.com

A poorly adjusted derailleur can be the difference between a great ride and throwing your bike into the bush with frustration. Having gears that are crisp and reliable will make you ride better, be more efficient and wear out fewer parts. The concept of setting up your rear derailleur can be daunting yet after breaking it down step by step, you will see that it isn’t so bad.

Read the full article at: nsmb.com

Read the Norco Blog at norco.wordpress.com

Got a Norco Fluit LT 2 in for review
this bike is pretty awesome - took it to the gnar 1st ride. road crack and mile in pacifica, CA. a bit slowly, to be honest, and did take the go around on the second drop. give me a week though, will be riding it like it was dh bike. its got the flow.

Watch the video at: downhillonslicks.blogspot.com

Norco Factory Team rider Jay hoots headed down to Jamaica last year for the 2008 Jamaica Bike Festival. Ride Guide showed up as well and put together a great episode at this world renowned event. Watch it at bikemag.com

Norco Factory Team rider Jay Hoots has been building bike parks for more than 5 years. To date there are 31 Hoots Parks across BC and Alberta. There are currently plans for expansion across Canada, into the United States and around the world.

Watch the video at: nsmb.com

Check out Ben Boyko in the latest Barred for Life teaser.

See the video at pinbike.com

The full line of Norco mountain bikes are now featured in the BRAND NEW product section on pinkbike.com

Have a look and compare bikes at: pinkbike.com

A group of Olympic hopefuls could be charged for failing to bicycle in single file after they were struck by a car on the weekend.

Olympic medalist Simon Whitfield, who was riding up front, was not hit and was unharmed.The elite cyclists say riding side by side is safer than single file.

Read the full article and offer your opinion at: timescolonist.com

Bicycle everything!

Seattle International Bicycle Expo is a complete celebration of cycling, with exhibits and presentations from all aspects of the sport.

Norco Will be present in full force displaying Norco Bikes along with Axiom and Mace products.

Come on out and have a look!

Get more info at cascade.org

Air shock technology has come a long way over the past few years. Today's suspension is less reactive to pedaling and more tunable than ever before...but, how do you set it up?

read the full article at pinkbike.com

Norco would like to Congratulate the Radbourne Family and Ernie’s Sports Experts on their 40th Anniversary.
This is a huge mile stone for one of our great partners and Norco bicycle retailer in Grande Prairie AB and Fort St. John BC.

Ernie’s Sports Experts

11500 100 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 4C2
780-539-6262

#3010 – 9600 93rd Ave
Fort St. John, BC
V1J 5Z2
250-785-7771

That's right, Arrowsmith has been spreading the two wheel love for 15 years. They have seen a lot of trends come and go; like spandex, purple anodizing (wait that has come back) and 2 inch travel front forks. But one thing has remained the same. Their commitment to bringing you the best selection of parts clothing and bikes.

Come help celebrate their 15th birthday at both stores with all sorts of crazy blow out deals on 2008 years bikes, tires, clothing and more.

With every purchase made you will be entered in a draw for a NORCO Katmandu, which has a purchase value of $610.

Everything in both stores is on sale, from 10% off to free, ha ha even better than 75% off. They will be drawing names all day for tonnes of free stuff.

Get a Free shirt with every bike purchased.

Saturday March 14th, Don't Miss Out!

Arrowsmith Bikes
250-758-6675
460-2980 Island Hwy North
Nanaimo, BC


Arrowsmith Bikes
250-248-5575
674 East Island Hwy
Parksville BC


visit the website at: arrowsmithbikes.com

This rocky shuttle run in the Santa Ana Mountains has become a favorite of local riders. It combines the best, most-technical features around: Steep descents littered with babyheads, loamy forest singletrack, tight switchbacks, small drops, a little climbing and some interesting rock rollers.

View the full article and watch the video at: btrails.com

Sharpey’s Cycles of North Burnaby is celebrating the start to the bike season by giving back to BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Unit in thanks for their part in saving the owners 5 year old son from inoperable brain cancer.

Read more info here